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Winchester, Tennessee
Population: 7,329
Located in Franklin County
Franklin County has a population of 39,270 (2000 census), with Winchester as the county seat. Other incorporated cities include Cowan, Decherd and Estill Springs. Some of the primary employers in the area are Arnold Engineering and Development Center (Arnold AF Base), Nissan, agriculture and a number of other industries. The University of the South at Sewanee is located in the county. Winchester has a population of 7,329 (year 2000) and is the county seat of Franklin County. The city was settled in 1812 and is named after General James Winchester, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and rolling farmland, Winchester is blessed with a natural beauty that is the delight of every visitor. Known for its friendliness and hospitality, Winchester is Dinah Shore's hometown and its main thoroughfare - The Boulevard - carries her name. Winchester is the county seat of Franklin County, which was settled around 1800. The county is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Of the outstanding early settlers, David Crockett is perhaps the most famous.
Winchester is located about 90 minutes southeast of Nashville, 60 minutes northwest of Chattanooga, and 45 minutes away from Huntsville, Alabama. Surrounded by majestic mountains, lakes, and rolling farmlands, Winchester is blessed by natural beauty that is the envy of every visitor.
This is still a rural area with woods, lakes and rolling hills, it's no wonder so many of the early settlers fell in love with the place! Tim Ford Lake provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy fishing, swimming and boating, and the woods offer many hiking opportunities.
Mild weather is the norm here, with a light dusting of snow a couple of times a year, and spectacular fall colors that literally take your breath away. Spring and summer tend to be hot, and start early (March) and end late (October) giving a great warm season, but with a chance to enjoy all four seasons.
Property prices don't seem to have caught up with the rest of the country yet! If you're looking for a lovely 'starter' home - three bedrooms and just under 1,500 square feet, look no further than Winchester - we have just the house for less than $60,000. Land can be bought for as little as $7,000. A larger ranch-style home with three or four bedrooms, and over 2,700 square feet will sell for $159,000, definitely an attention getter!
Winchester is definitely the place to visit, and if Tennessee is the next place you are thinking of moving to, than this should be your first choice! The beauty is unsurpassed and the people here in Winchester will be the first to tell you to "set awhile". There are no such people as 'strangers' in Winchester!
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