Located near North Carolina's Research Triangle and about 30 miles southeast of downtown Raleigh, Smithfield, NC, is the seat of Johnston County. Chartered in 1777, the town is sited along the Neuse River, which runs through the town west of the downtown area, separating it from the neighborhood of West Smithfield. Interstate 95 runs along the southeastern edge of the town, connecting residents to major metros along the East Coast.

Locals enjoy exploring retail shops, outlet shopping at nearby Carolina Premium Outlets, touring the Ava Gardner Museum, and taking a stroll along the Buffalo Creek Greenway. Smithfield, NC, also hosts a rich events calendar for music, art, food festivals, and other fun activities throughout the year.

Smithfield’s outdoors scene includes a variety of river sports and trails. Among them, Smithfield’s Mural Trail includes a half dozen locations in the heart of downtown. The Neuse Riverwalk is a three-mile greenway for enjoying nature, picnics, or fishing.