Smyrna, Tennessee
The annual Independence Day celebration at Kuss Memorial in Smyrna, Tenn.Courtesy of The City of Smyrna
- StateTennessee
- CountyRutherford
- Population54,702
A low crime rate, good schools, and easy access to the entertainment and dining scene in nearby Nashville are just part of what makes the suburb of Smyrna a great place to call home.
The Smyrna Depot Days festival, an annual celebration held on downtown’s Front Street, features live music, local vendors, and historical exhibits and is a favorite event among locals. For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s hiking and running at the scenic Stewart Creek Greenways, or opportunities to picnic in nature at one of Smyrna’s well-maintained parks.
As for the job market, one of the area’s biggest employers is the Renault Group, which operates a large automotive manufacturing plant in Smyrna, employing as many as 7,000 people. And finally, families are drawn to Smyrna for its excellent schools, including Stewarts Creek High School, which scores above average for test scores and college readiness, according to GreatSchools.org.—AS
The Smyrna Depot Days festival, an annual celebration held on downtown’s Front Street, features live music, local vendors, and historical exhibits and is a favorite event among locals. For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s hiking and running at the scenic Stewart Creek Greenways, or opportunities to picnic in nature at one of Smyrna’s well-maintained parks.
As for the job market, one of the area’s biggest employers is the Renault Group, which operates a large automotive manufacturing plant in Smyrna, employing as many as 7,000 people. And finally, families are drawn to Smyrna for its excellent schools, including Stewarts Creek High School, which scores above average for test scores and college readiness, according to GreatSchools.org.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $372,198 |
| Median household income | $73,610 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 4.54%, Black: 15.04%, Hispanic: 14.3% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 95.15% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 47% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 13 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 20 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 57 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare