CallataGuidesNewport, TN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Newport, TN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 37,5962024 est.
- Establishments
- 474CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Newport, TN area
The Newport, TN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Tennessee and had 37,596 residents in July 2024, up 4.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 742nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 893rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Cocke County, TN | 37,596 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Newport, TN
County Business Patterns counted 474 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 5,871 people in mid-March with $248.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.4 employees per establishment. 54.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (115), accommodation and food services (59), and other services (except public administration) (55).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 115 | 1,576 | $49,389,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 59 | 1,003 | $18,941,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 55 | 188 | $5,706,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 46 | 880 | $48,008,000 |
| Construction (23) | 29 | 170 | $7,846,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 29 | 137 | $6,056,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 29 | 86 | $3,570,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 28 | 1,315 | $78,668,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 21 | 110 (high noise) | $4,425,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 13 | 69 | $6,653,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 51 | $2,967,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 12 | 95 | $4,877,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 12 | 32 (high noise) | $986,000 |
| Information (51) | 6 | 40 | $1,790,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 46 | $3,314,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Newport, TN's businesses compare
Newport, TN has 12.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 48.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,234 (38.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 258 | 54.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 91 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 59 | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 47 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 19 | 4.0% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Newport, TN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 26 have a published Census count in Newport, TN. The largest are full-service restaurants (21), limited-service restaurants (17), and physician practices (10).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 384 | 18.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 17 | 480 | 28.2 |
| Physician practices | 10 | 107 | 10.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 95 | 10.6 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| Law offices | 7 | 11 | 1.6 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 55 | 7.9 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 107 | 17.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 6 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | 69 | 11.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 287 | 57.4 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 44 | 11.0 |
| Optometry practices | 4 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 3 | — | — |
| Tax preparation services | 3 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 3 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 3 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 3 | — | — |
| RV parks and campgrounds | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Furniture stores | 3 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Hardware stores | 3 | 35 | 11.7 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 3 | 6 | 2.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Newport, TN
The area's named cities and towns have 15 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 423 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 15 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, TN | 6,954 | 423 | 15 |
Phone costs for a typical Newport, TN business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Newport, TN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Newport, TN
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Newport, TN, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Newport, TN?
423, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Newport, TN area?
474 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Newport, TN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).