Smith County, Tennessee, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Smith County is in Middle Tennessee, with Carthage as its county seat. Carthage developed near the confluence of the Cumberland and Caney Fork rivers. The county was established in 1799 from Sumner County and named for Gen. Daniel Smith. Farming, milling and river transportation helped support its early communities. Steamboats, railroads and later industrial development shaped trade across the county.