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{{Infobox U.S. county<br />
| county = Coffee County<br />
| state = Tennessee<br />
| founded = 1836<br />
| named for = John Coffee<br />
| seat = Manchester<br />
| largest city = Tullahoma<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 435<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 429<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 6.0<br />
| area_percentage = 1.4%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 57889<br />
| density_sq_mi = 135<br />
| time_zone = Central<br />
| web = [https://www.coffeecountytn.org/ coffeecountytn.org]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coffee County''' is a county located in the central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 57,889. Its [[county seat]] is [[Manchester, Tennessee|Manchester]]. The county is named for [[John Coffee (1772–1833)|John Coffee]], a prominent planter and military leader.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Coffee County was established in 1836 from parts of [[Bedford County, Tennessee|Bedford]], [[Warren County, Tennessee|Warren]], and [[Franklin County, Tennessee|Franklin]] counties. The county was named in honor of [[John Coffee (1772–1833)|John Coffee]], a close friend of [[Andrew Jackson]] and a hero of the [[War of 1812]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 435 square miles (1,130 km²), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km²) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (1.4%) is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Cannon County, Tennessee|Cannon County]] (north)<br />
* [[Warren County, Tennessee|Warren County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Grundy County, Tennessee|Grundy County]] (southeast)<br />
* [[Franklin County, Tennessee|Franklin County]] (south)<br />
* [[Moore County, Tennessee|Moore County]] (southwest)<br />
* [[Bedford County, Tennessee|Bedford County]] (west)<br />
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=== National protected area ===<br />
* [[Arnold Air Force Base]] (part)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], there were 57,889 people, 22,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 135 people per square mile (52/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 3.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.0% of the population.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Manchester, Tennessee|Manchester]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Tullahoma, Tennessee|Tullahoma]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Hillsboro, Tennessee|Hillsboro]]<br />
* [[New Union, Tennessee|New Union]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Beechgrove, Tennessee|Beechgrove]]<br />
* [[Blanton Chapel, Tennessee|Blanton Chapel]]<br />
* [[Noah, Tennessee|Noah]]<br />
* [[Summitville, Tennessee|Summitville]]<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Coffee County is served by the [[Coffee County School District]], which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the [[Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville]].<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Coffee County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for hosting the annual [[Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival]], which attracts thousands of visitors and has a substantial economic impact on the region.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Coffee County include [[Interstate 24]], [[U.S. Route 41]], and [[U.S. Route 55]]. The county is also served by the [[Tullahoma Regional Airport]].<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[John Coffee (1772–1833)|John Coffee]] - Namesake of the county, military leader, and planter.<br />
* [[Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival|Bonnaroo]] - Annual music festival held in Manchester.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Coffee County, Tennessee]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Coffee County, Tennessee}}<br />
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[[Category:Coffee County, Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:1836 establishments in Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Appalachia]]<br />
[[Category:Middle Tennessee]]<br />
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