The population of Greeneville City, Tennessee is 14,940. The population has declined by 1.9% since 2020. The city has a median home price of $141,500. Home appreciation over the past 10 years has been 8.5%. You can learn more about the city and its residents below.
Greeneville was home to President Andrew Johnson, who began his political career as a tailor. He lived in the area most of his adult life. His abolitionist and Unionist views were shaped by his upbringing. The town's name was also used to name a U.S. Navy submarine.
The city of Greeneville is in northeastern Tennessee, near the Nolichucky River and the Great Smoky Mountains. It was originally a part of North Carolina but was later incorporated under Tennessee laws. The town was named for Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. In 1816, it was the capital of the short-lived State of Franklin, which secessionists from North Carolina.
Greeneville City's population is predominantly white. A significant number of residents are in their late 20s and early 40s. There are large numbers of seniors and single people in the town. The percentage of vacancies in the town is less than 1%. Several nursing homes and colleges are located nearby.
Greeneville is part of the Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, also known as the "Tri-Cities" region. The city has a population of 14,905. It is located at an elevation of 1,600 feet.