Ridgetop, Tennessee
City · Population 2,143 · #164 in Tennessee
About Ridgetop
Ridgetop is a small town in northern Tennessee, home to 2,143 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ridgetop is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 707 residents per square mile.
📰 Ridgetop News Today
- THP Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Week of July 3, Hwy 41 Ridgetop City Limits Smokey Barn News · Jun 24
- William John "Jack" Martin Obituary (2026) - Ridgetop, TN - Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home - Nashville Chapel Legacy obituary · Jun 21
- EF1 tornado leaves swirl markings in field north of Nashville during early week severe storms WSMV · Apr 29
- Robbie Clay Obituary - Nashville, TN Dignity Memorial · Jun 22
- Ridgetop celebrates reopening of Bobby Robb Pioneer Park Main Street Media of Tennessee · May 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ridgetop Unique
- The only place in America named Ridgetop — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ridgetop
- Mazatlan — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ridgetop
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ridgetop
- Joelton Elementary
- Watauga Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,143
Rank in state#164 of 345
Land area3.03 sq mi
Density707/sq mi
Coordinates36.4038, -86.7677