Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Adams, TN
About Adams
Adams is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. It is near the Kentucky state line. The population was 624 at the 2020 census. A small city of about 624 near the Kentucky state line, Adams sits in rolling Robertson County farmland roughly 45 miles north of downtown Nashville. The area is best known beyond its borders for the Bell Witch legend centered on the Bell Witch Cave and farm just outside town.


Home prices in Adams
The median listing price in Adams is $450,000.
Top places in Adams
- Bell Witch Cave and farm
- Robertson County farmland and tobacco country
- Nearby Springfield (~15 min south)
Commuting from Adams
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 50–65 minutes (about 45 miles, via US-41 south to I-24).
- No commuter-rail service; Nashville is reached by car via the I-24 corridor through Springfield.
Schools in Adams
Public schools: Robertson County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Adams FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Adams, TN?
The median listing price in Adams is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Adams, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 50–65 minutes (about 45 miles, via US-41 south to I-24). - Which school district serves Adams, TN?
Adams is served by Robertson County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.