Centertown at a glance
- Population: 314 people, the 315th-largest place among Tennessee's 344 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 298 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: an increase of about 5.4% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Tennessee places: 315th-largest of 344 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 8% of Tennessee's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 35.7251, -85.9197 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Morrison, TN (8 mi); McMinnville, TN (8 mi); Woodbury, TN (11 mi); Smithville, TN (17 mi); Liberty, TN (20 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller places: Viola, TN (13 mi); Auburntown, TN (18 mi); Normandy, TN (27 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Centertown
Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning no collateral is pledged, and they are repaid in equal installments over a fixed term.
The number to compare is the APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in origination fees and other charges; our personal loan calculator will show what a given amount and term would cost.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Pre-qualifying with several lenders takes minutes, uses a soft pull, and gives you real numbers to compare before any hard inquiry.
Tennessee lending rules that apply in Centertown
The table lists the Tennessee rules that apply to a loan made in Centertown, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10.75% per annum (maximum effective formula rate for written contracts, announced September 15, 2026) Source says: the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum | Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Licensed; deferred presentment services (payday) lenders must obtain a TDFI license, including internet lenders (Tenn. Code Ann. § 45-17-103) Source says: deferred presentment services in this state through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, or other means without having first obtained a license | Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | TDFI Compliance Division licenses industrial loan & thrift companies, deferred presentment companies, flexible credit companies, and other consumer lenders Source says: The Compliance Division is responsible for the licensing and regulatory supervision of the following types of financial institutions operating in Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) Source says: The Department regulates banks, credit unions, trust companies, business and industrial development corporations, industrial loan and thrift companies | Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Centertown
Before you share your details with a lender in Centertown:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Tennessee using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.