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Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee
Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee is located in the United States
Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee
Midway, Cumberland County, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Cumberland
Elevation
2,021 ft (616 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 931
GNIS feature ID 1646858

Midway is a small place in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Midway is located about 11.8 miles (19 km) southwest of Crossville. Crossville is a bigger city nearby. Midway is known for its quiet, rural setting. It is a peaceful area in the beautiful state of Tennessee.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place without its own city government. It does not have a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services for the area. This includes things like roads and public safety.

How is it Different from a City?

Cities have their own rules and services. They collect taxes to pay for these. Unincorporated communities rely on the county. They are often smaller and less crowded.

Where is Midway Located?

Midway is in Cumberland County, Tennessee. This county is in the middle part of Tennessee. The area is known for its rolling hills and forests.

Getting to Midway

Midway is easy to find on a map. It is southwest of Crossville. You can use a map or GPS to locate it. The area code for Midway is 931.

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