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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 was 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).

🎉 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF Shackelford Funeral Directors! 🎉Please join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone! For 100...
11/01/2026

🎉 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF Shackelford Funeral Directors! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone! For 100 years, Shackelford Funeral Directors has been serving families and our community with compassion, care, and dedication.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
160 W. Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN

-Enjoy live music
-Great food by Big D’s BBQ
-Visit the 100-foot Wall of Remembrance

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the legacy of a business that has been part of our community for a century and to honor the families and lives touched throughout the years.

Congratulations to Shackelford Funeral Directors on this incredible 100-year Anniversary!

It is HALLOWEEN and we are ready! Due to the potential bad weather we are moving to the McNairy County Ag Event Center, ...
10/31/2026

It is HALLOWEEN and we are ready!
Due to the potential bad weather we are moving to the McNairy County Ag Event Center, High School Road, Selmer, TN. at 5- 8 pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
We will have DJX, Costume Contest and over 70 candy booths!

If you are having a trunk or treat and would like to participate with us at the arena please give us a call at (731) 610-1399.
-Jessica

Join the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism as we celebrate West Tennessee Healthcare Sports Plus Rehab Center...
10/28/2026

Join the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism as we celebrate West Tennessee Healthcare Sports Plus Rehab Centers - Selmer Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Come meet the team, tour the facility, and learn more about the rehabilitation services Sports Plus offers to help our community stay healthy, active, and strong!

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 2:30 PM
🎉 Open House: 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 270 East Court Avenue, Selmer, TN

We are excited to celebrate this wonderful healthcare resource in McNairy County! Come show your support, meet the professionals behind the care, and help us make this a special occasion!

We hope to see you there! 💙

Get your costumes ready for Halloween!
10/27/2026

Get your costumes ready for Halloween!

10/26/2026
Today is the day to see Arts in McNairy Edgar Allan Poe Dreams of Madness. It is fantastic!
10/25/2026

Today is the day to see Arts in McNairy Edgar Allan Poe Dreams of Madness. It is fantastic!

10/22/2026
10/22/2026

Shoes! Shoes! And more shoes! 👠 👟
Shop with us in store or online 🛍️
Pierceandcompanyboutique.com

10/22/2026

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▫️105 calories
▫️17g Protein
▫️115mg of Caffeine
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⏰ We are OPEN today from 7am-5pm

📲 CALL or TEXT ahead 731-439-1379

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📍Located @ 124 West Court Ave Selmer, TN

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