Big Sandy, Tennessee
Big Sandy: town in Benton County
About
Big Sandy is a town located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Quick Facts about Big Sandy
| Population | 542 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Benton County |
| Postal code | 38221 |
| Phone Area Codes | 731 |
| Area | 1.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2348,-88.0853 |
| Altitude | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:31:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Sandy is located at 36°14'5"N 88°5'7"W (36.2347800, -88.0853100).
Big Sandy map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 72...
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Big Sandy (1)
American musician Jaycee Hill was born in Big Sandy
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Sandy, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221281 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris | Paris (TN) | 38242 |
| 220756 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie | McKenzie (TN) | 38201 |
| 219718 | Bethel University | McKenzie (TN) | 38201 |
| 157401 | Murray State University | Murray (KY) | 42071-3318 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Big Sandy, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Big Sandy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Post Office | Big Sandy (TN) | 38221 |
| Springvill Post Office | Springville (TN) | 38256 |
| Mansfield Post Office | Mansfield (TN) | 38236 |
| Camden Post Office | Camden (TN) | 38320 |
| Eva Post Office | Eva (TN) | 38333 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Big Sandy, Texas town of the United States with a population of 1,412 people.
- Big Sandy, Montana town of the United States with a population of 566 people.
- Big Sandy, Tennessee town in Benton County with a population of 517 people.
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 3,620 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Halls | 2,041 | Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Pleasant Hill | 558 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Liberty | 330 | Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States |