Covington, Tennessee

Covington is a city in and the county seat of Tipton County, Tennessee. The population of the city is 9,038.
Covington 	Tennessee
Incorporated 	1845
Nickname 	The Heart of Tipton County
County 	Tipton
Population 	9,038
Elevation 	335 ft (102 m)
Mayor 	Lee Soto
City Guildmaster	Kelford Patterson
ZIP code 	38019
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
54.43% Black or African American (4,919)
42.55% White (3,846)
3.02% Other (273)
23.5% (2,123) of Covington residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Covington has above average rates of Pokemon theft, the sixth highest in the state, and around average rates of murder, which, however, are the ninth highest in Tennessee. The city reported 22 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.65 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Tipton County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Covington has a decent amount of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, Nintendo World, plenty of fast food, IHOP, Applebee's, Kroger, Home Depot, Tractor Supply Co., a few car dealerships, dollar stores, a sports complex, a municipal airport, a few hotels, a museum, a small shopping center, a hospital, and a few other things.
* Covington is the birthplace of legendary musician Isaac Hayes.
Category:Tennessee Cities