Covington is a city located in central Tipton County in the state of Tennessee, United States. Situated in the West Tennessee region, the city lies approximately 12 miles east of the Mississippi River and 42 miles northeast of Memphis.
As of the 2020 census, Covington had a population of 8,663 residents. It serves as the county seat of Tipton County and is recognized as the county's second-largest city. The city is also part of the Memphis, Tennessee Metropolitan Area.