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Gates, Tennessee

Town · Population 654 · #269 in Tennessee
Gates, Tennessee

Gates is a town in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gates had a population of 664..

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About Gates

Gates is a tiny community in western Tennessee counting 654 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Gates is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 934 residents per square mile.

What Makes Gates Unique

  • Positioned in western 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.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)654
Rank in state#269 of 345
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density934/sq mi
Coordinates35.8405, -89.4081

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