Oneida, Tennessee

Oneida is a town in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,787 at the 2020 census.

Oneida, Tennessee
Location of Oneida in Scott County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°30′2″N 84°31′0″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyScott
Established1880s
First Charter1905
IncorporatedMarch 22, 1917
Named forOneida, New York
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorLori Phillips-Jones
Area
  Total9.53 sq mi (24.69 km2)
  Land9.38 sq mi (24.31 km2)
  Water0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
1,444 ft (440 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,787
  Density403.52/sq mi (155.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37841
Area code423
FIPS code47-55860
GNIS feature ID1329062
Websitewww.townofoneida.com

Oneida is known for its proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The town is named for Oneida, New York, the home of several railroad executives who helped develop the town in the late 19th century.

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