Slayden, Tennessee
Town · Population 182 · #336 in Tennessee
About Slayden
Slayden is a tiny community in northern Tennessee with an estimated population of 182.
Officially, Slayden is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.53 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 119 residents per square mile.
📰 Slayden News Today
- Skits and Bits: Leprosy is found in Slayden, TN Main Street Media of Tennessee · Jun 10
- Jerry O'Neil Trotter Obituary Sep 14, 2025 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home · Sep 14
- Slayden, TN Weather Radar AccuWeather · Aug 7
- Marie P. Austin Obituary Feb 23, 2026 Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory · Feb 23
- Obituary information for Patsy Terry Reasons Slayden Milner & Orr Funeral Home · Sep 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Slayden Unique
- The only place in America named Slayden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Slayden
- Shiloh Bar-B-Q — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Historic Collinsville · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Slayden
- Montgomery Central Elementary
- Montgomery Central High
- Montgomery Central Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)182
Rank in state#336 of 345
Land area1.53 sq mi
Density119/sq mi
Coordinates36.2913, -87.4656