Altamont, Tennessee
Town · Population 1,189 · #225 in Tennessee
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About Altamont
Set in the southern part of Tennessee, Altamont is a small town, home to 1,189 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Altamont is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 19.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 60 residents per square mile.
📰 Altamont News Today
- Lois Loretta Smartt Obituary | Layne FH | Altamont, TN Tribute Archive · Aug 6
- 19 Old Altamont County Records Toimihenkilöliitto Erto · Aug 10
- Authorities remove suspected pipe bombs in Grundy County Chattanooga Times Free Press · Oct 2
- Bethel Leona Smith Obituary | Layne FH | Altamont, TN Tribute Archive · Jul 2
- Tent in Altamont · ★5.0 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath Airbnb · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Altamont Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Altamont — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Altamont
- North Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,189
Rank in state#225 of 345
Land area19.82 sq mi
Density60/sq mi
Coordinates35.4339, -85.7386