Historic Downtown Selmer Today

Historic Downtown Selmer Today Historic Selmer Tennessee. This page will be dedicated to preserving images of Historic Selmer as it looks in the present day. It is located at 111 N. 2nd St.

People and events will also be featured so visit often! Thanks for coming by and submit your own views of our fair city! History
County seat
In 1890, the county seat of McNairy County was moved from Purdy to Selmer. Buford Pusser
Sheriff Buford Pusser served as the sheriff of McNairy County from 1964 to 1970, and since Selmer is the county seat, the location of the courthouse and the jail, this wa

s his base of operations. His story has been made famous in the Walking Tall movies starring Joe Don Baker and Bo Svenson. The movies were filmed in nearby Henderson. Newspaper
The oldest existing business in McNairy County is its newspaper, the Independent Appeal, which was founded in 1902. in Selmer. The McNairy County News began publication in 2009. The MCN is located at 252 Mulberry Avenue in Selmer. The paper has an online presence at mcnairycountynews.com and a page, as well as a weekly printed publication each Thursday. Geography

Selmer is located at 35°10′20″N 88°35′35″W (35.172333, -88.592964)
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25 km2).

Besides the McNairy Chamber & Tourism celebrating 61 years of service, we also celebrate everything McNairy County and o...
07/17/2025

Besides the McNairy Chamber & Tourism celebrating 61 years of service, we also celebrate everything McNairy County and our partners from around the region!

To find out more about us, scan the QR code or follow the link below.

https://issuu.com/mcnairychamberedctourism



McNairy County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Vacation
Visit Mississippi

07/17/2025

The University of Tennessee at Martin C**n Creek Science Center still has spots open for the monthly Community Day THIS SATURDAY! Digs are at 9a or 1p. Cost is $20 p/person. Please call (731) 646-1636 for information and/or to make your reservations today!

**nCreek

McNairy County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Vacation
Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association
McNairy County Tourism
Visit Jackson TN
Arts in McNairy
Visit Mississippi
Visit Corinth
Big Hill Pond State Park
Historic Downtown Selmer Today
Selmer Farmers Market
Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival
Shiloh National Military Park
Sheriff Buford Pusser Museum
Old Monterey Trail Committee
We Are McNairy
McNairy County Music Hall of Fame
The University of Tennessee - Martin McNairy County Center/Selmer

Give blood with Lifeline Blood Services today at the McNairy County Courthouse!
07/14/2025

Give blood with Lifeline Blood Services today at the McNairy County Courthouse!

We are doing things a little differently this month! First Friday is on the SECOND FRIDAY IN JULY! - July 11thJoin Selme...
07/10/2025

We are doing things a little differently this month!
First Friday is on the SECOND FRIDAY IN JULY! - July 11th

Join Selmer Businesses and McNairy County Chamber & Tourism on the First Friday, July 11, 2025!

First Friday
Friday, July 11
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Night Market at the Selmer Farmers Market
A6 Food Truck at Without Borders Nutrition
Lloyd Watkins & Hammer Down Band (Live Music) Sponsored by Arts in McNairy and McNairy County Chamber & Tourism

Shops Open w/ Extended Hours...
KG Gifts
Nellie Bea's Gifts
Country Chic's Boutique
Hometown Pizza
Shiloh Rose Boutique
Lotts Family Pharmacy
Subway South Y Selmer
Atzimba Mexican Restaurant
Nana's Taste & See Food Eatery
Stockdale's
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant
Pierce and Company Boutique
Brickhaven Coffee Company
Huffoto, Bryan Huff Photography Studio
Smokey Joe’s BBQ
El Palomino Mexican Restaurant
The Shack Salon and Gifts
Pierce and Co Boutique
Deberry Drugs
Retro Dawgs
Sassy Fras Boutique
Terrific Tans
Without Borders Nutrition
Sonic of Selmer
China King
Miss Maggie's Children Consignment Shop
Mammy’s Soap Co.
The In



Save the Dates for First Friday:
Friday, August 1
Friday, September 5
Friday, October 3
Friday, November 7
Friday, December 5

Today at 4pm! 🎉
07/01/2025

Today at 4pm! 🎉

06/27/2025

Today is the first day the Disaster Recovery Center will be open in McNairy County. If you were affected by the April 2025 disaster please come and apply for assistance.

🌾 Selmer Farmers Market 2025 Season Kickoff 🌾📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025⏰ 7:00 A.M.📍 Selmer Farmers Market, 100 Front ...
06/26/2025

🌾 Selmer Farmers Market 2025 Season Kickoff 🌾
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
⏰ 7:00 A.M.
📍 Selmer Farmers Market, 100 Front Street, Selmer, TN

The Selmer Farmers Market is back for another exciting season! Join us as we kick off the 2025 market season with fresh, locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and a strong sense of community.

What to Expect:
🥕 Fresh Produce – Locally grown fruits, vegetables, and farm goods
🎶 Live Music – Enjoy great entertainment while you shop on First Friday 5-8pm
🍞 Artisan Goods – Homemade breads, jams, crafts, and more
🚜 Meet the Farmers – Connect with the hardworking growers and makers in our area

Join us for a great day of shopping, socializing, and supporting locals!

Calling All Growers & Crafters!
Are you a local farmer, gardener, or artisan? We welcome all growers and crafters to set up and showcase their products!

📞 Sign Up Today! It is free!
Contact UT Extension – McNairy County to reserve your spot.
📍 More Information: 731-645-3598

Let’s kick off the season together and make this market the best yet! 🛍️🌻

🎉Join Arts in McNairy in celebrating the work of the immensely talented Maria Mack.🤩Her work is bright and colorful with...
06/22/2025

🎉Join Arts in McNairy in celebrating the work of the immensely talented Maria Mack.🤩

Her work is bright and colorful without lacking in power and emotion. She draws inspiration from music legends and her faith. She will have several pieces available for purchase. 🎨🖌️

✨Come meet the artist and enjoy refreshments provided by Arts in McNairy. ✨

🎟️This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.



McNairy County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival
McNairy County Music Hall of Fame
Historic Downtown Selmer Today
Tennessee Vacation
Tennessee Arts Commission
Selmer Farmers Market
McNairy County Tourism
Southwest Tennessee Development District
Welcome to Selmer
Explore McNairy
Visit McNairy
Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association

‼️‼️6/13/25 8:30pm UPDATE: Festival and Safety Committee has met and unfortunately has decided to postpone due to severe...
06/14/2025

‼️‼️6/13/25 8:30pm UPDATE: Festival and Safety Committee has met and unfortunately has decided to postpone due to severe change in weather!!! WE WILL POST THE RESCHEDULED DATE ASAP! Please help us share this information for those attending ‼️‼️

We are so sad to change, but know that the rescheduled date will be just as great!!! Thank you to each and every participant who supports the McNairy County Carl Perkins Center and the County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.

McNairy County Music Hall of Fame inductions will be happening throughout the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival, Satur...
06/12/2025

McNairy County Music Hall of Fame inductions will be happening throughout the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival, Saturday, June 14 in Historic Downtown Selmer!

At Shiloh Rose Boutique!
05/28/2025

At Shiloh Rose Boutique!

Look what is in from market! 😍

05/28/2025

🌞🏝️HELLO MAY🏝️🌞

Come see us today 9:30am-7:00pm and take advantage of our May Promo!

We can’t wait to see you!😍

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