Why visit Henderson
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chester County Courthouse, National Teacher's Normal and Business College Administration Building, Dixie Youth Park and Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Henderson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Henderson
Henderson is a city in and the county seat of Chester County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Henderson had a population of 6,308.
From the Wikipedia article Henderson, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Chester County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Courthouse in Tennessee, United States
National Teacher's Normal and Business College Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
University building in Henderson, Tennessee
Pinson Mounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Archaeological park
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes17
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
430 West Main Street, Henderson
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
165 North Church Street, Henderson
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.4 mi
447 East Main, Henderson
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
5 more on the map.
History
Henderson was platted in 1857, when the railroad was extended to that point. The city takes its name from Henderson County, Tennessee. Henderson was called Dayton until the Civil War, when it then became known as Henderson Station and, finally, Henderson.
From the History section of Henderson, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Henderson church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
240 White Avenue, Henderson
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Henderson
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 27°F | 5.2 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 6.4 in |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 5.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Henderson 4 W (4 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
Chester County has had 11 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)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-05-09: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (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, 18 miles away.
- Jackson 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Bolivar 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Crump 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Bells 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Corinth 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Brownsville 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Alamo 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Clifton 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Farmington 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Ripley 51 mi south, 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 henderson tennessee, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pinson-mounds-sauls-mound, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- National Teacher's Normal and Business College Administration Building, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chester county tennessee courthouse, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
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