Auburntown, TN

Auburntown is a tiny, peaceful community tucked into the rolling hills of Cannon County. With fewer than 300 residents, it has the kind of quiet, small-town atmosphere where neighbors quickly become familiar faces. Settled in the 1800s and originally known as Poplar Stand, the town offers a slow pace of life surrounded by green pastures and wooded ridges. The main event of the year is Red Apple Days, which brings everyone out to C.S. Hawkins Park for a hometown parade, car show, live music, and fireworks.

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The annual festival also raises funds for the local volunteer fire department, reflecting the community's cooperative, neighborly spirit. Living in Auburntown means trading strip malls and traffic for open space, quiet country roads, and starry night skies. While you will need to head into nearby Woodbury, Smithville, or Murfreesboro for major shopping and daily errands, Auburntown provides a comfortable, scenic retreat for anyone looking for authentic rural Tennessee living.