The city features plantations open to the public, a historic downtown, a large farmer's market, and an oak tree from about 1680 at the corner of Monroe and Crawford streets.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

Senior Life Insurance Company and Archbold Medical Center are also based in Thomasville.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) Walk and Festival is held there in January of each year since 2009.

[27] The city has installed a fiber optic network, known as CNS, which provides affordable, high speed Internet access.

In 2012, because of these revenues, the city was able to eliminate property fire tax for its residents and businesses.