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Located in the western part of the state near the Mississippi River, Dyersburg, Tennessee is a booming gateway to the west. Only 77 miles away from Memphis, the city of Dyersburg has enjoyed a great deal of growth over the years. Today Dyersburg is known as a progressive community and hub for retail, medical, employment and cultural opportunities in the tri-state region of Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri.

Dyersburg is not only a great place to do business, but is an excellent place to live. Dyersburg has recently been recognized as being one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns by Peachtree Publications. Outstanding school systems and higher learning institutions, churches, civic and cultural organizations, recreational facilities, job opportunities and an historic Downtown area all make Dyersburg a great place to live, work, play and visit!

Dyersburg History

The area that would become Dyersburg was originally occupied by the Chickasaw Indians. As American interests expanded westward, seizure of Indian lands was inevitable. The Chickasaw signed a treaty with Andrew Jackson and Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky, ceding their hunting ground in West Tennessee. Immigrants began to steadily stream into the newly acquired territory from Virginia and North and South Carolina.
Dyer County was established in 1803, and named in honor of Col. Robert H. Dyer, one of the heroes of the Battle of New Orleans under the command of General Andrew Jackson. Dyer eventually settled in the area that would bear his name, Dyer himself was the county’s first Postmaster and served on the first County Court.

The Town of Dyersburg made from land known as McIver’s Bluff, a land grand from the State of Tennessee. The town was originally made up of 60 acres of the original 640-acre grant. Dyersburg was officially incorporated in 1850.
Dyersburg quickly grew as a river town. Steamboat travel along the Forked Deer River made Dyersburg a natural hub of commerce. The first industrial boom in Dyer County occurred in 1879 when steamboats began shipping timber from Dyersburg to St. Louis to feed that city’s construction growth.

Dyersburg Parks & Recreation

Dyersburg Parks & Recreation Brochure

The Dyersburg Parks and Recreation Department has a diversified program offering something for everyone. From sports leagues to open park space, there are numerous possibilities in Dyersburg to spend your leisure time.

Rainbow Gymnastics Training Centers

This privately-owned gymnastics facility offers both gymnastics and cheerleading for children ages 12 months to 18 years old.

Dyersburg Events

Historic Downtown

Dyersburg’s Historic Downtown is the perfect setting for many of the area’s local events. These events foster a spirit of community in this small town. Several events draw people to Historic Courthouse square each spring including Read Across America, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, and various shows and concerts on the Square and at Yates Auditorium.

Dyer County Fair

Each Labor Day week the Dyer County Fair draws a crowd with carnival rides, crafts, livestock, horticulture, antique exhibits and more.

Boss Hoss Motorcycles

Each fall, the Downtown Dyersburg Development Association and Boss Hoss Motorcycles celebrate the founding of the city of Dyersburg and the unique, homegrown Boss Hoss motorcycles. The event includes Daredevil shows, food and craft vendors, musical entertainment and kid's events. See a Dyersburg original, Boss Hoss Motorcycles, and celebrate the history of transportation that made Dyersburg the gateway to Middle America.

For more information on Dyersburg events, please visit the Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar

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