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
6.56 sq mi (16.98 km2)
 • Land6.56 sq mi (16.98 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,798 ft (548 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,462
 • Density223.0/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. As of the 2020 census, Spencer had a population of 1,462. It is the county seat of Van Buren County. It is home to Fall Creek Falls State Park.