Gainesboro, TN
Music connected to Gainesboro
About Gainesboro
- • Country music legend, Uncle Dave Macon, was born just outside of Gainesboro.
- • The "Dixie Dewdrop", Uncle Dave Macon's signature banjo, originated in the area.
- • Its location on the Cumberland River made it a vital trade hub.
- • A local legend claims a hidden stash of Civil War gold remains buried nearby.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Gainesboro's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1815 for General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, a War of 1812 hero.
- • With roughly 900 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Sitting at 630 feet, the air feels crisper than lower areas.
- • Agriculture and small businesses continue to drive the local economy.
- • Gainesboro offers a peaceful, small-town charm with friendly faces.
- • The Nashville Predators are the closest NHL team, winning the Central Division in 2018.
- • Jackson County High School has a historic rivalry with neighboring Clay County.