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Guide updated September 2026

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Columbia, TN

“The Mule Town of Middle Tennessee”

$449,990
Median Price (as of April–May 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Movoto and others)
50–60 minutes (about 46 miles; longer in rush-hour traffic)
To Nashville
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Columbia is the Maury County seat, about 46 miles south of Nashville — a 50-60 minute drive, longer in traffic. The city centers on a restored National Register downtown square plus the James K. Polk Ancestral Home. Distance is the trade-off: Columbia fits local employment, the Spring Hill GM/Ultium corridor, and remote or hybrid work better than a daily office commute.

Complete Guide to Columbia, Tennessee

Columbia is the county seat of Maury County, a historic town anchored by a restored downtown square ringed by Federal, Victorian, and 19th-century architecture, local shops, antique stores, and the county courthouse. Its commercial historic district has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984, and the city maintains five designated historic districts plus the James K. Polk Ancestral Home, the only surviving residence (other than the White House) of the 11th U.S. President. It sits at the southern edge of the Nashville metro, just below Spring Hill and the General Motors/Ultium Cells plant corridor, which has driven recent growth and battery-manufacturing investment in the region. The town tends to suit buyers drawn to a walkable historic downtown and small-town pace, and remote or hybrid workers comfortable with a longer Nashville commute. Children in Columbia are served by Maury County Public Schools, the county's pre-K–12 district. The honest tradeoff is distance: a downtown-Nashville commute is roughly 46 miles and can run close to an hour each way and longer in rush-hour traffic, so Columbia fits day-to-day-local lifestyles better than daily Nashville office commutes.

Homes for sale in Columbia right now

Showing the 6 most recently listed

414 homes for sale in Columbia right now

Active listings as of 2026-09-23 · Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID

Median asking price (not a sale price)
$464,995
as of 2026-09-06 · n=528 listings
Median days on market (incl. 0-day presales)
23.5 days
the three months ending 2026-07-31 · n=410 closings · Includes new-construction presales the MLS records at 0 days.
Months of supply (trailing-12 pace)
5.1 months
as of 2026-09-06 · n=1,263 closings

Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID · retrieved 2026-09-06

1203 East End ST1 / 6

$309,000

1203 East End ST

Columbia, TN, 38401

3 bd 2 ba 1,241 sq ftBuilt 2026

New construction · Single level · Main-level primary

“Welcome home to this new construction 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers a functional open…”

15 days on market

Listed by United Real Estate Middle Tennessee · MLS# 3244095

Active · (615) 624-8380

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Questions people ask about Columbia

Is Columbia, TN a good place to live?

Columbia is the Maury County seat, about 46 miles south of Nashville, and its downtown square is the reason people fall for it — a restored National Register district of nineteenth-century storefronts with the county courthouse in the middle, shops, antiques and restaurants around it. Mule Day, the spring festival rooted in the county's agricultural history, is the event the town is known for statewide.

The James K. Polk Ancestral Home is here, the Duck River and Riverwalk Park run along the edge of downtown, and Maury Regional Medical Center is the flagship of a regional health system. Farmland sits on three sides, with newer subdivisions pushing north toward Spring Hill. It is a real town with its own center, at the far edge of the metro.

What should I know before moving to Columbia, TN?

Orientation: Maury County is south of Williamson County, and Columbia is its seat. Spring Hill sits between them and shares Maury County's southern half, which is why the two towns come up together constantly. Columbia is older, has the square, and prices differently.

Practically, the market splits between the historic core near the square — where the houses are old and the renovation questions are real — and the newer subdivisions on the north side toward Spring Hill. The Ultium Cells battery plant at the GM complex is the employment story shaping the county, and The Drake is the downtown redevelopment worth knowing about.

What is the commute from Columbia to Nashville really like?

About 50 to 60 minutes to downtown Nashville, longer in rush-hour traffic. You run the interstate north through Spring Hill, Franklin and Brentwood, which means you pick up their congestion as well as your own.

This is a town where the local job base matters. Maury Regional, Columbia State Community College and the Spring Hill manufacturing complex are all close, and a large share of Columbia works within the county. If downtown Nashville is your office five days a week, be honest with yourself about this number.

Is there new construction in Columbia, TN?

Yes — there are active new-construction communities, mostly on the north side of town in the direction of Spring Hill, where the county's growth has concentrated.

The usual new-build cautions apply: the on-site agent represents the builder, the contract is the builder's paper, and incentives are typically tied to the builder's lender. Have your own representation at the first appointment — it is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing.

