About McNairy County Fair

McNairy County is the setting of the "Walking Tall" story — where real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser waged a one-man war against illegal gambling and vice operations in the 1960s and 70s, carrying the legendary big stick, in a rural West Tennessee county where farming and the Pusser legend both define local identity.

What to Expect

Livestock and agricultural shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, community food vendors, and local entertainment celebrating McNairy County's West Tennessee farming heritage and the legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser story.

Visitor Tips

Selmer is the McNairy County seat. The Buford Pusser Home and Museum in Adamsville preserves the legendary lawman's home and memorabilia — a uniquely Tennessee small-town American story.

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