Tennille is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,469 in 2020.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tennille in 1875. The community was named after Francis Tennille, an early settler.

Geography

Tennille is located at 32.93806°N, -82.81056°W (32.938174, -82.810582). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, of which 1.7 sqmi is land and 0.58% is water.

Demographics

Notable people

Charles E. Choate, an architect whose works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, resided at Tennille. Jack Carroll Massey (June 15, 1904 – February 15, 1990) was an American venture capitalist and entrepreneur who owned Kentucky Fried Chicken, co-founded the Hospital Corporation of America, and owned one of the largest franchisees of Wendy's. He was the first American businessman to take three different companies public. Born in Tennille.