Orlinda, Tennessee
City · Population 1,005 · #231 in Tennessee
About Orlinda
Set in the northern part of Tennessee, Orlinda is a small town counting 1,005 people who proudly call it home.
Orlinda holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 153 residents per square mile.
📰 Orlinda News Today
- Obituary for Nancy (Clayborn) Johnson Robertson County Funeral Home · Jun 4
- Create Energy Acquires 338,000-Square-Foot Facility, Expansion to Create 1,000 New Jobs Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development · Mar 11
- The Crocker Store continues story of building dating back to 1869 News Channel 5 Nashville · Jul 14
- Tennessee family’s home deemed total loss, dog dies after electric heater sparks devastating fire wsmv.com · Feb 3
- Public Notices Week of May 5, 2026 Main Street Media of Tennessee · May 5
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What Makes Orlinda Unique
- The only place in America named Orlinda — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,005
Rank in state#231 of 345
Land area6.59 sq mi
Density153/sq mi
Coordinates36.5938, -86.7016