Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Orlinda, TN
About Orlinda
Orlinda is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 947 at the 2020 census, the community became a city in February 2001. The City of Orlinda conducted its own, independent census 2007. The results of that census were submitted to the State of Tennessee, which conducted a review and random sample before officially certifying the results, which it did in May 2007. The Mayor of Orlinda is Tabitha Swearingen and the City Manager is Kevin Breeding. About 40 miles north of downtown Nashville near the Kentucky line. Quiet and rural with a young municipal government.

Home prices in Orlinda
Home prices in Orlinda vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Orlinda
- Small-city parks and the Orlinda community core.
- Nearby Portland (~15 min)
- Robertson County farmland and the Kentucky-line corridor.
Commuting from Orlinda
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 45–55 minutes (about 40 miles, via TN-52 to I-65).
- No transit service; nearest commuter hub: Portland (~15 min).
Schools in Orlinda
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.
Orlinda FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Orlinda, TN?
Home prices in Orlinda vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Orlinda, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 45–55 minutes (about 40 miles, via TN-52 to I-65). - Which school district serves Orlinda, TN?
Orlinda 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.