Macon County Map, Tennessee
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Macon County, Tennessee
If you head north from Nashville, you’ll hit Macon County. It’s right on the Kentucky border. Lafayette is the county seat in the heart of the county.
This place is all about the outdoors. Red Boiling Springs used to be a big deal because it had fancy hotels and mineral baths. Not so much anymore, but you can still see the old buildings. The county has some caves too. Spelunkers love it.
Agriculture is big here. Tobacco, mostly. You’ll see barns everywhere. It’s pretty country. Rolling hills and green fields. The kind of place that makes you want to slow down and breathe deep.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Macon County |
| County Seat | Lafayette |
| Population | Approximately 25,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lafayette, Red Boiling Springs |
| Interstates and Highways | State Highway 10, State Highway 52 |
| FIPS Code | 47-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 307 square miles (307 sq mi land, <1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Monroe County, Kentucky (Northeast), Clay County (East), Jackson County (Southeast), Smith County (South), Trousdale County (Southwest), Sumner County (West), Allen County, Kentucky (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36°32’N, 85°57’W |
| Etymology | Named after Nathaniel Macon, a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina |
| Major Landmarks | Winding Stairs Park, Red Boiling Springs Hotel, Macon County Courthouse |
| Website | Macon County Website |
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