Silerton, Tennessee

About Silerton

Silerton, TN is a tiny community located in southwestern Tennessee with an estimated population of 97.

Officially, Silerton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 145 residents per square mile.

📰 Silerton News Today

• William "Bill" Donald Mayfield Obituary Apr 1, 2023 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Apr 1
• William "Bill" Donald Mayfield Obituary The Commercial Appeal · Apr 18
• Joe Rush Obituary Jun 19, 2025 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Jun 19
• Mark Foote Obituary (2024) - Silerton, TN - Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar Legacy obituary · Feb 24
• Couple murdered in Hardeman County Action News 5 · Sep 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Silerton Unique

• The only place in America named Silerton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 97 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Silerton

• Chickasaw Country Store & Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Silerton

• Chickasaw State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Chickasaw State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Silerton

🏘️ Nearby Communities