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The quick answer
Smyrna is a Rutherford County city about 30-40 minutes southeast of Nashville, with a median home price of $412,000 (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow). It's home to Nissan's largest U.S. assembly plant, anchoring stable local employment, plus access to Long Hunter State Park. Sitting between Nashville and Murfreesboro, it offers a range of homes for first-time buyers.
Smyrna is a growing city in Rutherford County, between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The city is home to Nissan's largest U.S. vehicle assembly plant, which has driven decades of stable employment and economic growth. The Smyrna Golf Course, and Long Hunter State Park nearby, give residents access to outdoor recreation. Smyrna is served by Rutherford County Schools; for specific ratings on any zoned school, the Tennessee Department of Education report cards are the authoritative sources. The city's central location between Nashville and Murfreesboro means residents can access both metro areas with ease. Ask us for current closed comparable sales, with their source and date, for the part of Smyrna you're considering.
244 homes for sale in Smyrna right now
Active listings as of 2026-09-23 · Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID
Source: Realtracs via MLS GRID · retrieved 2026-09-06
1 / 6$424,990
208 Bateman Court
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Derby Run · New construction
“Welcome home to the Elder floorplan in beautiful Derby Run! This thoughtfully designed…”
3 days on market
Listed by Ryan Homes · MLS# 3515026
Active · (615) 716-4400
↓ $18,0001 / 6$262,000
155 Wolverine Ct
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Wolverine Trail · Single level · Fenced yard
“Great opportunity for first-time buyers or investors! Ask about THDA and 100% financing…”
7 days on market
Listed by Zach Taylor Real Estate · MLS# 3159145
Active · (855) 261-2233
↓ $15,000 · Sep 91 / 6$324,990
466 Lydia Ashley Lane
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Cedar Grove Village · New construction
“This new two-story townhome provides a low-maintenance design perfect for modern…”
15 days on market
Listed by Lennar Sales Corp. · MLS# 3228546
Active · (615) 236-8076
1 / 6$409,990
626 Inez Drive
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Derby Run · Single level · Main-level primary
“The Tupelo floorplan offers the ease of one-level living without sacrificing style or…”
16 days on market
Listed by Ryan Homes · MLS# 3320094
Active · (615) 716-4400
1 / 6$690,000
1200 Emmie Reece Dr
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Patton Retreat Ph 2 Sec 1 · Main-level primary
“Move-in ready all-brick home on a desirable corner lot featuring 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths…”
16 days on market
Listed by The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage · MLS# 3542886
Active · (615) 301-1631
1 / 6$519,999
440 Grey Ghost Way
Smyrna, TN, 37167
Derby Run Ph 1B · Single level · Main-level primary
“Over 2,500 sqft in Smyrna! This home is where style, space, and modern living come…”
16 days on market
Listed by WEICHERT, REALTORS - The Andrews Group · MLS# 3542979
Active · (615) 383-3142
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Questions people ask about Smyrna
Smyrna's identity is built on two things you can point at. The first is Nissan's vehicle assembly plant, one of the largest manufacturing sites in the state and the reason the town has a stable industrial job base rather than a purely residential one. The second is Long Hunter State Park, on the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake, which puts trails and lake frontage a short drive from town.
The Sam Ridley Parkway corridor is where most of the shopping and dining sits, and that is where the town's day-to-day life happens. Smyrna sits between Nashville and Murfreesboro on I-24, which is the practical appeal — you are within reach of two job markets instead of one. It is not a historic-square town and it does not pretend to be.
Orientation for a newcomer: Smyrna is in Rutherford County, southeast of Nashville along Interstate 24, roughly between the Nashville line and Murfreesboro. It shares the Rutherford County school district with Murfreesboro and La Vergne, and it is a separate municipality with its own government.
Practically, much of the housing is newer subdivision stock, and the lots are smaller than what you would get farther out. Check which side of Sam Ridley you are on — it changes both the commute and the feel.
About 30 to 40 minutes to downtown Nashville on I-24 outside of peak. The honest caveat is that the Smyrna-to-Nashville segment of I-24 is one of the heaviest commuter stretches in the region and both peaks are slow.
What makes Smyrna work for a lot of people is the second direction: Murfreesboro is a short drive the other way, and the Nissan plant and the Sam Ridley employers are in town. Living between two job markets means a bad traffic day on one side is not automatically a bad day.
Yes — Smyrna has active new-construction communities, and Sewart's Landing is the marquee project on the old airfield side of town. Ask us for each builder's current price sheet before you tour.
Two practical notes. Ask what the builder's incentive is actually tied to, because the good ones are usually tied to using their lender. And bring your own agent to the first appointment: representation on a new build is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing. The on-site agent is contractually the builder's.