How do I check schools and crime data for Columbia, TN?

We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way.

Zoning is set by address, not by subdivision name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.

What's changing in Columbia

Updated June 2026

Ultium Cells battery plant anchors Maury County's growth; The Drake reshapes downtown Columbia

The marquee development reshaping Maury County is the Ultium Cells battery-cell plant in the Maury County portion of Spring Hill — a General Motors and LG Energy Solution joint venture representing roughly $2.6 billion in committed investment, a 2.8-million-square-foot facility, and a workforce of around 1,700. In Columbia proper, The Drake — a six-story, 293-unit luxury apartment building one block off the historic downtown square — is the largest current project transforming the city center.

MARQUEE PROJECT — Ultium Cells (Spring Hill, Maury County). The single biggest development reshaping the county is the Ultium Cells LLC battery-cell manufacturing plant, a GM and LG Energy Solution joint venture. It was announced in April 2021 as a $2.3 billion investment, then expanded in December 2022 with an additional $275 million commitment — bringing committed investment to roughly $2.6 billion. The plant is a 2.8-million-square-foot facility, with workforce expected to reach roughly 1,700.

The Ultium plant sits in Spring Hill, which straddles the Maury–Williamson county line; this facility is in the Maury County portion, adjacent to GM's Spring Hill Manufacturing assembly plant. It is among the county's largest single capital investments, though it is north of Columbia proper, not in the city itself.

2026 STATUS — strategic pivot. After slowing EV demand led to a furlough of about 700 workers in January 2026, Ultium announced in March 2026 a reopening with a roughly $70 million retooling investment to produce lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy-storage systems serving grid-scale and AI-data-center demand. Production under the new product line is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, with the roughly 700 furloughed employees returning.

MARQUEE DOWNTOWN-COLUMBIA PROJECT — The Drake. Within Columbia proper, the largest current project is The Drake, a six-story, 293-unit luxury apartment building with ground-floor retail on a 2.78-acre site at Woodland Street and East 7th Street, one block east of the historic public square. Developer: Franklin-based Bristol Development Group. The project broke ground in 2024 and was targeted for completion in early 2026. Reported as the downtown core's first upscale multifamily development. A specific dollar investment was not disclosed in available sourcing.

OTHER NOTABLE PROJECTS (context). Maury Regional Medical Center is undertaking a major expansion/renovation; the former Columbia Mall area is being redeveloped; and city infrastructure investment, including a new wastewater treatment plant, is underway. (Dollar figures and timelines for these secondary projects vary by source and are not fully confirmed here.)

BOTTOM LINE. Measured by capital and economic impact, the Ultium Cells battery plant (~$2.6B, ~1,700 jobs) is the marquee regional development — with the caveat that it sits in the Maury County part of Spring Hill, not Columbia city. For Columbia's own downtown core, The Drake (293 units) is the headline project.

Marquee project (county)
Ultium Cells battery-cell plant (GM + LG Energy Solution JV)
Ultium location
Spring Hill — Maury County portion, next to GM Spring Hill assembly plant
Ultium investment
~$2.3B (2021) + $275M expansion (2022) ≈ $2.6B committed
Ultium size / jobs
2.8 million sq ft; workforce ~1,700
Ultium 2026 status
$70M retool to LFP batteries for energy storage / AI data centers; production restart Q2 2026 after Jan 2026 furloughs
Marquee downtown-Columbia project
The Drake — 6-story, 293-unit luxury apartments + ground-floor retail
The Drake developer / site
Bristol Development Group; 2.78 acres at Woodland & East 7th St, one block off the square
The Drake timeline
Broke ground 2024; targeted completion early 2026

What's New to Eat, Drink & Shop in Columbia

Updated September 2026

New food, drink and retail activity in Columbia is concentrated in the downtown historic district, at The Factory at Columbia, and along the James Campbell Boulevard corridor. The list below covers openings from 2024 through 2026 plus projects with public announcements, each checked against local reporting or official business listings.

Twisted Copper Brewing Company (downtown Columbia)Open

Craft brewery and taproom at 104 E. 5th St. in downtown Columbia, an additional location for Twisted Copper Brewing. House beers on tap include a Mexican lager, a helles, a West Coast session IPA, a hazy IPA, a hefeweizen and a chocolate stout.

