Gordonsville Tennessee Map

About Gordonsville, Tennessee

Gordonsville is a locality in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,299. The population density is 75.2 people per km². Gordonsville is located at 36.1726°N, 85.9297°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38563.

Gordonsville rests in a landscape where rolling hills begin to soften into the gentle plains of Middle Tennessee, a place where the sky feels vast and open, particularly in the hushed glow of late afternoon. It lies 20.3 miles east of Lebanon, TN (from Lebanon, TN: bearing 97°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-south-east of South Carthage. The terrain here is characterized by fertile valleys, often cradling meandering creeks and small tributaries that feed into larger waterways. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their greens and golds punctuated by the darker, more ancient hues of oak and hickory stands that cling to the gentler slopes. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the air during warmer months, a constant, living pulse against the backdrop of a sky that can shift from a brilliant, almost crystalline blue to a bruised, dramatic grey before a summer storm. This corner of Smith County carries the quiet persistence of agricultural roots, its economy long tied to the bounty of the land. While farming remains a significant presence, with crops and livestock forming the backbone of many local livelihoods, Gordonsville has also seen the steady growth of small businesses and a modest manufacturing sector. History whispers through the older farmhouses, their porches worn smooth by generations of contemplation, and in the enduring community spirit that seems to knit its residents together. The presence of the nearby Cumberland River, though not directly bounding Gordonsville, influences the broader regional character, hinting at past connections and ongoing flows of commerce and life that have shaped this particular locality over time.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gordonsville, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gordonsville and Smith County.

Detailed location data for Gordonsville includes the ZIP code (38563), telephone area code (423), county seat of Smith County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Smith County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gordonsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.