Overview
Benton County is centrally located to the majority of the U.S. population and has access to ground and rail, and close proximity to multiple river ports. Benton County has a variety of recreation and tourism venues including Kentucky Lake, Patsy Cline Memorial and two state parks. There are two units of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge within Benton County. Camden General Hospital serves the community healthcare needs.
Brett W. Lashlee
County Mayor
Benton County Courthouse
1 Court Square, #102
Camden, TN 38320
Tel: (731) 584-6011
Cell: (615) 218-1503
Email:
Website: bentoncountytn.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BentonCoTN
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Executive Director
Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce
266 Hwy 641 N
Camden, TN 38320
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Tel: (731) 584-8395
Toll Free: (877) 584-8395
Fax: (731) 584-5544
Email:
Website: www.bentoncountycamden.com
| People QuickFacts | Benton County | Tennessee |
| Population, 2011 estimate | 16,430 | 6,403,353 |
| Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base | 16,489 | 6,346,110 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011 | -0.4% | 0.9% |
| Population, 2010 | 16,489 | 6,346,105 |
| Persons under 5 years, percent, 2011 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Persons under 18 years, percent, 2011 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2011 | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| Female persons, percent, 2011 | 50.9% | 51.3% |
Summary of assests including airports, river ports, etc. for Benton County, TN
