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Cities and Towns in the United States > State Tennessee > Bedford County
Bedford County, located in the heart of Tennessee, offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the historic Bell Buckle, known for its charming small-town atmosphere and annual RC Cola and MoonPie Festival. The scenic Normandy Lake provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking, while the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park boasts ancient Native American earthworks. Additionally, the Walking Horse National Celebration, a renowned equine event, takes place annually in Shelbyville, the county seat. With its rich heritage and captivating outdoor attractions, Bedford County invites travelers to discover its unique charm.

Bedford County (TN) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villagesNot available
Population50,000 people
Area474 sq mi
Density106 people/sq mi
Altitude735 ft
GDP$1.5 billion
Median Household Income$56,000
Poverty rate18%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)25%
Crime rate3,500 incidents/year

Environmental risk in Bedford County, TN

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Low
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskVery Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Moderate
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Bedford County administration contact details

Bedford County administration contact details1 Public Square, Suite 200, Shelbyville, TN 37160
County seatShelbyville
Phone number(931) 684-7944
Official websitehttps://bedfordcountytn.org/
County ClerkDonna Thomas
County fiscal officerRobert Daniel

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Bedford County:

  • SHELBYVILLE

    Shelbyville is a City in Bedford county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • WARTRACE

    Wartrace is a Town in Bedford county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BELL BUCKLE

    Bell Buckle is a Town in Bedford county with -500 inhabitants.

  • NORMANDY

    Normandy is a Town in Bedford county with -500 inhabitants.