Information on Benton, Polk County
The Town of Benton is located in the state of Tennessee, in Polk County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Benton Town HALL, Polk County
| Benton Town Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building PO BOX 687 BENTON TN 37307 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton Town Hall | +1 423-338-5733 | |
| Benton, TN email | Not available | |
| Benton official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Benton | Jerry T. Stephens | |
| Polk County, Tennessee: Vital Records | Benton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Tennessee birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Benton
What county is Benton TN in?Benton, TN is located in Polk County |
Where is Benton, Tennessee ?Benton is located in Polk County, in the southeastern part of the United States, within the state of Tennessee. It lies near the western foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is close to the Ocoee River. The town is approximately 50 miles east of Chattanooga and about 60 miles south of Knoxville. |
What is the cost of living in Benton TN ? |
Benton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk - other counties in Tennessee |
Benton building department, TN
If you're planning a construction project in Benton, TN, obtaining the appropriate permits is a crucial first step. To initiate this process, visit the Benton City Hall, where you can submit your application and ensure your project complies with local regulations. Each project's requirements can vary, so it's advisable to contact the City Hall office directly to get detailed information on associated costs and the expected processing times for your permit application. This direct communication will help streamline your project and clarify any specific requirements unique to Benton.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Benton's town hall or Polk County authorities directly. |
Demography of Benton
| Name of Benton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 138 inhabitants | 216 / 7 275 | ||
| Population density in Benton | 354,3 pop/sq mi (136,8 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
 | Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Forward Madison FC | 2025-05-31 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
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| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine | 2025-06-07 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. One Knoxville SC | 2025-07-05 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Texoma FC | 2025-07-16 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Spokane Velocity FC | 2025-07-19 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. One Knoxville SC | 2025-07-26 at CHI Memorial Stadium | |
| Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Forward Madison FC | 2025-08-06 at CHI Memorial Stadium |
List of Passport Facilities in Benton, TN
Where to apply for a passport in Benton, TN? There are 1 passport offices in Benton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BENTON POST OFFICE | 188 MAIN ST | 4233385021 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Benton
There are 2 bank branches in Benton.
First Volunteer Bank is the most popular bank in Benton with 1 branch offices, followed by Simply Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Benton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| First Volunteer Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Simply Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Benton administrative numbers
| Benton Town code | 4705040 |
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| Benton Town postcode | 37307 |
Transportation modes in Benton
| Airport | 10.7 miles McMinn County Airport 16.2 miles Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport 32.7 miles |
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Benton territory
| Benton area | 3,21 sq mi (8,32 km²) |
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| Benton altitude | 735 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.1746 Longitude: -84.6522 Latitude: 35° 10' 29'' North Longitude: 84° 39' 8'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Benton |
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| Natural parks | Benton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Benton close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Charleston, Calhoun, Cleveland and Etowah | ||
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| Charleston | Charleston | Etowah |
| Charleston |  | Etowah |
| Collegedale | Ducktown | Ducktown |
| Charleston 9.8 miles | Calhoun 10 miles | Cleveland 12.4 miles |
| Etowah 13.3 miles | Ducktown 17.7 miles | Athens 19.4 miles |
| Copperhill 19.5 miles | Englewood 19.5 miles | McCaysville 20.8 miles |
| Tellico Plains 24 miles | Collegedale 24.1 miles | Niota 24.3 miles |
| Eton 25 miles | Varnell 25.7 miles | Decatur 26 miles |
| Lakesite 27.7 miles | Chatsworth 28.2 miles | Blue Ridge 28.3 miles |
| Madisonville 29.1 miles | Dayton 29.9 miles | Soddy-Daisy 30 miles |
Distance between Benton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1915 miles | Houston : 729 miles | Philadelphia : 619 miles |
| Phoenix : 1566 miles | San Antonio : 901 miles | San Diego : 1862 miles |
| Dallas : 714 miles | San Jose : 2066 miles | Jacksonville : 377 miles |
| Indianapolis : 329 miles | San Francisco : 2128 miles | Austin : 833 miles |
| Columbus : 345 miles | Fort Worth : 746 miles | Charlotte : 216 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Benton, TN
Elementary schools in Benton
Benton Elementary
District of Polk CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 474
Middle schools in Benton
Chilhowee Middle School
District of Polk CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 350
High schools in Benton
Polk County High School
District of Polk CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 565
Leisure and activities in Benton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Chatata Valley Golf Club to Cleveland 7.5 miles | Cleveland Country Club to Cleveland 10.6 miles |
| Waterville Golf Course to Cleveland 13 miles | Copper Basin Golf Club to Copperhill 18.1 miles |
Other information on the Town of Benton
| Nuclear power plant | Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 40 mile Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 49 mile |
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