NewportTennessee
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 6,868.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Newport
Newport is a close-knit town in eastern Tennessee, home to 6,954 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Newport holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,258 residents per square mile.
📰 Newport News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Newport Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Newport — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,954.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Newport
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Newport
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newport
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Newport
- Bridgeport Elementary
- Centerview Elementary
- Cocke Co Adult High School
- Cocke Co High School
- Edgemont Elementary
- Newport Grammar School
- Northwest Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.