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 Smyrna
Updated July 2026A roughly $400 million, 44-acre mixed-use district named Sewart's Landing is under construction on Sam Ridley Parkway, the largest new project reshaping Smyrna, alongside the Nissan plant that anchors the town's economy.
Sewart's Landing is a roughly $400 million, 44-acre mixed-use development under construction at the corner of Sam Ridley Parkway West and Highway 41 (South Lowry Street) in Smyrna. It is being developed by Nashville-based Equitable Property Company in partnership with Chapman Capital, which acquired the 44 acres in early 2024 (announced February 7, 2024) and held a groundbreaking on June 10, 2024. Rutherford County approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) package of more than $26 million to support the project. The name pays tribute to Smyrna's historic former Sewart Air Force Base.
The master plan calls for roughly 280,000 square feet of street-level retail, up to 400,000 square feet of medical office space across two buildings, a 240-key hotel, and 268 multi-family residential units, organized around a pedestrian-focused street grid with greenspace and a walking trail. Sprouts Farmers Market is the announced grocery anchor, signing for a roughly 23,500-square-foot store with an anticipated opening in late 2026; other named tenants include Wawa, Starbucks, Jonathan's Grille, City BBQ, Keke's Breakfast Cafe, Hand & Stone, Encore Nails, and Scissors & Scotch. Leasing is led by JLL.
Smyrna's economic anchor remains the Nissan vehicle assembly plant, where Nissan reports having invested more than $8 billion over the plant's history. The Smyrna facility builds the Nissan Rogue, Murano and Pathfinder plus the INFINITI QX60, and began assembling the new INFINITI QX65 in 2026. Nissan has said its next-generation Rogue will be assembled in Smyrna beginning in spring 2027, with U.S. production of the Rogue's e-Power hybrid system planned for the plant later (reported for 2028). Separately, Hamilton Development began construction in 2026 on Cornerstone Business Park, a 152-acre, roughly 1.8 million-square-foot industrial park (12 buildings) off I-840 at 5481 W. Jefferson Pike, with the first Phase I building targeted to deliver in the first quarter of 2027.
For buyers relocating to Smyrna, these projects describe what the area is becoming: Sewart's Landing concentrates new retail, dining, medical office, a hotel and multi-family residential units along the Sam Ridley corridor, while the Nissan plant and the new Cornerstone industrial park reflect Smyrna's continuing role as a Middle Tennessee manufacturing and logistics hub about 25 miles southeast of downtown Nashville.
Smyrna's recent openings are concentrated in the downtown Depot District and along Sam Ridley Parkway. The 44-acre Sewart's Landing mixed-use development at Sam Ridley Parkway West and Highway 41 is under construction and has announced a grocery anchor plus several restaurant and retail tenants.
Burger and craft beer taphouse at 427 Sam Ridley Parkway West with more than 50 beers on tap, plus burgers and pub fare. It is the second Tennessee location for owners Marty and Mindi Bell, who also operate the Murfreesboro restaurant.
Bar / Brewery · opened October 2025
Texas-style barbecue restaurant in the Depot District at 114 Front Street, serving brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage and pulled pork with sides, plus catering. Owners Rooster and Lori Beane took over the former La Tavola space, a 2,600-square-foot building.
Restaurant · opened 2025
Drive-thru coffee stand at 800 Isabella Lane off Sam Ridley Parkway, in front of Home Depot. The menu includes coffees, cold brews, smoothies, fizzes, teas, energy drinks and shakes.
Coffee · opened October 2025
British import shop at 122 Front Street in the Depot District, stocking imported foods, gifts and collectibles, including vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free items. Owned by Chris and Amanda Carson.
Retail · opened April 2024
Grocer specializing in fresh produce, natural and organic foods, vitamins and supplements. It will anchor the Sewart's Landing development in a 23,500-square-foot space at Sam Ridley Parkway West and Highway 41.
Grocery / Food hall · opening late 2026
Tennessee-based sports bar and grill announced as a tenant of the Sewart's Landing mixed-use development on Sam Ridley Parkway West.
Restaurant · opening date not announced
Barbecue chain announced as a restaurant tenant at the Sewart's Landing development on Sam Ridley Parkway West.
Restaurant · opening date not announced
Breakfast and brunch cafe announced as a tenant of the Sewart's Landing development on Sam Ridley Parkway West.
Restaurant · opening date not announced
Convenience store and fuel chain that sells made-to-order hoagies, breakfast items and coffee. It was named among the first-phase tenants secured for the Sewart's Landing development.
New spot · opening date not announced
Charleston, South Carolina-based bagel company that named Smyrna among its planned Middle Tennessee locations. Shops run 1,300 to 2,000 square feet and serve bagels, bagel sandwiches and coffee drinks; a Smyrna address and date have not been announced.
