Towns, lakes and guides around Coffee County
Manchester TN Area Map
Manchester sits near the middle of Coffee County on Interstate 24. Use this map to see how the towns, lakes and parks around it fit together, then jump to the guide for the place you are considering.
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In and around Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is the county seat of Coffee County and was incorporated in 1838, according to the Coffee County Industrial Board. The 2020 Census counted 12,212 residents in the city.
Downtown and the public square
The Coffee County Courthouse on the public square was built in 1871 after a fire destroyed the first courthouse, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Old Stone Fort
The state archaeological park sits on US 41 on the north side of Manchester, where the Duck and Little Duck rivers meet. The park brochure says Interstate 24 Exit 110 is within two miles of the entrance.
The Duck River
TDEC lists the Duck River as a State Scenic River and describes it as about 284 miles long, the longest river located entirely within Tennessee. The Duck and the Little Duck meet at Old Stone Fort.
Parts of town
My overview of the main areas buyers compare, from the square and the north side near Old Stone Fort to homes near the interstate and the south side toward Arnold AFB.
Coffee County
Coffee County
The Coffee County Historical Society records that the county was formed on January 8, 1836. It had 57,889 residents at the 2020 Census, and Manchester and Tullahoma are its incorporated cities.
Tullahoma
Tullahoma is the other incorporated city in Coffee County and also reaches into Franklin County. The 2020 Census counted 20,339 residents, and Tullahoma Regional Airport is about 15 miles from Manchester, according to the Industrial Board.
Hillsboro
An unincorporated community on US 41 between Manchester and Monteagle, with the Cumberland Plateau to the east and Arnold AFB to the west. The 2020 Census counted 433 residents in the Hillsboro census designated place.
Beechgrove
An unincorporated community in the northwest corner of Coffee County at Interstate 24, US 41 and State Route 64, near the site of the June 1863 Battle of Hoover's Gap.
Arnold AFB
Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, straddles Coffee and Franklin counties. Manchester, Tullahoma and Winchester form a triangle around it, and a TDOT corridor study lists Interstate 24 Exit 117 as its primary access.
Lakes
Normandy Lake
TWRA lists Normandy Reservoir at 3,048 acres, with the major portion in Coffee County. The dam sits about 8 miles north of Tullahoma, and the lake has about 72 miles of shoreline, mostly in Coffee County.
Tims Ford Lake
Tims Ford Lake is on the Elk River in Franklin and Moore counties, south of Coffee County, and covers about 10,700 acres. Tims Ford State Park, 3,546 acres, sits on the lake near Winchester.
Nearby towns in neighboring counties
Normandy
A small Bedford County town on the Duck River just below Normandy Dam. The 2020 Census counted 108 residents, and the Normandy Historic District was listed on the National Register in 1985.
Estill Springs
A Franklin County town at the upstream end of Tims Ford Lake, on US 41A between Tullahoma and Winchester.
Winchester
The Franklin County seat, incorporated in 1821, with 9,375 residents at the 2020 Census. The TDOT mileage calculator lists Winchester 24 miles from Manchester.
Lynchburg
Lynchburg and Moore County share a consolidated metropolitan government, and the county is home to the Jack Daniel Distillery. The TDOT mileage calculator lists Lynchburg 24 miles from Manchester.
Woodbury
The Cannon County seat, with 2,703 residents at the 2020 Census, in the East Fork Stones River valley north of Manchester. The TDOT mileage calculator lists Woodbury 26 miles from Manchester.
Monteagle
The town calls itself the Gateway to the Cumberland Plateau. It sits atop the southern rim of the Plateau off Interstate 24, up US 41 past Hillsboro, and spans Grundy, Marion and Franklin counties.
Distances from Manchester
The Tennessee Department of Transportation mileage calculator lists these distances from Manchester. TDOT says its mileages are approximate distances between cities by interstate, US or state marked highways.
- Lynchburg: 24 miles
- Winchester: 24 miles
- Woodbury: 26 miles
- Murfreesboro: 33 miles
- Nashville: 64 miles
The Coffee County Industrial Board lists Chattanooga about 69 miles from Manchester and Nashville International Airport about 59 miles away. Drive time depends on traffic and the time of day, so test the drive at the hour you would make it. My commute guide covers the routes and the time zone change on the way to Chattanooga.
Planning a move?
- Moving to Manchester, step by step
- Moving from Nashville to Manchester
- Moving from Murfreesboro to Manchester
- Moving to Manchester from out of state
- Commuting from Manchester to Nashville and Chattanooga
- Arnold AFB area homes and relocation
- All Manchester guides
Each place on this page is described by its location, history and public records. Fair housing laws protect every buyer, and I am glad to help you compare any area on the map.
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Tell me where you need to drive each week and what kind of property you want, and I will help you narrow the map down to a few areas worth touring. Call or text me at (615) 497 1658, send a message, or request my buyer guide.
Common questions
What county is Manchester TN in?
Manchester is in Coffee County and is the county seat. The Coffee County Industrial Board says the city was incorporated in 1838.
What towns are near Manchester TN?
Tullahoma is the other incorporated city in Coffee County, and Hillsboro, Beechgrove and Summitville are unincorporated communities. In neighboring counties, the TDOT mileage calculator lists Lynchburg and Winchester 24 miles from Manchester and Woodbury 26 miles.
Is Tims Ford Lake in Coffee County?
No. Tims Ford Lake is on the Elk River in Franklin and Moore counties, south of Coffee County. Tims Ford State Park sits on the lake near Winchester.
Is Normandy Lake in Coffee County?
Mostly. TWRA lists Normandy Reservoir at 3,048 acres with the major portion in Coffee County, and the lake is owned and operated by TVA.
How far is Manchester TN from Nashville?
The TDOT mileage calculator lists Nashville 64 miles from Manchester by highway, and the Coffee County Industrial Board gives the same figure. Interstate 24 is the main route.
Matt Sargent is a Tennessee licensed affiliate broker with Keller Williams who helps buyers and sellers in Manchester and Coffee County. Call (615) 497 1658 or send a message.