Bolivar, Tennessee
Bolivar is a city of 5,144 people in Hardeman County, Tennessee, founded in October 18, 1825.
Why visit Bolivar
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Luez Theater, Bills-McNeal Historic District, North Main Street Historic District and Bolivar Courthouse Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Bolivar
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bolivar
Bolivar is a city in and the county seat of Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bolivar had a population of 5,205.
From the Wikipedia article Bolivar, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Bills-McNeal Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Bolivar, Tennessee, United States
North Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Bolivar, Tennessee
Bolivar Court Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Bolivar, Tennessee
United Sons and Daughters of Charity Lodge Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Bolivar, Tennessee
Western State Hospital Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
37 acres (15 ha) historic district in Bolivar, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes12
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
798 West Market Street
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
History
Bolivar was named for South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. The area is home to several historic properties and historic districts among the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardeman County, Tennessee including Bolivar Court Square Historic District, Western State Hospital Historic District, North Main Street Historic District, and the Bills-McNeal Historic District.
From the History section of Bolivar, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare5
Map of Bolivar
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 5.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bolivar Wtr Wks (1 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
Hardeman County has had 13 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)
- 2023-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Jackson 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Bells 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Corinth 36 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Alamo 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Arlington 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Ripley 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Lakeland 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Collierville 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Germantown 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bartlett 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- Bolivar tennessee square bw, lucianvenutian, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Courthouse in Spring, Bolivar TN, RealElectrical, CC BY-SA 3.0
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