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Winfield, Tennessee

Town · Population 1,020 · #230 in Tennessee
Winfield, Tennessee

Winfield is a town in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. Originally named Chitwood in the late 18th century for Revolutionary War hero Captain James Chitwood after his family settled the area extensively, the name was changed following the Civil War due to the family's mixed allegiances.

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About Winfield

Winfield is a small town in northeastern Tennessee with an estimated population of 1,020.

Officially, Winfield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.79 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 150 residents per square mile.

What Makes Winfield Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Winfield — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
  • 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 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Winfield

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Winfield

  • Winfield Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)1,020
Rank in state#230 of 345
Land area6.79 sq mi
Density150/sq mi
Coordinates36.5632, -84.4463

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