Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Lafayette, TN
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Macon County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,474 at the 2010 census, and had 5,584 in 2020. The Macon County seat, about 60 miles northeast of downtown Nashville near the Kentucky line. A rural county-seat town known for its courthouse square and as the gateway to Red Boiling Springs' historic mineral-springs resorts.
Home prices in Lafayette
The median listing price in Lafayette is $329,000.
Top places in Lafayette
- Historic downtown Lafayette and the Macon County Courthouse square.
- Nearby Red Boiling Springs (~15 min)
- Macon County countryside and the Barren River watershed.
- Keyes Park and local community events.
Commuting from Lafayette
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 70–90 minutes (about 60 miles, via TN-52 to I-65).
- Long commuter drive; nearest hubs: Gallatin (~30 min) and Portland (~25 min). No transit service.
Schools in Lafayette
Public schools: Macon 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.
Lafayette FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lafayette, TN?
The median listing price in Lafayette is $329,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Lafayette, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 70–90 minutes (about 60 miles, via TN-52 to I-65). - Which school district serves Lafayette, TN?
Lafayette is served by Macon 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.