TLDR**:  Tullahoma TN -- The Quick Overview

Tullahoma is an 1800's city that has dramatically grown with the establishment of the Tims Ford Lake in the 1970s and the establishment of Arnold Air Force Base.  Check out the 39 Tullahoma restaurants, the unique civil war historical area, and phenomenal outdoor activities.  **TLDR means Too Long Didn't Read.  For the younger folks its a brief summary.

Tullahoma Restaurants

There are a wide breadth of restaurants in Tullahoma as well as throughout the Coffee and Franklin County areas.

Things to Do in Tullahoma TN

From water-based activities, to outdoor activities, Tullahoma history, restaurants, and loads of fun for everything.  Check out our list of things to do in Tullahoma TN

Learn About Tullahoma

Tullahoma is a beautiful town established in the early 1800's.  Learn more about the growth, the history, and the path forward.

Tims Ford Lake

The 10,700 acre lake has 250 miles of shoreline and a dam on the western side.  There are 4 Tims Ford Lake Marinas that allow you to rent boats.  There is loads of hiking, biking, water activities.

How Big is Tullahoma TN?

Tullahoma TN has a population around 20,000 people. The city of Tullahoma was established in 1852 as the railroad was being built .  The city comprises 23.5 square miles of which 0.1 square miles is water.  

The city has many parks and miles of walking trails.  There are a few golf courses and athletic fields as well.   The Tullahoma TN zip code also covers a small portion of Tims Ford Lake.

The city of Tullahoma is on the northern side of Tims Ford Lake and is located in the 931 area code

Tullahoma TN on Tims Ford Lake

The Tullahoma Zip code covers more than the incorporated area of Tullahoma TN.  

The dark gray shaded area is the incorporated portion of Tullahoma while the light gray shaded area includes the full Tullahoma TN Zip Code area.  The circled area in red shows the coverage around the Tims Ford Lake.

How Did Tullahoma TN Get Its Name?

Tullahoma TN was named in the mid-1800's.  The name Tullahoma was derived from one of two possible ways (reference Wikipedia)

1) The word Tullahoma is derived from the Choctaw language, and means "red rock".

2) An alternative explanation of the name is that Peter Decherd, who donated the land for the railroad right-of-way (and was therefore given the right to name two stations along the line), named one station Decherd, after himself, and the other as Tulkahoma (later changed to Tullahoma). Tullahoma was the name of Decherd's favorite horse, which had been named for a Choctaw chief captured by Decherd's grandfather. (There was also a town called Tullahoma in Mississippi, which later changed its name to Grenada.)

What is the History Of Tullahoma TN?

The best way to read about the history of Tullahoma TN is to read the text on the Tullahoma TN website.   

Briefly, there is a great deal of civil war history and World War II history (the current Arnold AFB was a practice battleground for WWII) .  Many of the buildings in the old downtown Tullahoma area (photo on the left) are from the late 1800s or early 1900's.  In fact, the South Jackson Performing Arts Theater used to be an 1800's era school house that has since been expanded.

Also, we have written article called, Tullahoma TN: A Tapestry of History and Progress 

Are There Things to Do in Tullahoma?

There are so many things to see and do in Tullahoma, TN!  Some of these include:

• Tullahoma TN Restaurants:  There are over 50 restaurants in Tullahoma
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• Things to do in Tullahoma - is an article highlighting all the things to do in the Tullahoma area think hiking trails, bowling, movies, museums, art, farmers markets and more.
  
  
• Activities and Attractions in the Tims Ford Lake area provides a list of a variety of things to do. Highlights include renting a boat on the lake, hiking in Tims Ford State Park, Fishing, visiting the historical locations in the area, boating, eating at a marina on the lake, swimming, movies, playgrounds, etc.....
  
  
• Read our blog to learn more about the area

Tullahoma TN Hosts Many Events and Festivals in the Area

Tullahoma Tennessee has a number of festivals and events throughout the year. There are events for every interest and genre.  One of the prominent events is the 41A Festival during the summer.  There are farmers markets each week during the summer months as well.

See the Tims Ford Lake Events Calendar for the most up to date list.

If you enjoy celebrating special occasions like weddings or anniversaries or simply want to celebrate the big game on your own terms, you can’t go wrong with these Tullahoma festivals! 

Tullahoma TN Weather

Tullahoma TN weather tends to be a bit more moderate than for those up north.  However, there's a saying that if you don't like the weather one week just wait a week.  

Historical Weather in Tullahoma TN includes (averages F):

• Coldest Month:  January - High: 49, Low: 29 
• Hottest Month:  Tie with July and August
  • High: 87, Low: 65

Click Here for the Tullahoma Weather Radar Page

Jobs in Tullahoma TN

There are often many jobs in Tullahoma TN as well as surrounding areas.  See our listing of jobs in the area.

Medical Services in Tullahoma TN

There are many doctors in Tullahoma TN.  We have a list of those listed on our website to make it easy to find the right Tullahoma Doctor, Dentist, hospital or other medical service.

We even have a list of the local veterinarians and pet care locations.