In 1900, Wren had three stores and a high school. A post office operated under the name Wren from 1900 to 1904. The Wren
Lookout Tower is listed on the
National Historic Lookout Register. The community is served by two
volunteer fire departments. Wren was hit by a
fast-moving EF3 tornado on March 24, 2023. Prior to impacting Wren, the tornado struck
Amory. A 172-year-old church was demolished during the storms. There were two fatalities, along with a serious injury that occurred during the tornadic event. The Wren Field is a
natural gas field located in Wren. ==Notable person==