Hillsdale, Tennessee

Hillsdale, Tennessee is an unincorporated community in Macon County, Tennessee. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Hillsdale was a bustling, largely agricultural community with schools, a post office and several retail stores and establishments. Beginning in the late 1950's as agriculture became less pronounced and profitable compared to manufacturing and service industries, Hillsdale became less populated and thus most of the businesses, including the post office closed. Many of its citizens moved to larger towns and cities. Hillsdale is located between Hartsville, TN to the south and Lafayette, TN to the north. The Masonic Lodge in Hillsdale still stands on Hillsdale Circle and is an active organization in the community.

Tennessee State Highway 10 is the main roadway through Hillsdale with a few other primary roads including Hillsdale Circle, Taylor Branch Lane, Dry Branch Road, and Rock Crusher Road.

Though not as prominent as it once was, agriculture still plays a significant role in the community with several farms still producing tobacco, livestock, and produce for market sale.