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McNairy County was formed in 1823 from parts of Hardin County, and was named for Judge John McNairy.
Buford Pusser served as the sheriff of McNairy County from 1964 to 1970. The courthouse and jail in Selmer were his base of operations. He gained prominence for his fight against illegal distilleries, bootleggers, gambling establishments, and corruption in the county. His story has been made famous in the Walking Tall series of movies starring Joe Don Baker, Bo Svenson, Brian Dennehy, Dwayne Johnson, and in numerous documentaries and books.
Adjacent Counties
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Acton
- Adamsville
- Bethel Springs
- Chewalla
- Eastview
- Enville (part)
- Falcon
- Finger
- Guys
- McNairy
- Michie
- Milledgeville
- Purdy
- Ramer
- Selmer (County Seat)
- Stantonville
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