Van Buren County

Created 1840 from Warren and White counties; named in honor of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), attorney general and governor of New York, U.S. senator from New York, U.S. secretary of state, eighth U.S. president.

Did You Know?One of Tennessee's most pristine state park's, Fall Creek Falls State Park, is located in Van Buren County.

Population5,477

County SeatSpencer

Land Area (SQ Miles)273

State SenatorSen. Eric Stewart(14th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6694

State RepresentativeRep. Bill Harmon (37th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6849

County MayorThe Honorable Kelly Dishman
Office: 931.946.2314

District Office ContactMcMinnville Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
477 North Chancery Street
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: 931.473.7251
Fax: 931.473.7259

Local Links and ResourcesFall Creek Falls State Park
Van Buren County Chamber of Commerce
The Mountain View