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Area Description

Smith County is located at the base of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee and is geographically blessed with some of the most scenic vistas to be found in Tennessee. A comfortable drive from Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, the county hosts a panoramic view of the Cumberland River from the historic Cordell Hull Bridge.

Smith County is southern hospitality with its beautiful scenic countryside, rural roads that wind around majestic hills, rivers, lakes and creeks with great fishing and hunting. It is home to the best food that you will ever put in your mouth and the quaintest and most serene places to visit and lodge. We welcome you to visit with us to relax, take your time and really look at the area’s natural beauty.

Smith County boasts a wide variety of business and industry. Its three major towns – Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville – are each growing by leaps and bounds. Smith County received its 34th consecutive Governor’s Three Star Award in September of 2016.

Includes Cities/Towns: Carthage, Gordonsville, Hartsville/trousdale County, South Carthage, Tennessee) Profile - Homes.

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 Month  Low  Avg  High  Rain
 Jan  25.4 F°  35.5 F°  45.5 F°  4.6 "
 Feb  27.9 F°  39.2 F°  50.6 F°  4.2 "
 Mar  35.8 F°  48.0 F°  60.1 F°  5.6 "
 Apr  43.7 F°  56.5 F°  69.3 F°  4.0 "
 May  53.0 F°  64.9 F°  76.9 F°  5.4 "
 Jun  62.0 F°  73.2 F°  84.5 F°  4.4 "
 Jul  66.5 F°  77.4 F°  88.3 F°  5.0 "
 Aug  65.3 F°  76.3 F°  87.4 F°  3.9 "
 Sep  58.3 F°  70.1 F°  81.9 F°  3.8 "
 Oct  44.8 F°  58.4 F°  71.9 F°  3.4 "
 Nov  36.3 F°  48.2 F°  60.1 F°  4.4 "
 Dec  28.9 F°  39.4 F°  49.9 F°  5.5 "


Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's.

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