Dyersburg, Tennessee

Dyersburg is a city and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States. It is located in northwest Tennessee, 79 miles (127 km) northeast of Memphis on the Forked Deer River. The population was 16,164 at the 2020 census, down 5.72% from the 2010 census.

Dyersburg, Tennessee
The Bank of Dyersburg building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Motto: 
"Dyersburg...the Gateway to Everywhere"
Location of Dyersburg in Dyer County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°2′N 89°23′W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyDyer
First Settled1819
Established1826
Named forCol. Robert H. Dyer (1774-1826)
Government
  MayorJohn Holden
Area
  Total17.43 sq mi (45.15 km2)
  Land17.32 sq mi (44.86 km2)
  Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total16,164
  Density933.31/sq mi (360.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
38024-38025
Area code731
FIPS code47-22200
GNIS feature ID1283267
Websitewww.dyersburgtn.gov
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