South Carthage, Tennessee
Town · Population 1,584 · #203 in Tennessee
About South Carthage
South Carthage, TN is a small town located in northern Tennessee with an estimated population of 1,584.
South Carthage holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 619 residents per square mile.
📰 South Carthage News Today
- South Carthage Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Susan Pearson Obituary (2026) - South Carthage, TN - Sanderson Funeral Homes, Inc. - Carthage Legacy obituary · Feb 19
- William Perkins Obituary - Pelham, AL Dignity Memorial · Jan 17
- Mikayla Hunt Obituary (2026) - Carthage, TN - Sanderson Funeral Homes, Inc. - Carthage Legacy obituary · Apr 1
- South Carthage, TN Weather Conditions Weather Underground · Aug 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Carthage Unique
- The only place in America named South Carthage — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Carthage Junction Depot · Art gallery
- The Eads Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Carthage
- Rome Access Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTennessee
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,584
Rank in state#203 of 345
Land area2.56 sq mi
Density619/sq mi
Coordinates36.2397, -85.9575