Buchanan
is a small, unincorporated community located in northwest Tennessee next to Paris Landing State Park. The 841-acre State Park is situated along the western shore of Kentucky Lake and is one of the major recreational centers in northwest Tennessee. Once the site of a steamboat landing along the Tennessee River, the state park features a large marina and 18-hole golf course, resort inn, cabins, restaurant, two swimming pools, tennis courts, picnicking and campgrounds. Kentucky Lake is 160,000 acres in size and was formed when the Tennessee River was dammed. The lake is especially popular with those who love fishing and boating and other water sports. Its a perfect spot for relaxation and wildlife viewing, where you may spot deer, turkey, fox and coyote or eagles in the winter months. If you enjoy hiking, Paris Landing State Park also features a self-guided trail system that is three miles long and consists of two trails. In addition, the town of Buchanan is situated in what is known as the “Land Between the Lakes” region of Tennessee where over 100 miles of hiking trails are found. Other activities in the area include the annual “Summer in the Park,” concert series which takes place every Saturday from May to July in Paris Landing State Park.
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Buchanan Vacation Rentals
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Buchanan Weather & Climate
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Central Tennessee has a moderate four-season climate with warm, humid summers and mild, wet winters. Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, and thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. The higher elevations of the Smokies, Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains are generally cooler in the summer and colder, more blustery in the wintertime. Fall tends to be the dry season, due to the higher frequency of slow-moving high-pressure systems. Average annual snowfall ranges from 4-6 inches in the south and west to over 10 inches in the east. Due to the mild winter conditions over most of the state, snow cover rarely lasts for more than a few days. Severe storms, such as tornadoes, are infrequent in Tennessee, and when they do occur, it%u2019s usually west of the Cumberland Plateau.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
24°F |
4.23 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
27°F |
4.40 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
36°F |
5.31 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
45°F |
4.73 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
54°F |
5.02 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
63°F |
4.58 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
67°F |
4.51 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
65°F |
3.76 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
58°F |
3.90 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
46°F |
3.35 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
37°F |
4.86 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
28°F |
5.03 in. |
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Buchanan Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located about 18 miles northwest of Buchanan in Murray, Kentucky, Outlaw Field (CKV) located approximately 45 miles east of Buchanan in Clarksville, Tennessee, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located roughly 53 miles northwest of Buchanan in Paducah, Kentucky, and finally the Mc Kellar Sipes Regional airport (MKL) located around 70 miles southwest of Buchanan in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Buchanan Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 49.7 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 80.3 mi. | | | Nashville Valley Amusement Park | Nashville | TN | 81.6 mi. | | | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | Nashville | TN | 81.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 46.0 mi. | | | Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 81.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Paris Landing State Park Golf Course | Buchanan | TN | | | | Mt Pleasant Country Club | Mount Pleasant | TN | 3.5 mi. | | | Futures Golf Club | Puryear | TN | 6.8 mi. | | | Paris Country Club | Paris | TN | 11.3 mi. | | | Frances E Miller Memorial Golf Course | Murray | KY | 13.2 mi. | | | Sullivans Par 3 | Murray | KY | 13.2 mi. | | | Tennessean Golf Club | Springville | TN | 14.0 mi. | | | Kenlake State Resort Park | Hardin | KY | 22.8 mi. | | | Magic Valley Golf Course | Camden | TN | 27.6 mi. | | | Kerry Landing Golf Course | Benton | KY | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Paris Landing State Park | | TN | 6.6 mi. | | | Kenlake State Park | | KY | 21.5 mi. | | | Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | | TN | 28.0 mi. | | | Lake Barkley State Park | | KY | 32.1 mi. | | | Kentucky Dam Village State Park | | KY | 39.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Boyscout Museum | Murray | KY | 13.4 mi. | (Children's) | | Obion County Museum | Union City | TN | 47.2 mi. | (History) | | National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 49.7 mi. | (Art) |
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