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Portland, TN

How does living in the “Strawberry Capital of Tennessee” sound? Getting its name from the high number of strawberry growers in the region, Portland hosts the annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival, with the 80th festival set to take place in 2021.

The city of over 13,000 residents hosts the Portland Fall Festival every October. Portland is located in both Robertson and Sumner counties.

Manufacturers that have set up shop in Portland include Daido Corporation of America, which produces conveyor chains, Kyowa America Corp., a leader in plastic injection molding, and Olhausen Billiards, a leading pool table manufacturer.

Weather in Portland, TN

Average Temperatures

68 high / 48 low

Average Annual Rainfall

53 in

Average Annual Snowfall

3 in

Quick Facts about Portland, Tennessee

Median Home Value
$338,940
Median Property Tax
$2,129
Total Population
13,800
Average Commute
26 min
Median Household Income
$73,636
Median Monthly Rent
$1,053

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