Oakland, Tennessee

Oakland, Tennessee
Oakland welcome sign
Nickname: 
"The Crossroads of North America"
Location of Oakland in Fayette County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°13′36″N 89°31′5″W / 35.22667°N 89.51806°W / 35.22667; -89.51806
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyFayette
Area
  Total
10.45 sq mi (27.08 km2)
  Land10.42 sq mi (26.99 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,936
  Density857.50/sq mi (331.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38060
Area code901
FIPS code47-54920
GNIS feature ID1296176
Websitewww.oaklandtennessee.org

Oakland is a town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020 the population of the town was 8,936, a gain of 417.8% since 2000, Reasons for this population boom, are the cities/counties low taxes, its low crime rate, and the 4 lane expansion of U.S. Highway 64 in the early 1990s. In 2023, the town was found to be one of the safest in Tennessee, rating 2nd.