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Chester County, TN is conveniently located in the central, southwest area of the state and is situated about 85 miles northeast of Memphis, 135 miles southwest of Nashville, and is located just 15 miles south of Jackson, TN. Henderson is the County Seat of Chester County and is also the home of Freed-Hardeman University. Freed-Hardeman University is associated with the churches of Christ and has a student body made up of around 2500 students. With a population of about 17,200 (per the 2010 census) Chester County is the perfect place to find a quiet place to retire while still being close to many attractions and city life.
Includes Cities/Towns: Enville, Henderson, Jacks Creek, Luray.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Henderson, the county seat, has a wonderful Arts Commission that hosts many events throughout the year. Many of them consist of live music from singer/songwriters who grew up here and have hits in Nashville. There's also lots of opportunities for locals to show off their music abilities at the annual BBQ festival every September, Hee Haw Hootenanny every November, and Arts in the Alley once a month.
Just 15 minutes from Henderson, Jackson has a symphony, several theaters, and the Carl Perkins Center that has wonderful shows and bands throughout the year.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Henderson has many health care facilities, clinics and a wellness center. Henderson is only 25 minutes from a major hospital in Jackson.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Chester County, Tennessee?
According to Homefacts.com, "Henderson, TN is a Moderate Risk area for tornados. According to records, the largest tornado in the Henderson area was an F4 in 1956 that caused 60 injuries and 3 deaths. *Tornado risk is calculated from the destruction path that has occured within 30 miles of the location." A yearly average of tornadoes in Chester County is 2, average fatalities is 1, and the number of tornadoes within 50 miles of Henderson (Chester County) is 100. There has not been a tornado since 2012, and many of the tornadoes are a 0 on the F-scale.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
26
F°
37
F°
47
F°
Feb
30
F°
41
F°
52
F°
Mar
37
F°
50
F°
62
F°
Apr
46
F°
59
F°
71
F°
May
55
F°
67
F°
79
F°
Jun
64
F°
75
F°
86
F°
Jul
68
F°
79
F°
89
F°
Aug
66
F°
78
F°
89
F°
Sep
59
F°
71
F°
83
F°
Oct
47
F°
60
F°
73
F°
Nov
38
F°
50
F°
61
F°
Dec
29
F°
40
F°
50
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
22
0
Feb
0
18
0
Mar
0
10
0
Apr
0
2
0
May
1
0
0
Jun
8
0
0
Jul
15
0
0
Aug
14
0
0
Sep
4
0
0
Oct
0
2
0
Nov
0
9
0
Dec
0
20
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
4
"
9
30
%
Feb
5
"
9
33
%
Mar
5
"
10
38
%
Apr
5
"
10
47
%
May
6
"
10
59
%
Jun
4
"
9
67
%
Jul
5
"
9
71
%
Aug
3
"
7
70
%
Sep
4
"
7
63
%
Oct
4
"
7
51
%
Nov
5
"
9
41
%
Dec
6
"
10
33
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
1
"
1
1
Feb
1
"
1
1
Mar
0
"
0
0
Apr
0
"
0
0
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
0
"
0
0
Dec
0
"
0
0
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Chester County, TN
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Senior Assistance in
Chester County, TN
Chester County, Tennessee offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
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