Morgan County

 

Quick Facts

Population  Households Avg. Household Income Median Age 2010 Estimates

20,646  7,524  $43,321   39.17

Detailed County Demographics (excel)

Laborshed Information (pdf)


With exceptionally reliable power from TVA, an abundance of water, a skilled workforce, competitive workers compensation rates and low tax and unionization rates, Morgan County is an attractive business location.  The county also enjoys a lower cost of living and the State has no income tax.

Morgan County’s four industrial parks provide available and affordable buildings and sites.

The Morgan County Career & Technical Center prepares students for such careers as machining, manufacturing, programming and logic robotics and welding.
With two state parks, one national park, a wildlife management area and a state forest, Morgan County is an ideal location for outdoor recreational activities such as whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, and hiking.

Morgan County is also home to Historic Rugby.  British-founded Rugby is a rare example of a rural, living community from the 1880sand is one of the most authentically preserved historic villages in America. In addition to house and church tours, this unique Victorian village also has museum shops, specialty dining and lodging.

County Executive
Don Edwards
423-346-6288
website

Local Economic Developer
Lisa Rutherford
Morgan County Economic Development Board
423-346-9400 
lisa@morgancountytn.org 
website

 

Morgan County Chamber of Commerce