Henderson, Tennessee
City · Population 6,519 · #88 in Tennessee
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About Henderson
Henderson is a close-knit town in southwestern Tennessee counting 6,519 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Henderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 836 residents per square mile.
📰 Henderson News Today
- Tracy Cloud Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Aug 12
- Troy Henderson changes decision, will return to Tennessee rockytoptalk.com · Apr 8
- Troy Henderson returning to Tennessee basketball instead of transferring On3 · Apr 8
- TWRA confirms black bear sighting in West TN wbbjtv.com · Jul 5
- 'There's no place I'd rather be' | Troy Henderson returns to Tennessee basketball instead of transferring WBIR · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Henderson Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,519.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Henderson
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Besso's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Jones Family Dining Hall
- Overflow Glacier Drinks & Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Snookum's Steakhouse — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson
- Dixie Youth Park reviews ★
- Gene Record Memorial Park reviews ★
- Henderson Wi-Fi Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Roadside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Henderson
- Chester County High School
- Chester County Junior High School
- Chester County Middle School
- East Chester Elementary School
- W Chester Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,519
Rank in state#88 of 345
Land area7.8 sq mi
Density836/sq mi
Coordinates35.4431, -88.6566