| # | City | Population | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 704,963 | |
| 2 | Memphis | 610,919 | City |
| 3 | Knoxville | 198,722 | City |
| 4 | Chattanooga | 191,496 | City |
| 5 | Clarksville | 185,690 | City |
| 6 | Murfreesboro | 168,387 | City |
| 7 | Franklin | 89,142 | City |
| 8 | Johnson City | 73,635 | City |
| 9 | Jackson | 69,303 | City |
| 10 | Hendersonville | 63,947 | City |