Waverly, Tennessee

About Waverly

Waverly is a small town in western Tennessee with an estimated population of 4,381.

Officially, Waverly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 501 residents per square mile.

📰 Waverly News Today

• Annette Lynn Davis Obituary | Luff-Bowen Funeral Home | Waverly, TN Tribute Archive · Oct 8
• This morning, Maria Lee & I were honored to be back in Waverly with the people of Humphreys County. We are proud to recognize this community's resilience & strength as we reflect on TN's contributions to the American story. 🇺🇸 Facebook · May 14
• As Waverly nears the five year mark since the deadly flood, a federal lawsuit is heading to trial News Channel 5 Nashville · Jun 9
• Above & Beyond: Waverly man went into burning home to save two young brothers Knox TN Today · Sep 28
• Jury finds CSX not at fault for deadly 2021 Waverly flood WKRN News 2 · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Tennessee headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Waverly Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waverly

• Las Plazas
• Whitts BBQ — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waverly

• Hugh Link Farm State Archaeological Area reviews ★
• Asbury Park reviews ★
• Missionary Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waverly

• Waverly Central High School
• Waverly Elementary
• Waverly Jr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Waverly

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