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Smyrna, TN

Smyrna is a town 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. In 2007, U.S. News & World Report listed Smyrna as one of the best places in the United States to retire. Smyrna is part of the Nashville metropolitan statistical area.

The town of Smyrna has its European American roots in the early 19th century and began as an agrarian community. It was important during the Civil War because its railroad station lies between Nashville and Chattanooga. One of the major events of the war for the town involved the Confederate States soldier Sam Davis, who, after being charged with spying, gave up his life instead of giving any information to the Union Army. He was captured November 20, 1863, and was hanged by Union forces on November 27 of that year. The Sam Davis Plantation, located on 160 acres (0.65 km²) of well-maintained farmland, is the town's most important historical site.

Smyrna was originally incorporated in 1869 but its charter was rescinded by the state several years later. In 1915, the town re-incorporated and adopted a commission-mayor form of government.

In 1941 during World War II, Sewart Air Force Base was established here and served as a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 advanced training facility. During the 1950s and 1960s, the military personnel and dependents totaled more than 10,000 persons stationed at the base. The base was scheduled for closing in 1971. Most of the property was divided among the State of Tennessee, Rutherford County, and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. On its portion, the state opened and operates a Tennessee Army National Guard base and the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center. Much of the additional land was developed as the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority in 1990.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.0 square miles (60 km²), of which 22.8 square miles (59 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (0.61%) is water. Portions of the Percy Priest Lake reservoir lie within the town limits. The two main waterways are Stones River and Stewarts Creek.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of Smyrna's community fabric. StoneCrest Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. North Rutherford YMCA provides fitness classes, swimming facilities, and wellness programs for all ages. Smyrna Parks and Recreation offers fitness camps, sports leagues, and community wellness events throughout the year. Fleet Feet Murfreesboro hosts running groups, fitness classes, and workshops on nutrition and wellness. Flow Aquatic Wellness offers aquatic therapy, swim lessons, and water fitness classes. 

Top sites in Smyrna, TN are Sam Davis Home, Lane Motor Museum, and Gregory Mill Park.

Population: 57,418 (2023). ZIP code: 37167. Area code: 615. Elevation: 545 ft (166 m). Area: 23.0 square miles (60 km²)

FAQs

What is the cost of living in Smyrna, TN?

Smyrna is part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro metro area, which is ranked 126 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Smyrna is estimated to be 95.7% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What is Smyrna, TN is known for?

Smyrna is the second-largest city in Rutherford County. It was established in the early 1800s and was named after the Smyrna Presbyterian Church. The Sam Davis Home & Museum in Smyrna is the boyhood home of a Civil War hero who was hanged at the age of 21. Smyrna was named one of the “Top Ten Best Places to Retire” by US News & World Report and is home to the Nissan North America, Inc. vehicle manufacturing plant, a multi-billion dollar facility that produces Nissan’s top vehicles.

Is Smyrna, TN a good place to live?

Smyrna is in Rutherford County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Smyrna offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Smyrna and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Smyrna are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Smyrna 

Niche

Visit Rutherford TN

Fly Homes

Sam Davis Home

Lane Motor Museum

Gregory Mill Park

StoneCrest Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

North Rutherford YMCA

Smyrna Parks and Recreation

Fleet Feet Murfreesboro

Flow Aquatic Wellness

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