The Town FilesSmyrna, Tennessee
Town in Rutherford County · population 53,070 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $358,300
- Household income
- $81,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 34.1
Smyrna is a town of 53,070 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $358,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 90% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Tennessee towns.
How Smyrna 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 Smyrna is worth $358,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $81,926, which is more affordable than 23% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,461 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smyrna | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $358,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,461 | $863 |
| Median household income | $81,926 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Smyrna
| People | Smyrna | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.2% |
Weather in Smyrna
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.6°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smyrna since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 10, 2009 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 26, 1959.
Severe weather in Rutherford County since 1996
Rutherford County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Rutherford County
Rutherford County had 149,355 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,681 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Smyrna itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Smyrna
18 public schools with 18,459 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | 9-12 | 2,446 | 17.1 |
| Smyrna High School | 9-12 | 2,254 | 16.8 |
| Lavergne High School | 9-12 | 2,115 | 16.3 |
| Stewarts Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,349 | 17.1 |
| Rock Springs Middle School | 6-8 | 1,090 | 16.0 |
| Stewarts Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 1,010 | 16.6 |
| Rocky Fork Elementary School | PK-5 | 967 | 16.7 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 902 | 14.1 |
| Smyrna Middle School | 6-8 | 877 | 11.1 |
| Rocky Fork Middle School | 6-8 | 841 | 15.3 |
| Stewartsboro Elementary | PK-5 | 800 | 15.4 |
| Smyrna Elementary | PK-5 | 767 | 13.5 |
Towns near Smyrna
- La Vergne, TN4.1 mi · 38,719 people · home $309,900
- Nolensville, TN8.0 mi · 13,829 people · home $777,800
- Murfreesboro, TN10.0 mi · 152,769 people · home $402,100
- Brentwood, TN13.7 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Mount Juliet, TN15.9 mi · 39,289 people · home $460,100
- Oak Hill, TN16.3 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Christiana, TN18.4 mi · 4,305 people · home $361,900
- Franklin, TN18.5 mi · 83,454 people · home $705,400
Smyrna questions
Is Smyrna, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smyrna scores better for retirees than 4% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 4%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Smyrna?
The median owner-occupied home in Smyrna is valued at $358,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,926, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,461 a month.
What is the weather like in Smyrna?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Smyrna get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smyrna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 10, 2009. 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)