Lafayette, Tennessee
City · Population 5,919 · #95 in Tennessee
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About Lafayette
Lafayette, TN is a close-knit town located in northern Tennessee with an estimated population of 5,919.
Lafayette holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,117 residents per square mile.
📰 Lafayette News Today
- R. E. Driver Obituary | Sellars Funeral Home | Lafayette, TN Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Neighbor says murder victims were mother, daughter in Macon County shooting. Here’s what we know WSMV · Jun 26
- Two men safe after engine trouble leaves small plane lodged in tree near Lafayette WZTV · Jul 2
- Bernard LaFayette, leader of Selma voting rights campaign, dead at 85 Tennessee Lookout · Mar 6
- Macon County authorities investigate double murder, attempted suicide News Channel 5 Nashville · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lafayette Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Lafayette — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,919.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lafayette
- Agave's Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Gibson's Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lafayette
- Winding Stairs Park reviews ★
- Key Park reviews ★
- Macon County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Macon County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lafayette
- Central Elementary
- Fairlane Elementary
- Lafayette Elementary School
- Macon County High School
- Macon County Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Macon Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,919
Rank in state#95 of 345
Land area5.3 sq mi
Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates36.5241, -86.0306