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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).

07/17/2026

07/06/2026

If you haven't been out to the Robert Sibley Airport, here is your chance. Come out to meet the team and have a great breakfast!

06/25/2026

🌾 Selmer Farmers Market 2026 Season Kickoff 🌾

📅 Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 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 2026 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
🍞 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 for free!
📞 Contact McNairy County Chamber & Tourism (731) 645-6360 or UT Extension – McNairy County (731) 645-3598 to reserve your spot.

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

06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, mentors, and father figures who make a difference every day. Thank you for the love and memories you create with your families and our communities.

Wishing all the dads out there a wonderful Father’s Day with the ones who mean the most.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us!

06/10/2026

☕ Join Us for Chamber Coffee at Huffoto Photography Studio! 📸

Start your Friday morning with coffee, conversation, and creativity at our next Chamber Coffee hosted by Huffoto Photography Studio!

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
📍 Huffoto Photography Studio
110 North Second Street, Selmer, TN

Come meet William Bryan Huff, tour the studio, and check out his newest work and creative space. We invite Chamber members, local businesses, and the community to stop by and connect!

For more information about Huffoto, call 662-284-6517.
We look forward to seeing you there!

To join the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce, call (731) 645-6360.

06/06/2026

📸 You’re Invited to Chamber Coffee at Huffoto Studio! ☕

Join the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism for a special Chamber Coffee on Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Huffoto Studio.

Come meet William Bryan Huff, the talented photographer and artist behind Huffoto Studio. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Bryan’s work has been featured in New York galleries, magazine covers and editorials, fashion and runway productions, music videos, record albums, family portraits, senior photography, and much more.

Take a tour of the studio, see where creativity comes to life, and learn more about the artist whose work has reached audiences far beyond McNairy County.

Enjoy coffee, conversation, networking, and a chance to connect with one of our community’s most accomplished creative professionals.

05/13/2026

You are cordially invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Chamber Coffee hosted by the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism in honor of Kemp Marketing.

Kemp Marketing
May 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting
McNairy County Chamber & Tourism Office, 111 North Third Street, Selmer, Tennessee

Kemp Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in helping businesses strengthen their online presence. Their services include search engine optimization (SEO), answer engine optimization (AEO), website design, and so much more.

Please join us as we welcome Brandy and her staff from Kemp Marketing to the community and celebrate their investment in McNairy County. Your presence and support are sincerely appreciated. Come have a cup of coffee on us!

Kemp Marketing (731) 234-1390

05/01/2026

It’s happening tonight in Selmer, TN! Join us for First Friday from 5-8 PM — a great evening to connect with the community, enjoy the atmosphere, and support local.

And don’t forget to bring your cool car for the Selmer Cruise-In on Warren & N Second Street, 6-9 PM. It’s going to be a fun night — hope to see you there!

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Selmer, TN
38375

Website

http://www.meetmcnairy.com/

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