The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Tennessee With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 103 towns of 500–10,000 people in Tennessee. #1 is La Follette, TN (0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25Newport, Tennessee

    9 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Newport is a city of 6,868 people in Cocke County, Tennessee. 9 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on February 18, 1976.

    6,868 people · Cocke County · median home $133,500 · income $31,250 · Jan low 28°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newport by decade1'501'602'70'80'90'004'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Clifton, Tennessee

    8 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Clifton is a city of 2,651 people in Wayne County, Tennessee. 8 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008.

    2,651 people · Wayne County · median home $122,100 · income $43,571 · Jan low 27°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clifton by decade'501'60'70'801'903'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Oak Grove, Tennessee

    8 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oak Grove is a community of 4,482 people in Washington County, Tennessee. 8 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on April 27, 2011.

    4,482 people · Washington County · median home $260,600 · income $72,143 · Jan low 26°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Grove by decade1'50'601'70'80'901'005'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Jefferson City, Tennessee

    8 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Jefferson City is a city of 8,419 people in Jefferson County, Tennessee. 8 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2013.

    8,419 people · Jefferson County · median home $213,200 · income $60,638 · Jan low 25°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson City by decade'50'601'70'801'90'005'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Oliver Springs, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oliver Springs is a town of 3,297 people in Anderson County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F3 on November 10, 2002.

    3,297 people · Anderson County · median home $180,900 · income $51,183 · Jan low 29°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oliver Springs by decade1'50'60'701'802'901'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Spurgeon, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Spurgeon is a community of 3,978 people in Washington County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on April 27, 2011.

    3,978 people · Washington County · median home $219,300 · income $64,250 · Jan low 26°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spurgeon by decade1'50'602'70'80'901'003'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Mount Carmel, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mount Carmel is a town of 5,473 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on March 5, 1955.

    5,473 people · Hawkins County · median home $179,600 · income $68,866 · Jan low 27°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Carmel by decade1'50'601'70'801'903'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Kingston, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Kingston is a city of 5,953 people in Roane County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on February 21, 1993.

    5,953 people · Roane County · median home $220,000 · income $71,675 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingston by decade'50'601'70'802'90'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Sweetwater, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sweetwater is a city of 6,312 people in Monroe County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on November 30, 2016.

    6,312 people · Monroe County · median home $178,400 · income $45,451 · Jan low 28°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sweetwater by decade'50'601'70'80'901'003'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Bloomingdale, Tennessee

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bloomingdale is a community of 8,918 people in Sullivan County, Tennessee. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on July 27, 2014.

    8,918 people · Sullivan County · median home $165,500 · income $52,317 · Jan low 27°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale by decade'50'602'70'801'902'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Colonial Heights, Tennessee

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Colonial Heights is a community of 3,055 people in Sullivan County, Tennessee. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on July 27, 2014.

    3,055 people · Sullivan County · median home $217,100 · income $80,148 · Jan low 27°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonial Heights by decade'50'602'70'801'901'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Blountville, Tennessee

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Blountville is a community of 3,120 people in Sullivan County, Tennessee. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on June 3, 1962.

    3,120 people · Sullivan County · median home $177,300 · income $54,754 · Jan low 26°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Blountville by decade'501'603'70'80'90'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Oneida, Tennessee

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oneida is a town of 3,787 people in Scott County, Tennessee. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974.

    3,787 people · Scott County · median home $170,600 · income $48,622 · Jan low 25°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oneida by decade'50'601'701'801'902'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Rockwood, Tennessee

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rockwood is a city of 5,444 people in Roane County, Tennessee. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on February 21, 1993.

    5,444 people · Roane County · median home $128,700 · income $47,791 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockwood by decade'50'601'701'802'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Dayton, Tennessee

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Dayton is a city of 7,065 people in Rhea County, Tennessee. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011.

    7,065 people · Rhea County · median home $214,900 · income $49,719 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dayton by decade'50'60'701'80'901'004'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Unicoi, Tennessee

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Unicoi is a town of 3,833 people in Unicoi County, Tennessee. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F3 on July 10, 1980.

    3,833 people · Unicoi County · median home $244,300 · income $42,424 · Jan low 25°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Unicoi by decade'50'60'701'80'90'004'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Erwin, Tennessee

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Erwin is a town of 6,083 people in Unicoi County, Tennessee. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F3 on July 10, 1980.

    6,083 people · Unicoi County · median home $180,900 · income $47,487 · Jan low 25°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Erwin by decade'50'60'701'80'90'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Church Hill, Tennessee

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Church Hill is a city of 6,998 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on March 5, 1955.

    6,998 people · Hawkins County · median home $211,000 · income $65,526 · Jan low 27°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Church Hill by decade1'50'60'70'80'903'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Mascot, Tennessee

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mascot is a community of 2,760 people in Knox County, Tennessee. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2013.

    2,760 people · Knox County · median home $206,000 · income $60,250 · Jan low 27°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mascot by decade'50'602'70'80'90'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Bean Station, Tennessee

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bean Station is a city of 2,967 people in Grainger County, Tennessee. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on July 6, 1980.

    2,967 people · Grainger County · median home $164,600 · income $44,785 · Jan low 27°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bean Station by decade'50'60'701'80'902'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Harriman, Tennessee

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Harriman is a city of 5,892 people in Roane County, Tennessee. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F3 on November 10, 2002.

    5,892 people · Roane County · median home $153,200 · income $44,653 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harriman by decade'50'601'70'80'901'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Rogersville, Tennessee

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rogersville is a town of 4,671 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on March 5, 1955.

    4,671 people · Hawkins County · median home $192,800 · income $47,500 · Jan low 26°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rogersville by decade1'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Gatlinburg is a city of 3,577 people in Sevier County, Tennessee. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2013.

    3,577 people · Sevier County · median home $332,000 · income $53,475 · Jan low 27°F · 8 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gatlinburg by decade'50'60'70'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Pigeon Forge is a city of 6,343 people in Sevier County, Tennessee. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16); the strongest was an EF0 on April 27, 2011.

    6,343 people · Sevier County · median home $291,800 · income $53,261 · Jan low 27°F · 8 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pigeon Forge by decade'50'60'70'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1La Follette, Tennessee

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    La Follette is a city of 7,430 people in Campbell County, Tennessee. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Tennessee town: 16).

    7,430 people · Campbell County · median home $138,900 · income $37,581 · Jan low 25°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Follette by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 103 towns of 500–10,000 people in Tennessee (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: