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Introduction to Paris, Tennessee
Paris, Tennessee, in Henry county, is 54 miles NE of Jackson, Tennessee and 86 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 9,763.
Paris History
Paris is the county seat of Henry County. The county was named after the famed Virginia orator, Patrick Henry. It has been home to several notable people, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Howell Edmunds Jackson, Cherry Jones, an award winning actress, country music artist Hank Williams Jr, and former Tennessee governor James D. Porter Jr.
Paris and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Paris
Maiden Park and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge offer visitors various outdoor recreational opportunities. Local festivals include the Henry County Fair and the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. One can also visit the 18 meter replica of the Eiffel Tower.
Paris Transportation
Barkley Regional Airport is nearby.
Paris Higher Education
Tennessee Technology Center at Paris is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Murray State University, Union University and Jackson State Community College.
Paris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Paris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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 | Paris Colleges Paris colleges and trade schools. |
 | Paris Hotels & Travel Paris hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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