Tennessee
Music, Mountains, and Southern Soul
A Message from the Governor
I’m focusing on several priorities including a strong workforce, quality education, economic development, public safety, and supporting families, all with a particular focus on the accelerated transformation of rural Tennessee.
Bill Lee
About Tennessee
Tennessee, often called the “Volunteer State,” is a culturally rich and diverse state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Known for its musical heritage, scenic landscapes, and a rich tapestry of history, Tennessee offers a wide range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Tennessee is renowned as the birthplace of various musical genres, including country, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. Cities like Nashville, the “Music City,” and Memphis, the “Home of the Blues,” are celebrated for their live music scenes, historic recording studios, and museums dedicated to musical legends.
Crimes Overview
In Tennessee, the murder crime rate is slightly higher than the national average, while the rape rate is lower. However, the assault rate is significantly higher than the national average. Robbery is not a major concern, but the kidnapping rate is higher than the national average.
Tennessee faces challenges with burglary and vandalism rates, both above the national average. Theft is another area of focus, with a crime rate higher than the national average, including motor vehicle theft.
On a positive note, the state experiences a much lower rate of identity theft compared to the national average.
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Tennessee Crime Rates by City
Adamsville
Alamo
Alcoa
Algood
Ashland City
Athens
Atoka
Baileyton
Bartlett
Baxter
Bean Station
Belle Meade
Bells
Benton
Berry Hill
Blaine
Bolivar
Brentwood
Bristol
Brownsville
Camden
Carthage
Centerville
Chapel Hill
Charleston
Chattanooga
Church Hill
Clarksville
Cleveland
Clinton
Collegedale
Collierville
Columbia
Cookeville
Coopertown
Covington
Cowan
Crossville
Dandridge
Dayton
Decatur
Decherd
Dickson
Dover
Dunlap
Dyer
Dyersburg
East Ridge
Elizabethton
Erin
Estill Springs
Etowah
Fairview
Fayetteville
Franklin
Gallatin
Gatlinburg
Germantown
Goodlettsville
Greenbrier
Greeneville
Halls
Harriman
Henderson
Hendersonville
Hohenwald
Humboldt
Huntingdon
Jacksboro
Jackson
Jamestown
Jasper
Jefferson City
Johnson City
Jonesborough
Kenton
Kimball
Kingsport
Kingston
Knoxville
Lafayette
La Follette
La Vergne
Lawrenceburg
Lebanon
Lenoir City
Lewisburg
Lexington
Livingston
Loudon
Madisonville
Manchester
Martin
Maryville
McKenzie
McMinnville
Medina
Memphis
Milan
Millersville
Millington
Monteagle
Monterey
Morristown
Mountain City
Mount Carmel
Mount Juliet
Mount Pleasant
Munford
Murfreesboro
Newbern
New Johnsonville
New Market
Newport
Nolensville
Oakland
Oak Ridge
Obion
Oliver Springs
Oneida
Paris
Parsons
Pigeon Forge
Portland
Pulaski
Red Bank
Ripley
Rockwood
Rogersville
Rutledge
Savannah
Selmer
Sevierville
Shelbyville
Smithville
Smyrna
Soddy-Daisy
Somerville
South Fulton
Sparta
Spencer
Spring City
Springfield
Spring Hill
Sweetwater
Tazewell
Tiptonville
Tullahoma
Unicoi
Union City
Vonore
Waverly
Waynesboro
Westmoreland
White Bluff
White House
White Pine
Whiteville
Winchester
Woodbury
Metropolitan Counties
Anderson
Blount
Bradley
Campbell
Cheatham
Dickson
Fayette
Gibson
Grainger
Hamblen
Hamilton
Hartsville/Trousdale
Hawkins
Jefferson
Knox
Loudon
Macon
Madison
Marion
Maury
Montgomery
Morgan
Polk
Roane
Robertson
Rutherford
Sequatchie
Shelby
Smith
Stewart
Sullivan
Sumner
Tipton
Unicoi
Union
Washington
Williamson
Wilson
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Bedford
Benton
Bledsoe
Carroll
Claiborne
Clay
Cocke
Coffee
Cumberland
Decatur
DeKalb
Dyer
Fentress
Franklin
Giles
Greene
Grundy
Hancock
Hardeman
Hardin
Haywood
Henderson
Henry
Hickman
Houston
Humphreys
Johnson
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Lewis
Lincoln
Marshall
McMinn
McNairy
Monroe
Moore
Obion
Overton
Pickett
Putnam
Scott
Sevier
Warren
Wayne
Weakley
White