Adamsville is named after George D. Adams, who operated an inn and stagecoach stop in the 1840s. Adamsville is the birthplace of Buford Pusser, sheriff.
- CountyMcNairy County
- Population2,265 (2020 U.S. Census)
Adamsville is named after George D. Adams, who operated an inn and stagecoach stop in the 1840s. Adamsville is the birthplace of Buford Pusser, sheriff.
Adamsville, Tennessee gifts and souvenirs: 21 designs made from Adamsville's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Adamsville Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Adamsville Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Adamsville Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Adamsville Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Adamsville Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Adamsville Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The area in and around Adamsville was first surveyed by Davy Crockett. Just after 1818, George C. Adams and his family were the first settlers of European ancestry to locate to the area. A trading post would be opened, just north of where the Adamsville Cemetery is today. The trading post served the local Native communities and Anglo settlers. In 1838 the Bell's detachment of the Trail of Tears traveled through Adamsville. Settlers from North Carolina and Maury County, Tennessee migrated to the area and the settlement developed an agricultural economy. When the Battle of Shiloh was fought in 1862, Union Army soldiers were camped in Adamsville. Prior to that battle, the Skirmish at Adamsville resulted in a Confederate victory.
Adamsville was incorporated in 1870. The town struggled to grow until roads were improved in the early 20th century. Agriculture remained the main economic developer until the textile industry came into the area with Myrna Mills factory opening, and then other factories following.
In 1991 a strong F3 tornado ripped through the little town destroying homes, the tornado had also moved through neighboring city of Selmer.
On October 26, 2019, Post Tropical Storm Olga moved through the area, Adamsville being caught in the eyewall remnants experienced the worst damage in the area. The incident caused one death.
On March 31, 2023, a large and destructive EF3 tornado tore through the outskirts of town, killing 9 people and injuring 23. The tornado caused major damage to trees and many homes in the area.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Adamsville, Tennessee, revision 1374562189 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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1 free coloring page of Adamsville, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Adamsville's population was 2,265 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 2,207 in 2010.
A view of Adamsville