Biggest Cities in Tennessee - 1940 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Tennessee (1940 Census)

Rank	City	1940 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Memphis	292,942	1.5%
2	Nashville	167,402	0.8%
3	Chattanooga	128,163	0.7%
4	Knoxville	111,580	0.5%

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What was the largest city in Tennessee in 1940?

In 1940, the largest city in Tennessee was Memphis, with a population of 292,942. The second largest city is Nashville-Davidson, with a population of 167,402.