Bethel Springs, Tennessee

Bethel Springs is a town in McNairy County, Tennessee. The population was 742 at the 2020 census.

History

Bethel Springs was platted in 1860, when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Bethel Springs has been in operation since 1866. The community took its name from a nearby spring, which in turn was named after the Bethel Presbyterian Church. On March 31, 2023, a tornado hit the town, killing 9 people and injuring dozens.

Geography

Bethel Springs is located at (35.237378, -88.611429). Bethel Springs was named after a Presbyterian church that was founded in the area. Beth-El in Hebrew literally means "house of God".

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the census