Gordonsville, Tennessee
Fine Tennessee living among rural farmland and along the river.
Founded in 1801 on land south of the Cumberland River, Gordonsville grew into one of Smith County’s important rail communities and, like many rural Tennessee towns, eventually settled into itself. Situated between Nashville and Cookeville, and just up the road from Carthage, Gordonsville offers good ole small-town living.
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Gordonsville sits in southern Smith County along State Highway 53, which connects it north to Carthage and US-70, and south toward Interstate 40 at Cookeville. The town is about 12 miles south of Carthage and just over 30 miles from Cookeville — making it a natural midpoint for anyone wanting to split the difference between the two. Cordell Hull Lake is accessible to the north, and the broader Upper Cumberland plateau lies to the east.
- Carthage: ~12 miles North (approx. 15 min)
- Cookeville: ~35 miles East (approx. 35 min)
- Lebanon: ~38 miles West (approx. 40 min)
- Nashville: ~72 miles West (approx. 1 hour 15 min)
- Knoxville: ~115 miles East (approx. 1 hour 50 min)
Key Lifestyle Features:
- Cordell Hull Lake: Just a short drive north toward Carthage, Cordell Hull Lake offers boating, fishing, hiking, and lake access. Center Hill Lake is also nearby.
- Caney Fork River: The Caney Fork runs through Smith County on its way to the Cumberland, offering kayaking and fishing.
- Farming and Open Land: Agriculture remains central to Gordonsville's identity. Surrounding properties include working farms, pastures, and timber tracts — the kind of land that defines the rural Tennessee experience.
- Property Options: In-town homes on quiet streets, historic farmhouses, rural acreage, and development land — with generous lot sizes
- The Advantage: For buyers who want land, recreation, and the countryside.
