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Climate
Average Temperatures:
|
Annual |
58.4° |
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January |
39.9° |
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July |
77.8° |
Annual Average Precipitation: 55.86"
Prevailing Winds: South-Southwest
Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period (days): 180-220
2000 Age Distribution
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0-5 |
7.1 |
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6-11 |
7.6 |
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12-17 |
8.2 |
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18-24 |
10.0 |
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25-34 |
10.6 |
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35-44 |
15.8 |
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45-54 |
15.0 |
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55-64 |
10.2 |
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65-74 |
8.8 |
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75+ |
6.8 |
Median
Age
Male/Female Ratio: 97.1
Per Capita Income: $20,192
Utilities
Electricity
Source Company: Tennessee Valley Authority
Local Distributor: Winchester Power System
General Manager: Billy Garner
Phone: (931) 967-2238
Local Distributor: Duck River Electric Membership
Corporation
General Manager: Mr. James Allison
Phone: (931) 684-4621
Gas
Local Distributor: Elk River Public Utility
Dist
Source: East Tenn. Gas Transmission Co.
General Manager: Mike Gunderson
Phone: (931) 967-2110
Fuel Oil Suppliers: 1
Suppliers of LP Gas: 3
Annual Volume: 2.4 billion cubic feet per day
Peak Day Volume: 16.4 million cubic feet
Water
Water Supplier: City of Winchester
Source: Tims Ford Lake
Capacity: 4,500,000 GPD
Current Consumption: 2,000,000 GPD
Storage Capacity: 2,500,000 Gallons
Sewer
Sewer Provider: City of Winchester
Type of Treatment: Oxidation Ditch
Capacity: 3,200,000 GPD
Current Usage: 800,000 GPD
City Sewer Coverage: 90%
Storm Sewer Coverage: 15%
Solid Waste Disposal: Private Contractor
Race
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1990 |
2000 |
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% White |
93.4 |
92.2 |
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% Black |
6 |
5.5 |
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% Asian/Pacific Isl. |
0.3 |
0.4 |
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% Hispanic* |
0.5 |
1.5 |
* Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race.
1998
Household Income
|
Base |
13,908 |
|
% < $15K |
19.2 |
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% $15K-25K |
16.3 |
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% $25K-50K |
36.9 |
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% $50K-100K |
23.6 |
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% $100K-150K |
3.2 |
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% > $150K |
0.8 |
Median
Household Income
|
1998 |
$33,519 |
|
2003 |
$40,378 |
1998
Average Disposable Income
|
Total |
$32,551 |
|
Householder < 35 |
$28,843 |
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Householder 35-44 |
$39,574 |
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Householder 45-54 |
$40,763 |
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Householder 55-64 |
$34,691 |
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Householder 65+ |
$21,356 |
Spending
Potential Index
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Auto Loan |
98 |
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Home Loan |
74 |
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Investments |
81 |
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Retirement Plans |
82 |
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Home Repair |
97 |
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Lawn & Garden |
94 |
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Remodeling |
117 |
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Appliances |
98 |
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Electronics |
95 |
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Furniture |
83 |
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Restaurants |
84 |
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Sporting Goods |
96 |
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Theater/Concerts |
85 |
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Toys & Hobbies |
98 |
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Travel |
78 |
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Video Rental |
98 |
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Apparel |
84 |
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Auto Aftermarket |
91 |
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Health Insurance |
103 |
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Pets & Supplies |
99 |
Location
Franklin County, Tennessee
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Area in square miles |
Franklin County Covers 553 square miles |
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Elevation |
979 feet |
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Region |
Middle Tennessee |
Proximity
|
Nashville, Tennessee |
80 miles |
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Chattanooga, Tennessee |
65 miles |
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Huntsville, Alabama |
45 miles |
Education
|
Schools |
Number Enrolled |
Pupil/Teachers |
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Elementary (9) |
3,340 |
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Junior High (3) |
1,410 |
20:1 |
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High School (2) |
1,216 |
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Private (3) |
347 |
30:1 |
Motlow State Community College, Shelbyville State
Area Technology Center, University of Tennessee Space Institute
& University of the South
Labor Market Analysis
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County |
Labor Market Area* |
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Projected Population, 2000 |
39,270 |
162,423 |
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Labor Force (As of Dec-98) |
|
|
|
Civilian Labor Force |
19,060 |
77,520 |
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Employment |
18,170 |
74,250 |
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Unemployment |
720 |
3,270 |
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Unemployment Rate |
3.9 |
4.1 |
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|
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|
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Available Labor |
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|
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Estimated Available (As of Dec-98) |
780 |
3,580 |
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Annual HS Graduates |
442 |
16,664 |
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|
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Manufacturing in Area (1997 Annual Averages) |
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|
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Number of Units |
63 |
240 |
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Annual Avg. Employment |
2,166 |
12,800 |
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Annual Avg. Wage |
$21,842 |
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* Labor Market Area is defined as
Franklin, Coffee, Grundy, Lincoln, Marion and Moore Counties,
Tennessee.
The ability of the Middle Tennessee area to supply
ample labor for industry is enhanced by an excellent rural road
system and a moderate climate. These two factors allow
the employer to draw labor from a wider geographic area.
