Spencer, Tennessee

Spencer, Tennessee
Van Buren County's former Courthouse in Spencer
Location of Spencer in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°44′37″N 85°27′30″W / 35.74361°N 85.45833°W / 35.74361; -85.45833
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyVan Buren
Founded1850
Incorporated1909
Area
  Total
6.55 sq mi (16.98 km2)
  Land6.55 sq mi (16.98 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,798 ft (548 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,462
  Density223.04/sq mi (86.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38585
Area code931
FIPS code47-70240
GNIS feature ID1270985

Spencer is a town in Van Buren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,683 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Van Buren County. It is home to Fall Creek Falls State Park.