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Rural living that's commutable to downtown Cookeville
Dodson Branch is a small neighborhood in Jackson County, Tenn. Twelve miles north of Cookeville and about halfway between Nashville and Knoxville, Dodson Branch is home to fewer than 2,000 residents in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. “Dodson Branch is a very rural area, without much commercial business,” says Ashley Martin, a real estate agent with The Realty Firm in Cookeville. “People drive 25 minutes to Cookeville for both work and play.”
Cookeville has an art program with many murals including the Coca-Cola mural in Downtown.
Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Golf Club.
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Ranches and manufactured homes are set on multiple acres
Dodson Branch homes are set among fields and forests in the rolling hills of Jackson County. House styles include ranches, brick cottages and manufactured homes. Many homes were built on multi-acre properties, some with fields that are ideal for grazing animals. Houses range from $140,000 to $370,000, with the median around $250,000, though houses aren’t listed for sale often. More frequently, vacant land is listed for sale, with an acre ranging in price from $5,000 to $17,000. “People often set up their own hobby farms, since there’s plenty of available land,” says Martin. “It’s definitely more common to farm for fun than business here.”
Dodson Branch homes are mostly one story and sit away from the main roads.
The red brick ranch home is one style of homes in Dodson Branch.
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Dining and shopping are between 12 and 15 miles from the neighborhood
There are no restaurants inside Dodson Branch, but there are several in the surrounding countryside. In Center Grove, an unincorporated community 10 miles to the west, Nana’s Place serves classic barbeque and house-made desserts. Helen’s Restaurant, 2 miles north along South Grundy Quarles Highway, is a Southern spot known for its fried-fish sandwiches and country-fried steaks, both served with okra and cornbread. Within Dodson Branch, there are no grocery stores—the nearest is Gainesboro’s Save A Lot, 15 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Helen's Restaurant has been providing meals to the community sine 1987 in Gainesboro.
Nana's Place has homestyle cooking and BBQ in Gainesboro.
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The eighth-largest waterfall in Tennessee is in a state park nearby
While the neighborhood has no public parks, there are still places to get outside. Cummins Falls State Park, a 306-acre public park on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River, is 5 miles south of Dodson Branch. Home to Tennessee’s eighth-largest waterfall— the 75-foot-high Cummins Falls— and a challenging hiking trail, this state park is known for summertime recreation. For year-round gatherings, locals head to the Dodson Branch Community Center, which hosts a fish fry on the first Saturday of each month. The center also hosts public events such as car shows and holiday dinners, and rents out its dining space for private events.
Cummins Falls is a 75 foot waterfall located near Cookeville, Tennessee.
Dodson Branch hosts a fish fry every first Saturday of the month.
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Jackson County School District serves Dodson Branch students
Students growing up in Dodson Branch may enroll in Jackson County School District. Students may attend Dodson Branch Elementary School, graded B by Niche, for preschool through eighth grade, and Jackson County High School, graded C plus, for ninth through 12th grade. After high school, students can attend Tennessee Tech University or Volunteer State Community College, both in Cookeville, or head 16 miles northeast to attend the Tennessee College of Applied Technology or Volunteer State’s Livingston satellite campus. “Tennessee Tech in particular is a fairly big school, so we have a large student population in Cookeville and its surrounding counties,” says Martin.
Dodson Branch School serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Jackson Middle School is home to the Blue Devils in Gainesboro.
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Car-dependent living is common in rural areas
Dodson Branch is a car-dependent neighborhood. Locals commute 12 miles south to Cookeville or 15 miles north to Gainesboro for work, shopping and dining. State Highway 135, curvy in places, connects all three locations.
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Parks in this Area
Cummins Falls State Park
Cane Creek Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dodson Branch
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dodson Branch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dodson Branch, Cookeville sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dodson Branch, Cookeville over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Check out this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath singlewide on 1.68 acres in Jackson County, conveniently located next to Dodson Branch School. This home features a cozy living room with tongue and groove walls and rustic wooden beams that flow throughout the main living area, adding warmth and character. The kitchen offers plenty of space with an island perfect for prep or casual dining. Outside,
Welcome home to this charming 2,428sqft split foyer brick house in the quiet Dodson Branch community of Cookeville! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, plus a versatile lower-level space offering walk out access including half bath, closet and laundry, featuring an oversized space that can be used as 4th bedroom, would also
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,156
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,838
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.5%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
52.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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