Camden, Tennessee

About Camden

Set in the western part of Tennessee, Camden is a small town counting 3,692 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Camden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 650 residents per square mile.

📰 Camden News Today

• Elderly woman last seen at Camden, Tennessee, residential facility in February still missing NBC News · Apr 21
• Mary Louise Robertson Obituary (2026) - Camden, TN - Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home - Camden Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Marina loses docks to snow and ice in Benton County WSMV · Jan 25
• Joe Edward King Obituary May 28, 2026 Ridgeway Funeral Home · May 28
• Terry Wayne Hampton Obituary Jan 20, 2026 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Jan 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Camden Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Camden — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Camden

• Country & Western Steak House — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Camden

• Benton County Academy
• Briarwood School
• Camden Central High School
• Camden Elementary
• Camden Jr High School
• Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Camden

🏘️ Nearby Communities