Puryear Tennessee Map

About Puryear, Tennessee

Puryear is a locality in Henry County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 736. The population density is 310.3 people per km². Puryear is located at 36.4442°N, 88.3345°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38251.

Puryear lies in a gentle hollow where the rolling Tennessee landscape begins to soften, a place where the fields stretch out in broad, sun-drenched swathes under a sky that often carries the scent of distant rain. It lies 40.7 miles east-north-east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 75°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Paris. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, with the occasional splash of vibrant color from wildflowers or the deep, verdant shade of mature oak and hickory trees that line the quiet country roads. A palpable sense of stillness pervades Puryear, broken only by the low hum of cicadas in the summer heat or the distant rumble of a tractor working the rich soil. The air itself feels thick and slow, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops and the damp, loamy smell that rises from the creek beds after a shower. The history of Puryear is as deeply rooted in the agricultural rhythms of Henry County as the crops that have sustained it for generations. Its existence is a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of the land for those who find their livelihood in its bounty, with farming remaining a central pillar of its economy. The legacy of generations who have worked these fields, from early settlers to contemporary farmers, is etched not in grand monuments, but in the well-worn patterns of the landscape itself and the unhurried pace of daily life. While Puryear may not boast bustling marketplaces or grand historical sites, its character is defined by the quiet dignity of its people and the steadfast connection they share with the earth, a connection that has shaped its identity through the changing seasons and the passage of time.

About This Puryear Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Puryear, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.444223, -88.334486. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Puryear and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Puryear includes the ZIP code (38251), telephone area code (901), county seat of Henry County (Paris), and school district assignment (Henry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Puryear is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.