Gainesboro

History

The Gainesboro vicinity was a popular destination for long hunters as early as the 1770s, as natural salt licks drew rich game to the area. In the 1790s, Avery's Trace passed nearby, with travellers along the road lodging at Fort Blount about 10 miles to the west. Gainesboro was named after U.S. Army Brevet Major General Edmund P. Gaines (1777–1849). It has been the seat of Jackson County since 1820. The 1970 John Frankenheimer Movie I Walk the Line starring Gregory Peck and featuring Johnny Cash's song I Walk the Line was filmed in Gainesboro.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Gainesboro is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Cookeville and has a total area of , of which are land and (14.29%) is water.

Largest nearby schools

• Jackson County Middle School
  Middle · Gainesboro · 438 students · 14.1:1 ratio
• Jackson County High School
  High · Gainesboro · 403 students · 16.1:1 ratio
• Gainesboro Elementary
  Elementary · Gainesboro · 341 students · 14.8:1 ratio
• Dodson Branch Elementary
  Elementary · Cookeville · 281 students · 13.4:1 ratio