Big Sandy, Tennessee

About Big Sandy

Set in the northwestern part of Tennessee, Big Sandy is a tiny community with an estimated population of 497.

Officially, Big Sandy is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 789 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Tennessee headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Big Sandy Unique

• Positioned in northwestern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Big Sandy

• Ruggero's Italian Bistro

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Sandy

• Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Benton County Park reviews ★
• Big Sandy City Park reviews ★
• Big Sandy Unit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge reviews ★
• Greenhead Recreation Area reviews ★
• West Sandy Wildlife Management Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Big Sandy

• Big Sandy School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Big Sandy

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