The Town FilesGreenbrier, Tennessee
Town in Robertson County · population 6,898 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $321,900
- Household income
- $85,174
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 36.8
Greenbrier is a town of 6,898 people in Robertson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $321,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more upscale than 81% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 80% of Tennessee towns.
How Greenbrier ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenbrier is worth $321,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $85,174, which is more affordable than 46% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,212 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenbrier | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,212 | $863 |
| Median household income | $85,174 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenbrier
| People | Greenbrier | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Greenbrier
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbrier since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1970 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 244 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 4, 1985.
Severe weather in Robertson County since 1996
Robertson County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Robertson County
Robertson County had 22,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,121 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Greenbrier itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Greenbrier
3 public schools with 2,003 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | 9-12 | 789 | 15.5 |
| Greenbrier Elementary | PK-5 | 612 | 15.3 |
| Greenbrier Middle School | 6-8 | 602 | 15.8 |
Towns near Greenbrier
- Millersville, TN4.7 mi · 6,299 people · home $309,900
- Springfield, TN6.8 mi · 18,782 people · home $253,600
- White House, TN7.4 mi · 12,982 people · home $344,800
- Goodlettsville, TN7.8 mi · 17,789 people · home $381,900
- Coopertown, TN9.8 mi · 4,480 people · home $421,500
- Shackle Island, TN10.1 mi · 3,331 people · home $540,400
- Hendersonville, TN13.2 mi · 61,753 people · home $430,700
- Pleasant View, TN14.4 mi · 4,807 people · home $390,900
Greenbrier questions
Is Greenbrier, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenbrier scores better for retirees than 38% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 47%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Greenbrier?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenbrier is valued at $321,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,174, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,212 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenbrier?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 5.8 inches of snow.
Does Greenbrier get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbrier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1970. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)