About Us
Photo shows J E Dunaway, Sheriff 1924-1928 in front of jail with wife, Laura and son Shelby.

McNairy County was formed out of Hardin County, Tenn in 1823. The courthouse is located in Selmer, Tenn. We have ten muncipalities: Adamsville – Bethel Springs – Eastview – Finger – Guys – Michie – Milledgeville – Ramer – Selmer – Stantonville.
Surrounding counties: Chester, Hardeman, Hardin and Alcorn County, Miss.
County Offices and Library
McNairy County Government – http://www.mcnairycountytn.com/
Tennessee Genealogical Society- http://www.tngs.org/
Tennessee History for Kids- http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/
Tennessee Secretary of State/ State Archives- http://www.state.tn.us/sos
Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County, TN Register of Deeds/Archives http://register.shelby.tn.us/
West Tennessee Historical Society- http://www.wths-tn.org/
Do you have records to add?
If you have historical documents that you think we should include on this site, a question you would like to ask, or if you are willing to volunteer work, please send us a message.