Smith County, Tennessee
Carthage Real Estate and Local Guide
Carthage is a small county-seat river town where the Caney Fork meets the Cumberland River, known for its historic downtown and ties to statesmen Cordell Hull and Al Gore. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Carthage best.
About the area
Living in Carthage, TN
Hometown of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and, nearby, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Secretary of State Cordell Hull.
The housing market
Homes in Carthage
- About 62% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 75% of homes are single-family structures.
- The median home value is about $239,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Carthage home
Smith County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse from whose steps Al Gore announced his presidential campaigns
Cordell Hull Bridge
New Deal-era steel truss bridge over the Cumberland River, opened 1936 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Cordell Hull Lake
About 12,000-acre Cumberland River reservoir offering fishing, boating, and trails
Defeated Creek Park
Army Corps of Engineers park and campground on Cordell Hull Lake near Carthage
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.