Decherd, Tennessee
Decherd is a city of 2,976 people in Franklin County, Tennessee, founded in 1868.
Why visit Decherd
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mary Sharp College, Asia School and Estill-Fite House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Decherd
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Decherd
Decherd is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,379 at the 2020 census and 2,361 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Decherd, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Asia School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Public, segregated school in Asia, Tennessee
Estill-Fite House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Winchester, Tennessee
Franklin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Courthouse in Tennessee, United States
Haynes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Decherd, Tennessee
Valentine Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Winchester, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes24
Western Sirloin Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
1911 Decherd Boulevard, Decherd
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
1935 Decherd Boulevard, Decherd
12 more on the map.
History
Peter Decherd came to the area in 1831 from Franklin County, Virginia and set up a plantation in Winchester TN that came to be known as Hundred Oaks. In the 1850s he granted right-of-way to the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad from property he owned.
On February 14, 1856, the thirty-first General Assembly of the state of Tennessee incorporated the town of Decherd with all the rights and privileges as the town of Cookeville, which was also incorporated at that time.
After the Civil War, Decherd was again incorporated as a town on January 30, 1868. It was unincorporated in 1885 to avoid application of the "Four Mile Law", which permitted liquor sales within four miles of schools located in incorporated communities. The town was chartered once again by the General Assembly on April 22, 1901.
The Haynes House in Decherd is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A violent F4 tornado heavily damaged the northern part of the town on February 13, 1952.
From the History section of Decherd, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Decherd
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 4.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 5.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 40°F | 5.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 5.8 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winchester 5Se (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-05-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Associated Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Franklin County Airport (UOS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Cowan 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Tullahoma 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Manchester 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Altamont 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Bridgeport 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Stevenson 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Shelbyville 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- New Market 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Hazel Green 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- McMinnville 36 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Decherd Tennessee 3-24-2009, Kyem2010 ( talk ), Public domain
- TrinityEpiscopalChurch2022, Steelbook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haynes-House-Decherd-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Estill-Fite-House-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Franklin-County-Courthouse-Winchester-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Valentine-Square-Winchester-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Asia-School-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
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