About Telford
Telford is a small unincorporated community in northeastern Tennessee.
Officially, Telford is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.47 square miles.
📰 Telford News Today
- Jose Reyes Obituary (1964 - 2026) - Telford, TN Johnson City Press · May 30
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Telford, Tennessee 37690 The Weather Channel · Mar 21
- East Tennessee manufacturing plant closing, affecting more than 100 workers WVLT · Dec 8
- Upcoming JTEKT closure in Telford to affect 136 WJHL · Dec 5
- TRACY LYNN BEAM Obituary (2026) - Telford, TN - Broome Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Feb 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Telford Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Telford
- Mountain View Restaurant — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Telford
- Grandview Elementary School
- West View School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.47 sq mi
Coordinates36.2534, -82.5478