Waverly, Tennessee
City · Population 4,381 · #116 in Tennessee
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About Waverly
Waverly is a small town in western Tennessee with an estimated population of 4,381.
Officially, Waverly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 501 residents per square mile.
📰 Waverly News Today
- Jury finds CSX not at fault for deadly 2021 Waverly flood WKRN News 2 · Aug 12
- CSX found not at fault in deadly Waverly Flood, jury rules after 5-day trial WZTV · Aug 13
- Hagerty optimistic about GOP in midterms, if focus is affordability The Tennessean · Aug 13
- Jury finds CSX Transportation not to blame for the ‘deadly tidal wave’ in 2021 Waverly flood News Channel 5 Nashville · Aug 12
- CSX found not at fault in deadly Waverly Flood, jury rules after 5-day trial WZTV · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waverly Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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
- 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 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waverly
- Las Plazas
- Whitts BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waverly
- Hugh Link Farm State Archaeological Area reviews ★
- Asbury Park reviews ★
- Missionary Park reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waverly
- Waverly Central High School
- Waverly Elementary
- Waverly Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,381
Rank in state#116 of 345
Land area8.75 sq mi
Density501/sq mi
Coordinates36.0939, -87.7847