Warren County

Warren County spans the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee, with McMinnville serving as the county seat and main population center. The landscape features valleys and rolling terrain where farming communities and small towns define the area.

The county was established in 1807 and named after General Joseph Warren, who died during the American Revolutionary War. Its creation reflected Tennessee's early expansion and the need to organize new administrative divisions.

Local festivals showcase traditional crafts, music, and farming practices that reflect the region's heritage. These gatherings bring neighbors together and show how residents celebrate their shared identity.

The county has an unusual nearly circular shape that spans different geographic zones, so using a map is helpful when exploring. McMinnville in the center is the best starting point for finding governmental offices and local services.

The county's boundary follows a geometric pattern because five neighboring counties were created exactly 12 miles (19 kilometers) from McMinnville in 1834. This result of a state constitutional requirement explains the area's unusual circular shape.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1807

Capital city: McMinnville

Shares border with: Sequatchie County, Van Buren County, White County, DeKalb County, Cannon County, Coffee County, Grundy County

Website: http://warrencountytn.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.68000,-85.78000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31