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Carthage, Tennessee

town · Smith County

At a glance

2,327
Population
$257,300
Median home value
15% below U.S. median
$934/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$67,006
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
24.8 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
1.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates22.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Middle Tennessee Industrial Dev. Assoc.
The Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association is an economic development agency funded by Electric Cooperative, Municipal Electric, and Natural Gas Distributors serving Middle Tennessee. It represents and promotes industrial development in 40 counties and provides plant location services in cooperation with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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