South Carthage, TN

- Elevation
- 497 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Sitting directly across the Cumberland River from Carthage, South Carthage offers a quiet, riverside lifestyle with easy access to all the amenities of the county seat. The town hugs the water where the Caney Fork River joins the Cumberland, making it a great spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying scenic Middle Tennessee views. Two bridges, including the historic Cordell Hull Bridge, make popping over to Carthage for local dining, errands, and community events quick and effortless. For anyone looking for relaxed small-town living right on the river while staying well-connected to regional highways, South Carthage is a welcoming and convenient place to call home.
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