Gainesboro

ON THE BANKS OF THE CUMBERLAND.

RIVER TOWN ROOTS.

Small City. Big Character.

Gainesboro sits where the Cumberland River curves through Jackson County — a small county seat with historic charm, scenic surroundings, and a real estate market that remains well under the radar. That’s exactly what makes it interesting for the right buyer.

Properties here range from in-town homes near the historic courthouse square to rural tracts along the river and surrounding ridgelines. Land buyers and those seeking a genuinely off-the-beaten-path lifestyle will find Gainesboro worth a closer look. The area’s riverfront character gives it a sense of place that’s hard to manufacture.

Joshua Lowery Homes serves Jackson County and can help you explore what Gainesboro and the surrounding area have to offer.

Small City. Big Character.
Population 939

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Local Market — Cookeville Area

$387KMedian List Price▼ -0.8% yr/yr
$209Per Sq Ft68Days on Market761Active Listings214New This Month328Price Cuts5.0Months of Inventory

Community — Gainesboro

1,086Residents$149KMedian Home Value$45KMedian Income70%Homeownership1964Avg. Build Year

Market data: Realtor.com, Sep 2026  ·  Community data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey

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