Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Smyrna, TN
About Smyrna
Smyrna is a town located in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Smyrna's population was 53,070 at the 2020 census, making it the largest town in Tennessee by population in that census. Smyrna is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. Tennessee's largest town by population, about 25 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. Smyrna is an economic engine — home to Nissan's massive Smyrna Assembly plant — with Sharp Springs Park, the historic Sam Davis Home, and a growing downtown depot district.
Home prices in Smyrna
The median listing price in Smyrna is $470,000.
Top places in Smyrna
- Nissan Smyrna Assembly
- Sam Davis Home & Plantation
- Sharp Springs Natural Area
- Smyrna Depot District
- Lee Victory Recreation Park and the Smyrna greenway system.
- Percy Priest Lake's southeastern shore nearby.
Commuting from Smyrna
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 30–40 minutes (about 25 miles, via I-24).
- No commuter-rail service; car commute via I-24.
Schools in Smyrna
Public schools: Rutherford County 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.
Smyrna FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Smyrna, TN?
The median listing price in Smyrna is $470,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Smyrna, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 30–40 minutes (about 25 miles, via I-24). - Which school district serves Smyrna, TN?
Smyrna is served by Rutherford County 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.