Lexington, Tennessee
About Lexington
Set in the western part of Tennessee, Lexington is a close-knit town, home to 8,037 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lexington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 683 residents per square mile.
📰 Lexington News Today
- Wendy’s Vestco marks 30 years of local franchise ownership in West Tennessee wbbjtv.com · Aug 18
- Margaret Catherine "Kitty" Lodholm Obituary (2026) - Lexington, TN - Reed's Chapel Funeral Home - Lexington Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Skyhawks Travel To Lexington, Tennessee To Face Austin Peay Tuesday utmsports.com · Apr 13
- SB Preview: #9 Tennessee Ready For Border Battle At Kentucky University of Tennessee Athletics · Apr 10
- Lexington, Tennessee 38351 The Weather Channel · Apr 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lexington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Lexington — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,037.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Lexington
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Lexington
- Fan Cave Pizzeria — pizza
- Main & Monroe
- B.E. Scott's BBQ — barbecue
- Baja Grill — tex-mex
- Big Cats Pizza Company — pizza
- Famous Chinese Restaurant — chinese
- Grecian Restaurant
- Los Portales Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- The Corner Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Beech River Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lexington
- Bargerton Elementary
- Lexington High School
- Lexington Middle School
- Paul G. Caywood Elementary
- Pin Oak Elementary
- South Haven Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Henderson County Community Hospital · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.