The labor force in this area is characterized by an eagerness
to learn, a willingness to work and a high level of productivity.
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Population
|
1980 |
1990 |
1998 |
2002 |
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31,983 |
34,725 |
37,529 |
39,796 |
Population Growth Rate: 12.4%
Families
Family Growth Rate: 11%
Households
|
1990 |
12,660 |
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1998 |
13,917 |
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2002 |
15,234 |
Household Growth Rate: 5.26
Average Household Size: 2.6
Financial Institutions
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Banks: |
Deposits (Dollars
in Thousands: as of June 30, 1998) |
|
Citizens Community Bank |
$56,943 |
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Regions Bank |
64,541 |
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SunTrust Bank(2) |
61,949 |
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The Traders Nat'l Bank of Tullahoma |
3,606 |
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Bank of Huntland (Huntland) |
20,242 |
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U.S. Bank |
|
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AEDC Federal Credit Union |
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Tax Structure
Franklin County
Property Taxes
Rate Per $100 value
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County/ |
Inside Cities |
$2.46 |
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County/ |
Outside Cities |
$2.47 |
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Sewanee |
|
$2.16 |
|
Tullahoma |
|
$2.16 |
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Winchester |
County Seat |
$2.16 |
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Cowan |
|
$2.36 |
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Decherd |
|
$2.36 |
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Estill Springs |
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$2.36 |
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Huntland |
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$2.36 |
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Ratio of |
Assessment |
|
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Residential |
25% |
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Industrial |
40% |
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Personal (Equipment) |
30% |
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(Inventory Tax) |
Raw Materials |
Only |
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Bonded Debt |
$3,478,000 |
$11,179,973 |
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Assessed Valuation |
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$414,873,763 |
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School Tax |
|
None |
|
Sales Tax |
|
2.25 |
State
|
Sales Tax |
7% |
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Income Tax |
Tennessee does not have a State Income
Tax |
|
Personal |
7% on Interest & Dividends |
|
Corporate (Excise) |
6% on Net Earnings |
|
Franchise Tax |
25¢ Per $100 of Capital Properties |
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Unemployment Tax |
|
|
New Employers |
2.7% of First $7,000 |
Government
Type
County: County Mayor and Commissioners
City: Mayor and Council
Law Enforcement
25 full-time police officers in
city
34 full-time police officers in county
5 police cars
Fire Department
68 vehicles
12 full-time fire fighters in city; 322 volunteers
Insurance Rating
City - 4
County - 9
Planning Commission
City - Yes
County - Yes
Zoning Regulations
City - Yes
County - Yes
Industrial Development Corp
City - Yes
County - Yes
Transportation
Highways
Federal: US 41A, 64
State: 15, 16, 50,
130, 127, 56, 121, 156, 279, 97,122
Other: 15 miles to access
of I-24
50 miles to access of I-65
1 mile to Interstate Spur - Interstate 24
Motor Freight
Number: 6
Terminals: No
Railroads
CSX Transportation
Waterways
South Pittsburgh, TN, 40 miles
12" channel depth
Air Service
Nearest Airports
Location |
Winchester Municipal
Winchester, Tennessee |
Tiger Aviation
Sewanee, Tennessee |
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Runway Length |
5,000 feet |
3,300 feet |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Asphalt |
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Lighting |
Med. Intensity, 10" Beacon |
VASI LIRL |
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Fuel |
Yes, 100LL; Jet fuel available |
Yes, 100LL/80 |
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Repair |
Yes |
No |
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Nearest Commercial Service |
Nashville International |
89 miles |
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Huntsville International, Alabama |
59 miles |
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Chattanooga, Tennessee |
69 miles |
Community Facilities
Medical
Hospitals: 2 with 145 beds
Doctors: 42
Dentists: 11
Nursing Homes: 4
Clinics: 2
Extended Care Facilities: 4
Chiropractors: 2 Offices
Churches
Protestant: 73
Catholic: 2
Jewish: 0
Recreation
2 parks, 5 golf courses, 2 swimming pools, 1 country
club, 1 theater, 23 boat launch ramps, beach, 2 golf driving
ranges and 1 beach.
31 restaurants; 6 Hotels/motels with 247 sleeping
rooms.
Largest meeting room capacity: 400
Southern Middle Tennessee Pavilion seats: 3,000
Tims Ford State Park
Communications
Post Office Class: First
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Newspapers |
The Tennessean - Daily |
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Herald Chronicle - Bi-Weekly |
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Chattanooga - Daily |
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Huntsville Times - Daily |
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Tullahoma News - 3/Weekly |
Radio Stations: 2 local
Television Stations: Nashville, Chattanooga & Huntsville
Cable Television: Yes
Channels: 37
Telephone: BellSouth, United Telephone Co. (Estill Springs
only)
Industrial Support Services
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Service |
Town |
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Tool & Die |
Estill Springs (6 mi.) |
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Heat Treating |
Local |
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Foundry |
Chattanooga |
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Heavy Hardware |
Chattanooga |
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Sheet Metal |
Chattanooga |
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Lubricants |
Local |
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Welding Supplies |
Tullahoma (15 mi.) |
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