Rockwood, Tennessee
City · Population 5,684 · #97 in Tennessee
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About Rockwood
Rockwood, TN is a close-knit town located in eastern Tennessee with an estimated population of 5,684.
Officially, Rockwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 709 residents per square mile.
📰 Rockwood News Today
- Janet Lynn Webster Obituary Aug 15, 2026 Evans Mortuary · Aug 15
- Person wins $50K Powerball in Rockwood, Tennessee WBIR · Aug 10
- Dennis Edward Morlock Obituary (2026) - Rockwood, TN - Evans Mortuary Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Person wins $50K Powerball in Rockwood, Tennessee Yahoo · Aug 10
- Winning Powerball ticket sold in East Tennessee, lottery officials say WVLT · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rockwood Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Rockwood — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern 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 5,684.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rockwood
- Whipped Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jane Manley Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rockwood
- Boat Ramp reviews ★
- Boy Scout Memorial reviews ★
- Mount Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rockwood Community Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rockwood
- Pine View Elementary
- Ridge View Elementary
- Rockwood High School
- Rockwood Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Jason Jolly
Population (2024)5,684
Rank in state#97 of 345
Land area8.02 sq mi
Density709/sq mi
Coordinates35.8701, -84.6749