Winchester, Tennessee
Winchester is a city of 9,799 people in Franklin County, Tennessee, founded in 1809.
Why visit Winchester
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mary Sharp College, Oldham Theatre, Asia School and Estill-Fite House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Winchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winchester
Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Winchester micropolitan area. The population of Winchester as of the 2020 census was 9,375.
From the Wikipedia article Winchester, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Asia School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Public, segregated school in Asia, Tennessee
Estill-Fite House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Winchester, Tennessee
Franklin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Tennessee, United States
Haynes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in Decherd, Tennessee
Shook-Vanzant Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic farmhouse near Winchester, Tennessee
Valentine Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Winchester, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes31
Western Sirloin Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
1911 Decherd Boulevard, Decherd
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Piezan Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
44 South Jefferson Street, Winchester
Mo 16:00-20:45; Tu-Th 11:00-20:45; Fr 11:00-21:45; Sa 12:00-21:45
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
1935 Decherd Boulevard, Decherd
19 more on the map.
History
Winchester was created as the seat of justice for Franklin County by act of the Tennessee Legislature on November 22, 1809, and was laid out the following year. The town is named for James Winchester, a soldier in the American Revolution, first Speaker of the Tennessee Legislature, and a brigadier general in the War of 1812, though he never lived in Winchester. The historic Hundred Oaks Castle is located in Winchester.
Mary Sharp College (originally the "Tennessee and Alabama Female Institute", but later renamed in honor of Mary Corn Sharp, a donor) was founded in 1851 by Z. C. Graves and the Baptist Church. Though a women's college, it offered a classical curriculum based upon what was being offered at the time by Amherst College, Brown University, and the University of Virginia. It closed in 1896. During the 19th century, the institution helped make Winchester an educational center. Other private schools in the city were Carrick Academy for male students (founded in 1809), Winchester Female Academy (founded in 1835), and Winchester Normal College.
From the History section of Winchester, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship16
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Winchester
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Winchester
97 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 (5 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, 12 miles away.
- Decherd 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Estill Springs 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Cowan 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Sewanee 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Tullahoma 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Monteagle 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Manchester 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Tracy City 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- New Union 24 mi north, about 38 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
- Franklin County Courthouse, Winchester, Tennessee 6-8-2010, kyem2010, 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
- Franklin County Court House, Shannon McGee, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS043-E-285626 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-17586 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-154406 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285627 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285625 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285628 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Townsend School NRHP 100010260 Franklin County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Townsend School2 NRHP 100010260 Franklin County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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