Silerton is a town in Hardeman and Chester counties in the western part of Tennessee.

The depot would be named after the Siler family, many of whom maintained important businesses in the area.

[6] In 1923, Silerton was incorporated as a municipality by a private act of the state legislature.

Tennessee State Route 125 passes through the town, leading southwest 14 miles (23 km) to Bolivar, the Hardeman County seat, and north 4 miles (6 km) to TN 100.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2), all land.

Silerton hosts two annual events: a Fourth of July celebration in the summer and a Children's Christmas Parade in December.