Our History



Welcome to Chester County


Small Town Charm, Friendly People

Chester County is a small county in West Tennessee located 18 miles from Jackson, TN and 89 miles from Memphis, TN. Chester County offers numerous amenities for those who live, work, and play in this county of over 18,000 people. From the natural beauty of Chickasaw State Park and the Chickasaw Golf Course to our historic downtown Henderson, Chester County is a smart choice. We hope that you find our page a useful resource. Small town charm and friendly people make Chester County a great place to live. Residents and visitors enjoy the Chester County Barbeque Festival in September, Relay for Life events in May, Arts in the Alley in the summer months, beautiful Chickasaw State Park and Golf Course.  From our great tasting barbeque to our beautiful golf course and state park there is something for everyone in Chester County.

Whether you are a business entrepreneur looking for a potential site for your business, or someone who is looking for a nice place to live, we hope that you enjoy your visit to our website. As you can see, we are very proud of our county. It is a great place to call home.

Home of Freed-Hardeman University

Freed–Hardeman University is a private university made up of primarily undergraduate and residential students.