Gadsden is the historical site of the first large scale strawberry growing operation in the state of Tennessee. The town was incorporated in 1867. A 1903 business directory lists 6 groceries, 1 druggist, 3 doctors, 1 blacksmith, 1 barber, a livery stable, a harness ship, a hotel, 1 undertaker, 3 pastors, and a depot agent for the L&N (Louisville & Nashville) railroad.
Today with a ballfield, city park and nearby Davy Crockett Lake, Gadsden residents have always found it a pleasant place to live.
Located on Highway 70/79, it may be one of the first towns in Crockett to experience significant expansion due to the growth of Jackson's population. Already, several new homes have gone up near the Madison COunty line and more are expected.