Palmer, Tennessee
Town · Population 581 · #275 in Tennessee
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About Palmer
Set in the southern part of Tennessee, Palmer is a tiny community, home to 581 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Palmer holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 118 residents per square mile.
📰 Palmer News Today
- David Sherrill Meeks Obituary | Layne FH | Palmer, TN Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Lyndia Palmer Obituary Jul 17, 2026 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home · Jul 17
- Obituary for Stephen Francis Palmer - Johnson-Williams Funeral Home Johnson-Williams Funeral Home · Feb 8
- Glenda Palmer Obituary - Memphis, TN Dignity Memorial · Jun 19
- Man killed by pack of dogs on trail in Henning, Tennessee WREG.com · Jul 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palmer Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Palmer — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)581
Rank in state#275 of 345
Land area4.93 sq mi
Density118/sq mi
Coordinates35.3576, -85.5656