1957 Map of Smyrna

About this map

Smyrna sits at the junction of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway and the Old Nashville Highway, serving as a central hub for this portion of Middle Tennessee. The landscape is defined by the sweeping course of Stewart Creek and a series of prominent knobs, including Sanford Knob and Signal Knob. The presence of the US Military Reservation (Stewart Air Force Base) in the northeast corner signifies the era's strategic importance, while the Sam Davis Home marks a significant local historical landmark. Rural life is evidenced by numerous educational and religious centers such as Rosenwald Sch, Seminary Sch, and Lillard Chapel. The map reveals a high density of family burial grounds, including the Dewitt-Smith-Jobe Cem and Vaugh-McClaren Cem, providing essential data for genealogical research into the families of Rutherford, Davidson, and Williamson counties.