About Pocahontas
Set in the southwestern part of Tennessee, Pocahontas is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Pocahontas is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.05 square miles.
📰 Pocahontas News Today
- James "Jimmy" Duncan Obituary Dec 17, 2025 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Dec 17
- Frank Daniel Bryant Obituary (2026) - Pocahontas, TN - Manchester Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 8
- James Cody Miller courieranywhere.com · Dec 12
- Stephen Craig King Obituary Apr 22, 2026 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Apr 25
- Hunter Benjamin Stephen Gray Obituary (2025) - Savannah, TN - Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer Legacy obituary · Dec 3
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What Makes Pocahontas Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Pocahontas — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southwestern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.05 sq mi
Coordinates35.0547, -88.8019