Newport, Tennessee

Newport, Tennessee
Downtown Newport
Location of Newport in Cocke County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°57′42″N 83°11′51″W / 35.96167°N 83.19750°W / 35.96167; -83.19750
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyCocke
Founded1799
Incorporated1867
Government
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  TypeMayor-council
  MayorRoland Dykes III
  Vice MayorMike Proffitt
  City Council
List of Councilmembers
Area
  City
5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2)
  Land5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,168 ft (356 m)
Population
 (2020)
  City
6,868
  Density1,241.28/sq mi (479.25/km2)
  Urban
11,293
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
37821-37822
Area code423
FIPS code47-53000
GNIS feature ID2404374
Websitewww.cityofnewport-tn.com

Newport is a city in and the county seat of Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,945 at the 2010 census, down from 7,242 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in 2018 was 6,801. Newport is located along the Pigeon River.