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River towns and rolling hills await

Smith County is a scenic retreat in the Upper Cumberland region, known for its rivers, hills, and welcoming towns like Carthage and Gordonsville. Located about an hour east of Nashville, it provides a peaceful, rural setting with quick access to Interstate 40 for commuters. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, historic charm, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The Caney Fork and Cumberland Rivers offer fishing, kayaking, and unbeatable views, while the area’s affordable homes and strong schools make it a smart choice for families. Smith County is perfect for those who value nature, quiet living, and traditional Southern hospitality.

Smith County Market Report

Area highlights

Population

20,690

AVG Selling price

$261,496

Recent Sales

167

Rent/Ownership

21/79

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Local Hidden Gems

Discover vibrant lifestyles ranging from riverfront living to dynamic urban energy, quiet countryside escapes to thriving cultural districts. Explore diverse communities, each offering its own unique rhythm, charm, and way of life.

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South Carthage

South Carthage Small-town feel near the river

Carthage

Carthage River Town Living

Gordonsville

Gordonsville Laid-back living in Smith County

Hickman

Hickman Hickman’s Rural Simplicity

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Schools In The Area

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Forks River Elementary School 615-897-2676 Public PK-8
Defeated Elementary School 615-774-3150 Public PK-8
Gordonsville High School 615-683-8245 Public 7-12
Smith County High School 615-735-9219 Public 9-12
Forks River Elementary School 615-897-2676 Public PK-8
Defeated Elementary School 615-774-3150 Public PK-8
Carthage Elementary School 615-735-0433 Public PK-4
Union Heights Elementary School 615-735-1975 Public PK-8
New Middleton Elementary School 615-683-8411 Public PK-2
Forks River Elementary School 615-897-2676 Public PK-8
Defeated Elementary School 615-774-3150 Public PK-8
Smith County Middle School 615-735-8277 Public 5-8
Gordonsville Elementary School 615-683-8252 Public 3-6
Union Heights Elementary School 615-735-1975 Public PK-8
Carthage Elementary School 615-735-0433 Public PK-4
New Middleton Elementary School 615-683-8411 Public PK-2
Forks River Elementary School 615-897-2676 Public PK-8
Defeated Elementary School 615-774-3150 Public PK-8
Gordonsville High School 615-683-8245 Public 7-12
Smith County Middle School 615-735-8277 Public 5-8
Union Heights Elementary School 615-735-1975 Public PK-8
Gordonsville High School 615-683-8245 Public 7-12
Smith County High School 615-735-9219 Public 9-12

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