Cannon County, Tennessee

Cannon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,801.[2] Its county seat is Woodbury.[3]

Cannon County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°49′N 86°04′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedJanuary 31, 1836
Named forNewton Cannon[1]
SeatWoodbury
Largest townWoodbury
Area
 • Total266 sq mi (690 km2)
 • Land266 sq mi (690 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.02%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
14,678
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.cannontn.com

Cannon County is part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Cannon County was established by the Tennessee state legislature on January 31, 1836. It was formed from portions of Rutherford, Smith, Wilson, and Warren counties[4][5] and was named for Governor Newton Cannon. This was part of the Middle Tennessee region, with mixed farming and livestock raising, including of thoroughbred horses.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 266 square miles (690 km2), of which 266 square miles (690 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (0.02%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

State protected areas
  • Headwaters Wildlife Management Area
  • Short Mountain State Natural Area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18407,193—
18508,98224.9%
18609,5095.9%
187010,50210.4%
188011,85912.9%
189012,1972.9%
190012,121−0.6%
191010,825−10.7%
192010,241−5.4%
19308,935−12.8%
19409,88010.6%
19509,174−7.1%
19608,537−6.9%
19708,467−0.8%
198010,23420.9%
199010,4672.3%
200012,82622.5%
201013,8017.6%
2019 (est.)14,678[7]6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2014[2]
Age pyramid, Cannon County[12]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 12,826 people, 4,998 households, and 3,643 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile (19/km2). There were 5,420 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.87% White, 1.46% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,998 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

Cannon County High School in Woodbury

The median income for a household in the county was $32,809, and the median income for a family was $38,424. Males had a median income of $28,659 versus $21,489 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,405. About 9.60% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 17.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 79.2% 5,190 19.2% 1,261 1.6% 104
2016 75.4% 4,007 21.2% 1,127 3.4% 180
2012 66.5% 3,309 31.5% 1,564 2.0% 100
2008 60.9% 3,322 36.9% 2,011 2.3% 124
2004 53.5% 2,931 45.9% 2,515 0.6% 35
2000 41.0% 1,924 57.4% 2,697 1.6% 76
1996 35.1% 1,468 55.4% 2,318 9.5% 399
1992 28.4% 1,229 59.9% 2,593 11.8% 509
1988 47.9% 1,604 51.6% 1,726 0.5% 18
1984 46.9% 1,669 51.9% 1,846 1.3% 45
1980 36.8% 1,403 61.6% 2,351 1.7% 63
1976 26.7% 908 72.5% 2,463 0.8% 28
1972 62.4% 1,615 35.2% 911 2.4% 63
1968 25.6% 780 26.5% 809 48.0% 1,464
1964 25.4% 746 74.6% 2,190
1960 48.1% 1,195 51.3% 1,275 0.7% 17
1956 37.1% 919 62.5% 1,547 0.4% 9
1952 38.0% 930 60.9% 1,491 1.1% 28
1948 26.2% 558 66.2% 1,408 7.6% 161
1944 38.5% 627 61.5% 1,002 0.1% 1
1940 27.1% 638 72.1% 1,699 0.9% 21
1936 29.8% 498 69.8% 1,166 0.4% 6
1932 22.9% 360 76.6% 1,207 0.5% 8
1928 48.6% 588 51.4% 622
1924 32.5% 285 66.2% 581 1.4% 12
1920 47.2% 687 52.9% 770
1916 32.8% 456 67.2% 936
1912 33.7% 631 63.3% 1,184 2.9% 55

The policy-making and legislative authority in Cannon County is vested in the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms by a simple majority of the residents in their district. Each district has two commissioners, and all ten seats are up for election at the same time. Commissioners set personnel policies for the county, appropriate funds for county departments, and set the property tax rate. The county mayor typically serves as chair of the County Commission and breaks a tie if one occurs during voting. Members typically meet in January, April, July and October with special call meetings taking place when necessary.

County officials:

  • County Executive: Brent Bush
  • Sessions Court Judge: Susan Melton
  • Circuit Court Clerk: Katina George
  • County Clerk: Lana Jones
  • Clerk & Master: Dana Davenport
  • Register of Deeds: Sandy Hollandsworth
  • Property Assessor: Angela Schwartz
  • Trustee: Norma Knox
  • Sheriff: Darrell Young
  • Constable 1st District: None
  • Constable 2nd District: Charles Nokes
  • Constable 3rd District: None
  • Constable 4th District: None
  • Constable 5th District: None

Each official is elected to a four-year term. With the exception of the tax assessor, the terms of most of the officials above will end on September 1, 2022. The tax assessor's term will end on September 1, 2020. The general sessions judge is elected to an eight-year term, and the clerk and master is appointed to a six-year term by the chancellor.

Board of County Commissioners (2018–2022)
Each district is represented by two commissioners.

District 1 (Readyville and parts of Bradyville and Woodbury):

  • Jeannine Floyd (member since 2018)
  • James Russell Reed (member since 2010)

District 2 (Auburntown, Gassaway and parts of Short Mountain):

  • Corey Davenport (member since 2018)
  • Karen Ashford (member since 2014)

District 3 (Woodland, Bradyville and parts of Woodbury):

  • Jim Bush (member since 2010)
  • Greg Mitchell (member since 2017)

District 4 (Eastside, part of Short Mountain, Sunny Slope, and parts of Woodbury):

  • Brent Brandon (member since 2018)
  • Randy Gannon (member since 2018)

District 5 (city limits of Woodbury):

  • Kim Davenport (member since 2018)
  • Ronnie Mahaffey (member since 2018)

Communities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
  1. Carroll Van West, "Cannon County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 19 April 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "(1839) Map of Kentucky & Tennessee exhibiting ht post offices, post roads, canals, etc". Library of Congress. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  5. "Map of the state of Tennessee taken from survey (1832AD)". Library of Congress. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  6. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  12. Based on 2000 census data
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  14. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-10.

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