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Camden, Tennessee
Camden is a city of 3,678 people in Benton County, Tennessee, founded in 1836.
Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include United States Post Office and William Thompson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Benton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,674 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Camden, Tennessee, United States
William Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Country & Western Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
189 Extension Street, Camden
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
History
Native Americans were living in the Camden area as early as the Archaic period (8000-1000 BC). A significant archaeological site has been excavated at nearby Eva (the actual site is now submerged under Kentucky Lake), uncovering evidence of semi-permanent habitation dating back 7000 years.
The first European settlers arrived in the Benton County area around 1818, shortly after (and probably before) the county was purchased from the Chickasaw. Camden has its roots as a stopover along the stage coach route between Nashville and Memphis. Initially known as "Tranquility", the community had attained the name "Camden" by the 1830s, a name influenced by the Revolutionary War-era Battle of Camden. When Benton County was created in 1835, Camden was chosen as the county seat. The City of Camden was officially incorporated in 1838.
On October 20, 1922, George and Ed Hartley were lynched by a large mob outside Camden County Jail after being convicted of manslaughter.
From the History section of Camden, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career And Technical Center
School · 0.4 mi
155 Schools Dr, Camden
Healthcare1
Map of Camden
21 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 | 4.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camden (2 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
Benton County has had 18 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)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Henry County Airport (PHT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Paris 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Murray 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Dickson 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Burns 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bon Aqua Junction 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Martin 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jackson 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Campbell North 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Clarksville 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Fairview 55 mi east, 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
- Downtown Camden TN 2012-07-27 016, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Camden TN 2012-07-27 017, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- William Thompson House, Pinakin shah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS041-E-105509 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-7100 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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