Hornbeak, Tennessee
Town · Population 505 · #288 in Tennessee
About Hornbeak
Set in the northwestern part of Tennessee, Hornbeak is a tiny community, home to 505 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hornbeak is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 481 residents per square mile.
📰 Hornbeak News Today
- Teresa Readenour Obituary Jun 14, 2026 - Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home · Jun 14
- Joy Ann Shirley Obituary (2026) - Hornbeak, TN - Johnson-Williams Funeral Home - Newbern Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Obituary information for JoAnn Morris Hopper - white-ranson.com white-ranson.com · Mar 31
- Obituary for Linda Sanchez - Johnson-Williams Funeral Home Johnson-Williams Funeral Home · Jan 16
- Lee Warren Hornbeak taylorsince1909.com · Nov 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hornbeak Unique
- The only place in America named Hornbeak — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hornbeak
- DD's Diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Hornbeak
- Black Oak Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)505
Rank in state#288 of 345
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density481/sq mi
Coordinates36.3351, -89.2982