Overview
Weakley County is a growing community with 35,021 citizens and as well positioned for future economic development with an excellent transportation network and public deal-ready industrial sites and buildings. The county boasts an excellent education system highlighted by the University of Tennessee at Martin, which has 8,500 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, agriculture, engineering, education, humanities and other disciplines.
| People QuickFacts | Weakley County | Tennessee |
| Population, 2011 estimate | 34,980 | 6,403,353 |
| Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base | 35,021 | 6,346,110 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011 | -0.1% | 0.9% |
| Population, 2010 | 35,021 | 6,346,105 |
| Persons under 5 years, percent, 2011 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Persons under 18 years, percent, 2011 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2011 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Female persons, percent, 2011 | 51.1% | 51.3% |
Summary of assests including airports, river ports, etc. for Weakley County, TN
Primary Contacts
Shelby Spurgeon
President/CEO
Weakley County Economic Development Board
PO Box 106
406 South Lindell St.
Martin, TN 38237
Tel: (731) 587-2992
Email:
Fax: (731) 587-7334
Website: www.wcedb.com
Barbara Virgin
Executive Director
Weakley County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 67
114 West Maple
Dresden, TN 38225
Tel: (731) 364-3787
Fax: (731) 364-2099
Email:
Website: www.weakleycountychamber.com
