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Located approximately 20 minutes from Nashville, Smyrna, TN is a family-friendly town with many amenities including great outdoor activities and historic sites. Smyrna was named one the top ten cities to retire by US News & World Report.  A great greenway system, golf course, a low property tax rate and access to Percy Priest make Smyrna a draw for those seeking an active lifestyle. This vibrant, growing community of more than 40,000 residents is home to a Nissan factory, the city’s largest private employer. Motlow State Community College offers secondary education opportunities and TriStar Stone Crest Medical Center provides top notch health care. Smyrna is the 15th largest city in Tennessee, but its property taxes are the third lowest in the state.

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Weather in Smyrna, TN

Average Temperatures

70 high / 45 low

Average Annual Rainfall

54 in

Average Annual Snowfall

6 in

Quick Facts about Smyrna, Tennessee

Median Home Value
$371,094
Median Property Tax
$2,520
Total Population
58,090
Average Commute
24 min
Median Household Income
$81,206
Median Monthly Rent
$1,165

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