Why visit Martin
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Varsity Theatre, Martin, Ivandale, Marshalldale and Rotary Field.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Martin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Martin
Martin is a city in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,825 according to the 2020 census. The city is the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin.
From the Wikipedia article Martin, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Varsity Theatre, Martin
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Movie theater in Martin, Tennessee
Museums and landmarks5
Ivandale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic mansion in Martin, Tennessee, USA
Marshalldale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
W.T. Lawler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Martin, Tennessee
William Parker Caldwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Gardner, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Weakley County
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Hardy M. Graham Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
435 University Street, Martin
Pollinator Garden Eagle Scout Project
Park · 1.2 mi
Located along the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway, this garden is accessible during daylight.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Ruth's Q
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Diner, Grill, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
935 Main Street
Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00
Pizza DI Roma & Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
311 University Street, Martin
21 more on the map.
History
Martin is named for Captain William Martin. William Martin was born in Halifax County, Virginia in 1806, and moved to Weakley County, Tennessee with his wife Sarah in 1832. Captain Martin prospered through tobacco farming and began working to establish a railroad connection in what would later become Martin in 1852. It was not until after his death in 1859 that his sons, led primarily by George W. Martin, persuaded the Mississippi Central Railroad to locate a connection with the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad in what would become Martin, Tennessee in 1872.
Martin was initially named Green Briar Glade and then renamed Frost in honor of an official of the Illinois Central Railroad. George W. Martin, M. P. Martin and W. H. Martin sold to the Mississippi Central Railroad on February 11, 1874, for $5. The railroad renamed the area Martin in honor of William Martin and to better advertise the area. Surveyor H. C. Draughon laid out the town on September 22, 1874, and a petition of incorporation was filed by G.W. Martin, A.M. Clemons, and Draughon on September 24. A majority of the 36 residents voted in favor of the incorporation on November 27, and John L. Smith was appointed mayor. B.F. Crawford was elected mayor on February 5, 1875, alongside six aldermen and a constable.
From the History section of Martin, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare7
Map of Martin
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 5.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Martin U Of T Branch E (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
Weakley 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)
- 2023-12-13: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2022-01-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Everett-Stewart Airport (UCY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Sharon 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Dresden 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- South Fulton 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Greenfield 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Union City 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Murray 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Dyersburg 36 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Jackson 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Paducah 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Sikeston 56 mi northwest, 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
- Martin-Lindell-Street-tn, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Martin Downtown Commercial Historic District3 NRHP 100009137 Weakley County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martin Downtown Commercial Historic District NRHP 100009137 Weakley County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martin Downtown Commercial Historic District4 NRHP 100009137 Weakley County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martin Downtown Commercial Historic District2 NRHP 100009137 Weakley County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Varsity Theatre-Martin TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marshalldale-Martin TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UTM admin building, Benjamin Hunt, Public domain
- Ivandale1, Skylie74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivandale 2, Skylie74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hardy M. Graham Stadium, Jonrmart2016, CC BY 4.0
- Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, Jonrmart2016, CC BY 4.0
- Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, Jonrmart2016, CC BY 4.0
- Skyhawk Fieldhouse, Jonrmart2016, CC BY 4.0
- Skyhawk Arena, Jonrmart2016, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Parker Caldwell House3, Skylie74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Parker Caldwell House2, Skylie74, CC BY-SA 4.0
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