Paris, Tennessee
Paris is a city of 10,338 people in Henry County, Tennessee, founded in 1823.
Why visit Paris
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Parisian Theatre, Krider Performing Arts Center, Charles M. White House and E.K. Jernigan House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Paris
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Paris
Paris is a city in and the county seat of Henry County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,316.
From the Wikipedia article Paris, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Krider Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater
Auditorium in Paris, Tennessee, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Charles M. White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
E.K. Jernigan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
E.W. Grove Henry County High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
High school in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee
H.L. Bruce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Tennessee
North Poplar Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Tennessee, United States
Paris Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Henry County, Tennessee
Porter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
In Paris, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Tennessee
Robert E. Lee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Henry County, Tennessee
Thomas P. Jernigan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
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West Paris Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Tennessee, United States
Judge John C. Sweeney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes20
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
1016 Mineral Wells Road, Paris
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
History
The present site of Paris was selected by five commissioners appointed to the task of choosing a county seat at the December 1822 session of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Henry County. Their choice was a 50-acre (20 ha) site, of which 37.5 acres (15.2 ha) were owned by Joseph Blythe and 12.5 acres (5.1 ha) owned by Peter Ruff; both men donated the land to the county to have the seat there. A public square, streets, alleys, and 104 lots were laid off, and the lots were sold at auction over a two-day period in either March or April 1823.
Paris was incorporated on September 30, 1823. It was the first town incorporated in West Tennessee, followed by Lexington on October 9, 1824, and Memphis on December 19, 1826. The city was named after Paris, in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
As the county seat, Paris was a center of trade for the rural county, which was largely devoted to agriculture and particularly the cultivation of cotton as a commodity crop. The planters depended on a large workforce of enslaved African Americans. In 1927, a man named Joseph Upchurch was lynched in Paris.
From the History section of Paris, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare3
Map of Paris
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 5.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paris 2 Se (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
Henry 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)
- 2023-09-04: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (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, 5 miles away.
- Henry 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Puryear 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Big Sandy 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- McKenzie 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Gleason 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Murray 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Martin 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Jackson 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Fort Campbell North 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Dickson 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
- ParisTNEiffel, Unknown author, Public domain
- Businesses by Court Square Paris, TN, Myshadesofgray, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leeschool, Cj4258, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris (Henry County, Tennessee), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Hudson ave 1854 Home, CHARLIE ALLEN -PHOTOGRAPHER, CC BY-SA 3.0
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