Portland
A community guide to Portland in Tennessee, the United States.
- Population
- 13,156 residents
- Region
- Tennessee
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.5817, -86.5164
Economy and services
The economy of Portland reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Tennessee. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Tennessee and the United States. Businesses based in Portland draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Portland typically involves the regional road network of Tennessee or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Portland to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Tennessee. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Portland.
Geography and location
Portland sits at approximate coordinates 36.5817 latitude and -86.5164 longitude within Tennessee. The terrain and natural features around Portland reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Tennessee road network providing the principal routes in and out.