RANK #390 / 996 · POP 61,552 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.2%
A local in Cumberland County, Tennessee, might first mention Crossville, the county seat, known as the "Golf Capital of Tennessee" due to its numerous courses. Situated on the Cumberland Plateau, the county is about 75 miles from Knoxville and 120 miles from Nashville, with Interstate 40 providing access. The community offers a rural feel with natural beauty, including Cumberland Mountain State Park, which provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping. The Obed River Park also offers walking trails along the scenic Obed River. Life in Cumberland County often appeals to retirees and those seeking a quieter lifestyle, with a high homeownership rate. The Cumberland County School District serves over 7,000 students across 12 schools and is considered above average. The economy is seeing development in manufacturing and logistics, with new industrial projects and expansions occurring in areas like the Interchange Business Park in Crossville. Public transportation services, including daily intercity routes to Nashville and Murfreesboro, are available through the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 5.9x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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AI Data Center Campus (Middlesex Township)
Undisclosed
|
$15,000M | Proposed |
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Cumberland Natural Gas Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
|
$2,100M | Under Construction |
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Cumberland Project Pipeline (32-mile natural gas lateral)
Kinder Morgan (Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.)
|
$225M | Under Construction |
|
Copeland Solar Farm (110 MWAC)
Silicon Ranch / Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)
|
$110M | Under Construction |
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Appalachian Solar and Battery Storage Portfolio (14 solar PV plants, 3 battery storage projects)
Sun Tribe Development / ENGIE / The Nature Conservancy
|
$49M | Planned |
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Durable Products Manufacturing Expansion
Durable Products (subsidiary of GreenLiner, LLC)
|
$27M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Cumberland County has a Boom Town Index score of 61/100, ranking #390 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.4% and a median household income of $56,002, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Cumberland County is $199,800 with median rent at $786/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2803, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.4%. Home values changed -0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.27% of Cumberland County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.