Lexington, Tennessee

Lexington, Tennessee
Former post office in Lexington
Former post office in Lexington
Flag of Lexington, Tennessee
Location in Henderson County, Tennessee
Location in Henderson County, Tennessee
Coordinates: 35°39′26″N 88°23′33″W / 35.65722°N 88.39250°W / 35.65722; -88.39250
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyHenderson
Government
 • MayorJeff Griggs
Area
 • Total
11.88 sq mi (30.78 km2)
 • Land11.71 sq mi (30.32 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
Elevation
522 ft (159.1 m)
Population
 • Total
7,956
 • Density679.59/sq mi (262.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38351
Area code731
FIPS code47-41980[3]
GNIS feature ID1291101[4]
Websitewww.lexingtontn.gov

Lexington is a city in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. Lexington is midway between Memphis and Nashville, lying 10 miles (16 km) south of Interstate 40, which connects the two cities. The population was 7,956 at the 2020 census.[5] It is the county seat of Henderson County.[6]

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  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2020 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Lexington city, Tennessee". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.