Bar / Brewery · opened June 2026 (ribbon-cutting June 11, 2026)

WhataburgerOpen

Texas-based burger chain at 195 E. James Campbell Blvd., the first Whataburger location in Columbia. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Restaurant · opened May 2026 (ribbon-cutting May 19, 2026)

Sloan Jewelry & GiftsOpen

Jewelry and gift shop at 1205 S. James Campbell Blvd. carrying fine jewelry, vintage crystal and gift items. It held a ribbon-cutting with the Maury Alliance in June 2026.

Retail · opened 2026 (ribbon-cutting June 9, 2026)

Grazie! Italian EateryOpen

Italian restaurant at The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd., serving Italian dishes in a sit-down setting. It is listed among the development's current tenants, established 2025.

Restaurant · opened 2025

Kings Baking Co.Open

Artisan bakery at The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd., drawing on European baking traditions. It is listed among the development's current tenants.

Grocery / Food hall · open; opening date not published

Whiskey Alley SaloonOpen

Saloon and restaurant at 111 W. 7th St. in downtown Columbia, serving a casual menu paired with craft cocktails, a wine list and a full liquor selection.

Bar / Brewery · opened 2025 (ribbon-cutting February 6, 2025)

RevivalComing soon

Outdoor wine bar and event space planned for a restored former Esso service station in downtown Columbia, a project of American Pickers host Mike Wolfe. Plans include a pergola, firepit, stage and vintage gas pumps next to Prime & Pint; an opening date has not been publicized.

Bar / Brewery · announced 2025; opening date not publicized

Prime & Pint Butchery and Public HouseOpen

Butcher shop and public house at 105 E. 6th St. in downtown Columbia, pairing a retail butchery counter with a scratch kitchen and bar.

Restaurant · opened 2024 (ribbon-cutting May 29, 2024)

August Sage Cafe & LoungeOpen

Cafe and lounge at The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd., opened by Sara and Andrew Carlton. It serves breakfast and lunch with dinner on select evenings, drawing on French, Mexican, Italian, Southern, contemporary American and Middle Eastern cooking, and has a full coffee bar with gluten-free and vegan options.

Restaurant · opened early 2024

Towne Café (formerly Towne Coffee)Open

Locally owned cafe and coffee shop at 1201 N. Commerce St. from David and Betsy Wood, rebranded from Towne Coffee in 2026. It serves made-to-order breakfast, lunch, baked goods and chef-driven specials alongside handcrafted coffee drinks.

Coffee · opened December 2023 (ribbon-cutting March 27, 2024); rebranded 2026

Panda ExpressComing soon

Fast-casual Chinese chain under construction at the former Sloan Ford dealership site on James Campbell Blvd. It is one of three businesses planned for the property, alongside Whataburger and a credit union.

Restaurant · announced 2026; under construction

Columbia Mall redevelopment (Ulta Beauty, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Five Below, Bealls)Coming soon

Redevelopment of the former enclosed Columbia Mall into an open-air retail center led by Highland Capital, working with Retail Strategies and the City of Columbia Industrial Development Board. Announced tenants include Ulta Beauty, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Five Below and Bealls.

Retail · announced 2025; phased openings

The Bourbon GospelOpen

Restaurant, bar and songwriter-round venue at 807 S. Garden St. in Columbia, just off the downtown square, serving comfort food alongside bourbon, whiskey and cocktails, with ticketed Nashville-style writers rounds and space for private events.

Bar / Brewery · open as of 2026 (ribbon-cutting August 20, 2026)

Why People Love Columbia

Restored historic downtown square (National Register district since 1984) with shops, antiques, and the county courthouse
James K. Polk Ancestral Home — the only surviving residence of the 11th U.S. President besides the White House
Mule Day, the city's signature spring festival rooted in its agricultural history
Duck River, Riverwalk Park, and downtown riverfront for fishing, paddling, and recreation
Maury Regional Medical Center, flagship of a regional health system
Columbia State Community College and proximity to the Spring Hill GM/Ultium Cells battery plant
Homes for sale in Columbia414 active listings from the MLS, updated through the day

New-construction communities in Columbia

We document 19 new-construction communities in Columbia — builders, floor plans, amenities, and what each one is actually like on the ground. Buyer representation on new construction is often little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing.

Neighborhoods & areas in Columbia

Historic Downtown / the SquareArden VillageGrove ParkCarters StationPolo FieldsSpring Meade

Choosing an agent in Columbia

Columbia, TN Real Estate Agent — How to Choose One (and Our Case)

A plain-language, source-cited guide to choosing a real estate agent in Columbia, TN for 2026 — current market data, the questions to ask before hiring, and how The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) approaches Maury County transactions.

