Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Columbia, TN
About Columbia
Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Maury County, Tennessee. The population was 48,885 as of the City of Columbia's 2024 Special Census conducted by the US Census Bureau. Columbia is included in the Nashville metropolitan area. The self-proclaimed "mule capital of the world," Columbia celebrates the city-designated Mule Day each April. Columbia and Maury County are acknowledged as the "Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee"; the county has more antebellum houses than any other county in the state. The city is home to one of the last two surviving residences of James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States; the other is the White House. The Maury County seat and a fast-growing city, about 45 miles south of downtown Nashville. Columbia blends a revitalized historic downtown, the presidential James K. Polk Home, and the famous Mule Day celebration with major new residential growth.
Home prices in Columbia
The median listing price in Columbia is $460,090.
Top places in Columbia
- Historic downtown Columbia
- James K. Polk Home & Museum
- Mule Day
- Chickasaw Trace Park
- Nearby Rippavilla Plantation (Spring Hill)
Commuting from Columbia
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 50–65 minutes (about 45 miles, via I-65 or US-31).
- No commuter-rail service; WeGo regional bus serves the corridor.
Schools in Columbia
Public schools: Maury County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Columbia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Columbia, TN?
The median listing price in Columbia is $460,090. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Columbia, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 50–65 minutes (about 45 miles, via I-65 or US-31). - Which school district serves Columbia, TN?
Columbia is served by Maury County Public Schools. 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.