McMinnville, County seat in Warren County, Tennessee, United States
McMinnville is a city in Warren County, Tennessee, situated in a rolling landscape between Nashville and Chattanooga. Its downtown area features parks, theaters, dining options, and shops that serve both residents and visitors.
The Tennessee General Assembly founded McMinnville in 1810 as the county seat on land north of the Barren Fork River. This establishment as the administrative center shaped the city's role in the region from its beginning.
The Park Theater and Cumberland Caverns Live host performances and concerts regularly throughout the year. Warren Arts actively supports local artists and regularly displays creative works from people in the community.
The city offers three golf courses, several parks, and outdoor recreation facilities for various activities. Visitors can also reach Rock Island State Park nearby, which provides additional nature experiences and hiking trails.
The city is known as the Nursery Center of the South, home to many plant nurseries that export their products worldwide. This industry shapes the local economy and makes the region an important hub for plant production.
Location: Warren County
Inception: 1810
Elevation above the sea: 295 m
Website: https://mcminnvilletn.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.68667,-85.77917
Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:20
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Cumberland Caverns
9 km
Big Bone Cave
20.1 km
Great Falls Dam
19.1 km
Falconhurst
3.4 km
Falcon Rest
3.7 km
Northcutts Cove Chapel
19.5 km
Northcutt Plantation
11.2 km
Black House
678 m
First Presbyterian Church
712 m
Greater Falls
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29.4 kmHarvest Farms Lake
11.5 kmGreat Falls Lake
19.1 kmBoyd Brothers Lake
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18.3 kmSmoot Bluff
10.7 kmIvy Bluff
7.7 kmThe Park Theater
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29.6 kmLaurel Gulf Overlook
29.2 kmTwin Falls
18.9 kmCoppinger Creek Overlook
28.8 kmScenic viewpoint
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