Bells, Tennessee
Bells is a city of 2,373 people in Crockett County, Tennessee, founded in 1855.
Why visit Bells
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fruitvale.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Bells
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bells
Bells is a city in Crockett County, Tennessee. The population was 2,463 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bells, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Fruitvale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Unincorporated rural community in Crockett County, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Bells was established in the late 1820s on land acquired by brothers John and William Bell. When a city was founded on this land in 1855, it was given the name "Bells Depot." The city was incorporated in 1868, and the "Depot" was dropped from the name in 1880.
Bells was the home of the now-defunct West Tennessee Okra Festival. The festival included a horse show, beauty pageant, street carnival and other activities and shows. The Festival was always held during August, the peak of the okra season.
From the History section of Bells, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Bells
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 59°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 33°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alamo 1 N (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Crockett County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Alamo 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Jackson 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Dyersburg 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Atoka 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Martin 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Arlington 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Caruthersville 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakeland 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Blytheville 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bartlett 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bells-Main-St-tn, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- ISS028-E-11829 - View of Tennessee, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-67963 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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