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Goodspring
Eden Index
Climate
7.5
•
Recreation
2.0
•
Community
0.7
•
Safeguard
3.9/10
Goodspring is a small town in southern Tennessee that has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area is situated within the Tennessee River watershed, with local waterways including the Elk River and Little Richland Creek. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include fishing, boating, and swimming in the various waterways, as well as hiking and camping in the nearby David Crockett State Park. The park offers a variety of trails ranging from easy walks to strenuous hikes, as well as opportunities for picnicking, wildlife viewing, and historic site visits. Goodspring also hosts a popular annual festival known as the Old Timer's Day, which celebrates the town's history and traditions with live music, crafts, and food.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 7.5
Goodspring receives approximately
1447mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 88%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Goodspring has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Area Rivers
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Snowpack Depths
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Middle Tennessee-Elk
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.0
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 300 | 435 ft | |||
| Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir | None | 103 ft | |||
| Chilatchee Creek | 33 | 107 ft | |||
| Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park | None | 358 ft | |||
| Roland Cooper State Park | 60 | 85 ft | |||
| Six Mile Creek | None | 110 ft | |||
| Burchfield Branch Park | 36 | 473 ft | |||
| Lake Stone | None | 111 ft | |||
| Clear Creek RV Military - Fort Knox | 10 | 141 ft | |||
| Paul M Grist State Park | 11 | 337 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 0.7
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.