Town of Brighton

Town of Brighton Situated in the center of Tipton County in West Tennessee, Brighton is a modern Mayberry. W. Smith, Sr. who gave the initial five acres for the Depot grounds.

While keeping the charm of a small town, Brighton has grown exponentially to offer a range of businesses and residential accommodations. Brighton was established in the year 1873 along the newly completed tracts of the Memphis and Paducah Railroad upon the lands of A. The new town was named for Mr. Bright, the first conductor on the Memphis Division of the said road. The new town grew quickly. By

the late 1870's, Brighton had two dry goods stores, three grocery stores, two saloons, two blacksmith shops, two wagon shops, one brick yard, one steam saw and grist mill, one steam cotton gin, a Baptist church, two physicians, and a population around 100. In 1883, the veterans of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Confederate States of America made Brighton the permanent site of their annual reunion. At Brighton the veterans reunion took on new dimensions and it grew into a reunion of all Confederate veterans of Tipton County and the surrounding region. Over the years, attendance of this annual August event grew peeking at 15,000 in 1897. The Tipton County Confederate Veterans Reunion, as it became to be known, continued to be held at Brighton until 1940. Brighton was incorporated by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1913 and the town today continues to operate under the same charter.

The Convoy of Hope is currently parked at Brighton Elementary giving away free food. No questions asked (except how many...
06/12/2026

The Convoy of Hope is currently parked at Brighton Elementary giving away free food. No questions asked (except how many kids do you have). If you’re needing assistance, please drive up and they will load it into your vehicle for you.

🚔❤️ Cardinal Community, We Need Your Help! ❤️🚔Our police cruiser is in the contest, and we need your votes to help us br...
06/11/2026

🚔❤️ Cardinal Community, We Need Your Help! ❤️🚔

Our police cruiser is in the contest, and we need your votes to help us bring home the win!

If you're willing to support us, please take a moment to cast your vote. Most importantly, be sure to carefully follow all voting instructions so that your vote is counted. Every vote matters, and we don't want anyone's support to go uncounted due to a missed step.

✅ Follow the voting directions exactly
✅ Make sure your vote is submitted successfully
✅ Share with your family and friends

Thank you for always supporting the Town of Brighton and our Police Department. Let's show everyone what the Cardinal Community can do when we come together! ❤️

Vote here! https://tntrafficsafety.org/2026-tn-blc-vote

The Bash is BASHING! Come on out and see our vendors, get a bite to eat and spend time with the community!
06/06/2026

The Bash is BASHING! Come on out and see our vendors, get a bite to eat and spend time with the community!

🍦 BIG NEWS, BRIGHTON BASH FANS! 🍦We promised surprises, and this one is a MAGNUM one!We are thrilled to announce that Ma...
06/06/2026

🍦 BIG NEWS, BRIGHTON BASH FANS! 🍦

We promised surprises, and this one is a MAGNUM one!

We are thrilled to announce that Magnum Ice Cream will be joining us at the Brighton Bash and will be handing out FREE ice cream during the event! 🎉

That's right—cool off with a delicious Magnum treat while enjoying all the fun, entertainment, and excitement the Bash has to offer.

Be sure to stop by, grab a free ice cream, and show Magnum some love for the generosity they're bringing to our community. We are incredibly grateful for their support and can't wait for everyone to enjoy this sweet addition to the event!

See you at the Brighton Bash! 🍨❤️

🧠💜 Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have.Join us on Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 AM at Brighton Town Hall ...
06/05/2026

🧠💜 Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Join us on Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 AM at Brighton Town Hall for a free Community Awareness event focused on Alzheimer's and Dementia Education & Outreach.

Whether you are caring for a family member, know someone affected by Alzheimer's or dementia, work with seniors, or simply want to learn more, this presentation is for you.

Everyone is welcome, and we encourage all members of the community to attend. Together, we can become better informed, better prepared, and better equipped to support those facing these challenges.

📍 Brighton Town Hall
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends.

Can we take a moment to thank the local businesses that continue to support our community events year after year? ❤️We k...
06/03/2026

Can we take a moment to thank the local businesses that continue to support our community events year after year? ❤️

We know times can be tough, and their willingness to give back to Brighton despite the challenges means more than they know. Their support helps make events like the Brighton Bash possible and brings our community together.

To all of our sponsors, vendors, and business partners—thank you for believing in our town and investing in our community. We appreciate you! 👏

05/27/2026

The boil notice has officially been lifted, and all testing has come back clear. ✅💧

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during this time.

If you haven’t already, now is a great time to sign up for Reach Alert to receive instant notifications from the Town of Brighton regarding important updates such as:

🚧 Road closures
💧 Water outages and boil notices
⛈️ Weather-related emergencies
🎉 Community events and announcements
🚨 Public safety information

Stay informed and connected with the latest updates from the Town delivered directly to your phone or email. Check the pinned post for easy sign up.

Today, the Town of Brighton pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serv...
05/26/2026

Today, the Town of Brighton pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We hope everyone had a peaceful Memorial Day filled with reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy each day. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

📢📢 The break has been repaired and the road has been reopened. 📢📢

‼️ BOIL NOTICE ‼️ Kenwood east of Main St., Church St., School St. , and Tipton. Please boil water used for consumption until we have water testing results back.

Waterline Break Alert

Crews are currently on site in the area of Main Street and Kenwood to repair a break in the waterline. Residents in town may experience low or no water pressure.

Please avoid the area if possible to ensure the safety of our workers.

We will update once the repair is complete. 

05/20/2026

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF THE
BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL-REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
May 26, 2026
6:00 PM. Brighton City Hall

I. OPEN MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

II. CALL TO ORDER – ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

III. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

IV. OLD BUSINESS

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Tipton County Farmer’s Market – Site Plan

VI. OTHER BUSINESS

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Address

1270 Old Highway 51 S
Brighton, TN
38011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19014768661

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