Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Cross Plains, TN
About Cross Plains
Cross Plains is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee. The city's population was 1,789 at the 2020 census. Cross Plains was the first area of Robertson County that was settled by European settlers, with the arrival of Thomas Kilgore in 1778. The first area of the county settled by Europeans — about 35 miles north of downtown Nashville. Historic small-town character on the corridor to the Kentucky line.
Home prices in Cross Plains
The median listing price in Cross Plains is $582,500.
Top places in Cross Plains
- Historic Cross Plains downtown
- Robertson County farmland and the I-65 corridor.
- Nearby Springfield
Commuting from Cross Plains
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 40–50 minutes (about 35 miles, via I-65).
- No transit service; nearest commuter hubs: Springfield (~15 min) and Goodlettsville.
Schools in Cross Plains
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.
Cross Plains FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cross Plains, TN?
The median listing price in Cross Plains is $582,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Cross Plains, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 40–50 minutes (about 35 miles, via I-65). - Which school district serves Cross Plains, TN?
Cross Plains 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.