Restaurant · opening date not announced
Indian fast-casual chain location at 2160 Rock Springs Road, Suite 600, locally owned and operated by the Patel family. Serves Indian street food such as tikka masala burritos and deconstructed samosas, with an attached Mortar & Pestle bar serving cocktails, local drafts and whiskey flights.
Restaurant · opened August 2026
We document 10 new-construction communities in Smyrna — 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.
Choosing an agent in Smyrna
A straight-answer guide to choosing a Smyrna, TN real estate agent in 2026 — current local market data with sources, the exact questions to ask, and why team fit matters as much as individual reputation.
Figures reviewed July 2026. We pull current, address-level comparables before any offer.
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Every home tour we've filmed in Smyrna. Watch the ones that catch your eye and use them to calibrate what your budget actually buys.
Mar 2, 2026
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Smyrna, TN hilltop home tour
This tour walks through a two-year-old, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Smyrna, Tennessee, offering 2,155 square feet of finished living space. The home sits on a hilltop lot overlooking a pond, with no neighbors directly behind it, and features a two-story living room with 20-foot ceilings, an open-concept floor plan, and modern finishes. A standout feature is a 900-square-foot unfinished basement that is already framed with electrical and plumbing completed. The location offers walking distance to the neighborhood pool, proximity to shopping and dining on Sam Ridley Parkway, and quick access to I-24 toward Nashville.
What is notable about the basement in this Smyrna home?
The home includes a 900-square-foot unfinished basement that is already framed, with electrical and plumbing completed. This leaves the space ready to be finished later for uses such as additional living space, a gym, a theater room, a guest suite, or an office.
What does the lot and outdoor setting offer?
The home sits on a hilltop lot overlooking a pond, with no neighbors directly behind it, providing water views and a private backyard.
How is this Smyrna home positioned for commuting and conveniences?
It offers quick access to I-24 for the drive into Nashville, sits minutes from shopping and dining on Sam Ridley Parkway, and is within walking distance of the neighborhood pool.
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The median home price in Smyrna is approximately $412,000 (as of May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow). Prices vary by street and home type, so verify current pricing against active comparable sales when you're ready to make an offer.
Smyrna is approximately 30-40 minutes from downtown Nashville, depending on traffic and your specific route.
Home to the Nissan manufacturing plant, with Long Hunter State Park nearby, and a wide range of homes between Nashville and Murfreesboro. It's commonly a fit for First-time buyers, Investors, Nissan employees, I-24 commuters.
Areas commonly searched in Smyrna include River Landing, Ridgewood, Sam Ridley Pkwy corridor. We can pull recent comparable sales and tell you what's currently driving demand in each, so you can decide what fits.
The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) works Smyrna 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 Smyrna — the first conversation carries no commitment.
Smyrna's identity is built on two things you can point at. The first is Nissan's vehicle assembly plant, one of the largest manufacturing sites in the state and the reason the town has a stable industrial job base rather than a purely residential one. The second is Long Hunter State Park, on the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake, which puts trails and lake frontage a short drive from town. The Sam Ridley Parkway corridor is where most of the shopping and dining sits, and that is where the town's day-to-day life happens. Smyrna sits between Nashville and Murfreesboro on I-24, which is the practical appeal — you are within reach of two job markets instead of one. It is not a historic-square town and it does not pretend to be.
Orientation for a newcomer: Smyrna is in Rutherford County, southeast of Nashville along Interstate 24, roughly between the Nashville line and Murfreesboro. It shares the Rutherford County school district with Murfreesboro and La Vergne, and it is a separate municipality with its own government. Practically, much of the housing is newer subdivision stock, and the lots are smaller than what you would get farther out. Check which side of Sam Ridley you are on — it changes both the commute and the feel.
About 30 to 40 minutes to downtown Nashville on I-24 outside of peak. The honest caveat is that the Smyrna-to-Nashville segment of I-24 is one of the heaviest commuter stretches in the region and both peaks are slow. What makes Smyrna work for a lot of people is the second direction: Murfreesboro is a short drive the other way, and the Nissan plant and the Sam Ridley employers are in town. Living between two job markets means a bad traffic day on one side is not automatically a bad day.
Yes — Smyrna has active new-construction communities, and Sewart's Landing is the marquee project on the old airfield side of town. Ask us for each builder's current price sheet before you tour. Two practical notes. Ask what the builder's incentive is actually tied to, because the good ones are usually tied to using their lender. And bring your own agent to the first appointment: representation on a new build is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing. The on-site agent is contractually the builder's.
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.
Living Guide
Smyrna sits along I-24 and is anchored by Nissan's North American assembly plant. Here's the honest read on what life here actually looks like.
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Williamson County
$1,444,136–$1,600,000 median (May–June 2026, Redfin/Zillow/Orchard)
Williamson County
$925,000 median (June 2026, RealTracs)
Sumner County
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About the authors
Will Johnson leads The Will Johnson Team at eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee — Smyrna, 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.
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