Puryear, Tennessee
City · Population 715 · #263 in Tennessee
About Puryear
Set in the northwestern part of Tennessee, Puryear is a tiny community, home to 715 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Puryear is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 753 residents per square mile.
📰 Puryear News Today
- Sandy Gallimore Obituary Feb 3, 2026 Ridgeway Funeral Home · Feb 3
- Highway 641 project to cut through heart of Puryear - Paris Post-Intelligencer Paris Post-Intelligencer · Apr 3
- 210 Pete Valentine Rd, Puryear, TN 38251 [Updated 6/17] Realtor.com · Jun 17
- Charges pending against driver involved in fatal three-vehicle crash that shut down highway in Henry County WSMV · Jun 1
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Puryear, Tennessee 38251 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
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What Makes Puryear Unique
- The only place in America named Puryear — 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 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Puryear
- Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)715
Rank in state#263 of 345
Land area0.95 sq mi
Density753/sq mi
Coordinates36.4414, -88.3324