Oakland, Tennessee
Town · Population 10,769 · #60 in Tennessee
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About Oakland
Oakland, TN is a close-knit town located in southwestern Tennessee counting 10,769 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Oakland is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 10.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,029 residents per square mile.
📰 Oakland News Today
- Oakland man found guilty in 2022 death of 7-month-old boy Action News 5 · Aug 6
- Barbara Ann Johnson Obituary August 1, 2026 peeblesfuneralhome.com · Aug 1
- B. Jack Cole Obituary (2026) - Oakland, TN - Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery - Memphis Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- Prenest Junior Pittman Obituary Jun 15, 2026 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Jun 15
- Oakland Police Department announces new chief Yahoo · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oakland Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,769.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakland
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- El Nopal Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Huddle House — american
- JR's Mexican Steakhouse — steak house
- Sea Shack — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Oakland
- Oakland Elementary
- West Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)10,769
Rank in state#60 of 345
Land area10.47 sq mi
Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates35.2261, -89.5382