Early Gardening Suggestions?

Over the fall and winter, I've prepared plenty of space for planting. I have lots of mulch, good compost and raised beds.

But I'm still a little "iffy" on Smyrna's climate. I know some plants can't stand frosts, and others tolerate them.

Does anyone know when I should start my tomato/pepper/tobacco seedlings indoors?

And are there any crops I can put out this month? I read instructions on the seed packages that say things like "This selection prefers cool weather. Plant as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring..."

But the ground here can be worked almost all winter! Does that mean I can plant peas right now? Or kale? I'd love to get something started, but I really don't know when to start. I imagine March would be the safest... but hey, the ground CAN be worked right now, even as I type this...

I'm sure someone here knows! Thanks for any advice.