McNairy County, County seat in Tennessee, United States.
McNairy County extends across 564 square miles of land in southwestern Tennessee, featuring rolling hills, farmlands, and natural forests throughout the region.
The county was established in 1823 from sections of Hardin County and named after Judge John McNairy, with Purdy serving as the initial county seat.
The Independent Appeal newspaper, founded in 1902, continues to serve as the primary source of local news and community information for McNairy County residents.
The McNairy County School District operates eight educational facilities that provide comprehensive instruction from kindergarten through twelfth grade for over 4,000 students.
The Coon Creek Science Center in Leapwood preserves marine fossils from the Late Cretaceous period, containing shells and vertebrate remains from 70 million years ago.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: October 8, 1823
Capital city: Selmer
Shares border with: Chester County, Alcorn County, Hardin County, Hardeman County
Website: http://mcnairycountytn.com
GPS coordinates: 35.18000,-88.56000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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