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Portland

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About the City of Portland Tennessee::

Just five miles south of the Kentucky border is Portland, with about 11,000 residents. Located just off I-65, the city is seeing increasing industrial growth because of the close proximity to the freeway.

The city gains a few thousand residents each May for its Strawberry Festival, a week-long celebration that includes a parade and a church choir night. The city is also known for the annual 65-mile, Highway 52 yard sale between Portland and Celina.

Official Website:

The city of Portland's Official Website is www.portlandtn.com.

County:

Portland is located in Sumner County

Demographics:

Visit the U.S.Census Bureau for all of the most current and latest demographic information on Portland.

Local Newspaper:

Trivia:

The city of Portland is known for it's annual 65-mile, Highway 52 yard sale normally held between Portland and Celina.

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