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Henry County Government
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Paris City Government

Tennessee Career Center
A resource for employers and job seekers from the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
1023 Mineral Wells Avenue
Paris, Tennessee 38242
(731) 644-7355


Tennessee's per-capita tax is only 64% of the national average. Paris-Henry County offers one of the lowest tax burdens in the state. The combination of these two favorable tax structures makes Paris and Henry County a preferred business and retirement area.


City and County Taxes

Henry County Tax Rate is $2.44 per $100.00

City of Paris Tax Rate is $.76 per $100.00

Residential property is assessed at 25%

Commercial property is assessed at 40%

Local Sales Tax 2 1/4%

City County
Police Officers 26 66
Police Cars 8 40
Planning Commission Yes Yes
Zoning Regulations Yes No
Industrial Development Corp., Yes Yes
Fire Defense Equipment 4 Pumpers 1 Aerial Truck 25 Tanker/Pumper
Firefighters 24 0
Volunteers 10 98
Insurance Rating 4 4