Providence is an

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in Simpson County,

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, United States. It lies along Routes

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and

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southwest of the city of

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, the

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of Simpson County. Its elevation is 735 feet (224 m).,

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, 1979-09-20. Accessed 2007-12-31. Residents of Providence typically attend public schools in Simpson County, which are administered by the Simpson County School District. The nearest schools are located in the city of Franklin.

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