Columbia Quick Facts

CountyMaury County
Median Price$449,990 (as of April–May 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Movoto and others)
Price RangeCurrent comps with their source, on request
Drive to Nashville50–60 minutes (about 46 miles; longer in rush-hour traffic)

Figures reviewed July 2026. We pull current, address-level comparables before any offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Columbia, TN?

The median home price in Columbia is approximately $449,990 (as of April–May 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Movoto and others). Prices vary by street and home type, so verify current pricing against active comparable sales when you're ready to make an offer.

How far is Columbia from Nashville?

Columbia is approximately 50–60 minutes (about 46 miles; longer in rush-hour traffic) from downtown Nashville, depending on traffic and your specific route.

What's it like living in Columbia, TN?

Columbia is the historic seat of Maury County, a city of roughly 45,000 with a revived Federal-and-Victorian downtown square, sitting just south of Spring Hill about 46 miles from Nashville. It's commonly a fit for buyers wanting a larger home or lot, history and downtown-square lovers, buyers seeking land or acreage, remote and hybrid workers, Spring Hill / GM–Ultium plant workers.

What are the popular neighborhoods or areas in Columbia, TN?

Areas commonly searched in Columbia include Historic Downtown / the Square, Arden Village, Grove Park, Carters Station, Polo Fields, Spring Meade. We can pull recent comparable sales and tell you what's currently driving demand in each, so you can decide what fits.

Who handles real estate in Columbia, TN?

The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) works Columbia regularly — a 5.0-rated team on Google and Zillow, RealTrends Verified 2026, licensed in Tennessee since 2013, and quoted as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal. Call 615-265-1000 to talk through buying or selling in Columbia — the first conversation carries no commitment.

Is Columbia, TN a good place to live?

Columbia is the Maury County seat, about 46 miles south of Nashville, and its downtown square is the reason people fall for it — a restored National Register district of nineteenth-century storefronts with the county courthouse in the middle, shops, antiques and restaurants around it. Mule Day, the spring festival rooted in the county's agricultural history, is the event the town is known for statewide. The James K. Polk Ancestral Home is here, the Duck River and Riverwalk Park run along the edge of downtown, and Maury Regional Medical Center is the flagship of a regional health system. Farmland sits on three sides, with newer subdivisions pushing north toward Spring Hill. It is a real town with its own center, at the far edge of the metro.

What should I know before moving to Columbia, TN?

Orientation: Maury County is south of Williamson County, and Columbia is its seat. Spring Hill sits between them and shares Maury County's southern half, which is why the two towns come up together constantly. Columbia is older, has the square, and prices differently. Practically, the market splits between the historic core near the square — where the houses are old and the renovation questions are real — and the newer subdivisions on the north side toward Spring Hill. The Ultium Cells battery plant at the GM complex is the employment story shaping the county, and The Drake is the downtown redevelopment worth knowing about.

What is the commute from Columbia to Nashville really like?

About 50 to 60 minutes to downtown Nashville, longer in rush-hour traffic. You run the interstate north through Spring Hill, Franklin and Brentwood, which means you pick up their congestion as well as your own. This is a town where the local job base matters. Maury Regional, Columbia State Community College and the Spring Hill manufacturing complex are all close, and a large share of Columbia works within the county. If downtown Nashville is your office five days a week, be honest with yourself about this number.

Is there new construction in Columbia, TN?

Yes — there are active new-construction communities, mostly on the north side of town in the direction of Spring Hill, where the county's growth has concentrated. The usual new-build cautions apply: the on-site agent represents the builder, the contract is the builder's paper, and incentives are typically tied to the builder's lender. Have your own representation at the first appointment — it is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing.

How do I check schools and crime data for Columbia, TN?

We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way. Zoning is set by address, not by subdivision name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.

Will Johnson, The Will Johnson Team at eXp Realty

About the authors

By Will Johnson & The Will Johnson Team

Will Johnson leads The Will Johnson Team at eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee — Columbia, Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Sumner County, Brentwood, Franklin, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities. A U.S. Army veteran who served 14 years and rose to the rank of Major, and a former ICU nurse and nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who graduated with a 4.0 from MTSA, he has been licensed in Tennessee since 2013 (license #330494); in the last 12 months (as of 2026) the team has closed $27.7 million in volume across 64 transactions. The team holds a 5.0 rating on Google and Zillow, is RealTrends Verified 2026, has been featured as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal, and can be reached at 615-265-1000.

Equal Housing Opportunity · Licensed in Tennessee and regulated by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TN #330494) · The Will Johnson Team is affiliated with eXp Realty · This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.