Huntingdon, Tennessee
Huntingdon is a town of 4,441 people in Carroll County, Tennessee.
Why visit Huntingdon
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Southern Normal University and Court Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Huntingdon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Huntingdon
Huntingdon is a town in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,439 at the 2020 census and 3,985 in 2010. It is the county seat of Carroll County.
From the Wikipedia article Huntingdon, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Southern Normal University
School · 1.1 mi
School in Carroll County, Tennessee, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
History
European-American settlers named Huntingdon for Memucan Hunt, who first owned the town site in western Tennessee. Huntingdon was home to many prominent farming families.
From the History section of Huntingdon, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Long Rock Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Huntingdon
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 31°F | 5.3 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Huntingdon Wtp (0 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
Carroll 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)
- 2025-06-19: 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)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Henry County Airport (PHT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Camden 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Paris 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Dresden 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Martin 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Jackson 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Henderson 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Murray 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alamo 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bells 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Union City 46 mi northwest, 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
- Town square huntingdon tennessee, NathanReed, CC BY 2.0
- Court Theater Huntingdon, NDallasGuy70, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Epipagis fenestralis 326532297, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- Long Rock UMC, NDallasGuy70, CC BY-SA 4.0
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