Weakley County

Weakley County is an administrative region in northwestern Tennessee with Dresden as its county seat, covering approximately 582 square miles. The area includes rural land, small towns, and the university that shapes the fabric of the county.

The county was established in 1823 and named after United States Congressman Robert Weakley, who represented the nation across several decades. This occurred during a period when settlement of this frontier region in the Southwest was being pushed forward.

The University of Tennessee at Martin shapes community life and draws young people to the area, giving the local society an academic character. This presence influences how people connect and what matters in their daily lives.

Visitors find basic services and small shops in Dresden and Martin for daily needs. The region is best explored by car since it is rural and spread out.

The North Fork of the Obion River flows through the northern part and connects the area to the larger Mississippi River system. These waterways have long shaped how people and goods moved through the land.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: October 21, 1823

Capital city: Dresden

Shares border with: Graves County, Hickman County, Obion County, Gibson County, Carroll County, Henry County

Website: http://weakleycountytn.gov

GPS coordinates: 36.29000,-88.72000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23