Dresden, Tennessee
Dresden: town in the U.
About
Dresden is a town located in the county of Weakley in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,005 and a population density of 208 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,907 inhabitants.
The town was created 201 years ago in 1824.
Quick Facts about Dresden
| Population | 2,907 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Weakley County |
| Postal code | 38225 |
| Phone Area Codes | 731 |
| Area | 14.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2915,-88.7081 |
| Altitude | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Capital city | Dresden is capital of Weakley County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1825 (201 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:54:22 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dresden is located at 36°17'29"N 88°42'29"W (36.2914500, -88.7081100).
Dresden map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dresden decreased by 3.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,005 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,062 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,035 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,009 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,998 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,974 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,948 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,934 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,922 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,937 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,907 | -1.03% | estimation process |
People born in Dresden (7)
People born in Dresden, including basketball coach Lin Dunn, basketball player Popeye Jones, romanist and hispanist John McMurry Hill, .
More notable people
- Rice Alexander Pierce (American politician) he was born in 03/07/1848
- William D. Vincent (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1852
- William Ferguson Slemons (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 15/03/1830
- Mike Pyle (American martial artist) he was born in 18/09/1975
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dresden, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221768 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin (TN) | 38238 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dresden, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Dresden.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden Post Office | Dresden (TN) | 38225 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dresden, Ohio town in the U. with a population of 1,688 people.
- Dresden, New York in in New York, United States with a population of 279 people.
- Dresden, North Dakota human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 43 people.
- Dresden, Kansas village in the U. with a population of 39 people.
Other cities in Weakley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Weakley County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Martin | 10,567 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| Greenfield | 2,071 | City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States |
| Gleason | 1,369 | City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Sharon | 907 | Town in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dresden distances to largest Tennessee cities