Marshall County | |
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Coordinates: 35°28′N 86°46′W / 35.47°N 86.77°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
Founded | February 20, 1836 |
Named for | John Marshall[1] |
Seat | Lewisburg |
Largest city | Lewisburg |
Area | |
• Total | 376 sq mi (970 km2) |
• Land | 375 sq mi (970 km2) |
• Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,318 |
• Density | 82/sq mi (32/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | marshallcountytn |
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,318.[2] Its county seat is Lewisburg.[3] Marshall County comprises the Lewisburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is in Middle Tennessee, one of the three Grand Divisions of the state.
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association is based here. In addition, the fainting goat is another animal breed developed here. To celebrate this unique breed, the county holds an annual festival known as "Goats, Music and More," drawing visitors from around the world.[4]