Portland, Tennessee
City · Population 13,651 · #46 in Tennessee
close-knit town🌐 portland-tn.uscitysearch.com
About Portland
Portland is a close-knit town in northern Tennessee with an estimated population of 13,651.
Officially, Portland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 902 residents per square mile.
📰 Portland News Today
- Family pays tribute to loved one with donation to Portland Animal Control Main Street Media of Tennessee · Aug 18
- Pamela "Pam" Slicer Obituary (2026) - Portland, TN - Sellars Family Heritage at Gallatin Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Report released after baby killed in Portland dog attack wkrn.com · Jul 28
- Donny Ray Truebenbach Obituary | Sellars Funeral Home | Portland, TN Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- License plate readers help Portland Police find man wanted for alleged child sexual exploitation wsmv.com · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Portland Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Portland — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,651.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Portland
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cold Springs Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Portland
- EMPLOYEE GREENSPACE reviews ★
- KBS reviews ★
- Meadowbrook Park reviews ★
- Portland City Park reviews ★
- Richland Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Portland
- Clyde Riggs Elementary
- J W Wiseman Elementary
- Portland East Middle School
- Portland Gateview Elementary School
- Portland High School
- Portland West Middle School
- Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla
- Watt Hardison Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Mike Callis
Population (2024)13,651
Rank in state#46 of 345
Land area15.14 sq mi
Density902/sq mi
Coordinates36.5975, -86.5266