Benton
Benton
Information & Data for Benton
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Municipal Statistics
Key demographic and administrative details about this municipality, including population, election cycle, and staffing.
| County | Polk |
|---|---|
| Municipality | City |
| Population (Certified by TNECD*) | 2025: 1,523 2010: 1,385 |
| Next Election | 11-07-2028 |
| Grand Division | East |
| Time Zone | Eastern |
| Employees | 16 |
Municipal Data
Essential information about local governance, meeting schedules, and city services.
| Meets | 1st Monday at 10:00 AM at Benton Municipal Building |
|---|---|
| Office Hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Charter | Private Acts 1988, ch. 204, p. 143 |
| Incorporation Act | Private Acts 1915, ch. 331, p. 1161 |
| Incorporation Date | 11/01/1915 |
| City Utilities | Garbage, Sewer, Water |
| Links | Link To Districts |
Benton Charter and Code
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*Population figure provided by the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Center for Economic Research in Tennessee (CERT) and updated annually.
Location
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