Why visit Tennille
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Charles Madden House and Church-Smith-Harris Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Tennille
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tennille
Tennille is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,469 in 2020. It is considered a suburb of Sandersville.
From the Wikipedia article Tennille, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Charles Madden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family detached home in Tennille, United States of America
Church-Smith-Harris Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Sandersville, Georgia, USA
City Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Heritage site in Sandersville, Georgia, United States
Holt Brothers Banking Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bank building in Sandersville, United States of America
James Kelley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Washington County, Georgia
Tennille Banking Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in Tennille, United States of America
Tennille Woman's Clubhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Tennille, Georgia, USA
Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Organization in Georgia, United States
Washington County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Courthouse in Sandersville, Georgia, United States
Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Tennille, Georgia, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Trackside Pub & Deli
Restaurant
Casual restaurant with pizza, wings, and cocktails, plus trivia nights and live music.
102 North Central Avenue, Tennille
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pepe's Bar and Grill
Bar and pub
Relaxed locale offering Mexican dishes, cocktails, and other beverages, plus sports on big screens.
102 North Main Street
Mo, We, Th 10:30-22:00; Tu 00:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-23:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.3 mi
1232 South Harris Street, Sandersville
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Domino's Pizza
Fast food · 1.1 mi
Delivery and carryout chain offering a wide range of pizzas and a variety of other dishes and sides.
1156 Walmart Circle
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-01:00
Churches and places of worship2
Tennille Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Tennille, United States of America
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tennille in 1875. The community was named after Francis Tennille, an early settler.
From the History section of Tennille, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Tennille
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sandersville (3 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
Washington County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
W H 'Bud' Barron Airport (DBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Sandersville 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Louisville 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Sparta 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Hardwick 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Milledgeville 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- East Dublin 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Dublin 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Jeffersonville 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Swainsboro 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Thomson 41 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Tennille Baptist Church, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tennille Banking Company Building 1, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad Company Building, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holt Bank Building, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Courthouse in Sandersville, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Cemetery aka Old City Cemetery, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front of TJ Elder High School, Cyntata2672, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front view of club, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas W. Smith House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Madden House side street view, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Madden House, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
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