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Smyrna

Smyrna is a growing Rutherford County town along the I-24 corridor, about 22 miles southeast of downtown Nashville and roughly halfway between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Anchored economically by a major Nissan vehicle assembly plant, it also includes the Smyrna Airport and the historic Sam Davis Home, with a mix of established and newer residential development. It sits in the 37167 ZIP.

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Lifestyle

Smyrna's texture is a growing I-24-corridor town anchored by major manufacturing, with established and newer subdivisions, expanding parks and recreation, and a historic site, between Nashville and Murfreesboro.

  • Nissan North America assembly plant

    A major vehicle assembly plant at 983 Nissan Drive, the town's economic anchor and one of the region's largest employers.

  • Sam Davis Home

    A 19th-century historic house museum and state historic site at 1399 Sam Davis Road offering guided tours.

  • Smyrna Airport

    A general-aviation airport (the former Sewart Air Force Base) that supports local aviation, business, and events.

Honest read

Smyrna's strength is a stable manufacturing-anchored economy and a central position between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The Nissan assembly plant is the largest employer and economic anchor, the town has invested heavily in parks and recreation, and its I-24 location puts both Nashville and Murfreesboro within a reasonable drive.

The tradeoffs are commute distance and growth. At about 22 miles and roughly 32 minutes off-peak from downtown Nashville, it is a commuter location, and Rutherford County has been among the fastest-growing in the state, pressuring I-24 and local roads. Housing ranges from established subdivisions to newer construction, so condition and amenities vary by area.

The market picture is ZIP-level for 37167, so it is broad context rather than a parcel-level measurement. The honest read: Smyrna offers a stable job base, relative affordability, and a central Middle Tennessee location, with the tradeoffs of a Nashville commute and growth-driven traffic on the I-24 corridor.

Micro-geography

Smyrna is a Rutherford County town along I-24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro, anchored by the Nissan plant, with established and newer subdivisions and the Sam Davis Home.

  • Nissan-anchored economy

    The Nissan North America assembly plant is the town's economic anchor and one of the region's largest employers.

    Source: Town of Smyrna; Business View Magazine; Census-geocoded anchor, run 2026-06-12.

  • I-24 corridor position

    Smyrna sits along I-24 with La Vergne immediately north and Murfreesboro about 10 minutes south, a central Middle Tennessee location.

    Source: Town of Smyrna; Metro/TDOT maps; geocoded anchors, run 2026-06-12.

  • Established and newer housing

    Housing ranges from established subdivisions to newer construction, with parks and recreation expanding in recent years.

    Source: Smyrna neighborhood guides; geocoded grid, run 2026-06-12.

  • 37167 caveat

    37167 covers the broader Smyrna area, so ZIP-level data is context rather than a parcel-level measure.

    Source: Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year, ZCTA 37167.

Getting around

Smyrna is car-oriented and I-24-driven, central between Nashville and Murfreesboro, with unusually quick airport access.

  • Downtown access

    Off-peak baseline routing to downtown Nashville is about 22.2 miles and roughly 32 minutes via I-24; peak traffic runs longer.

    Source: OSRM driving route, run 2026-06-12 (off-peak engine, no live traffic).

  • Airport access

    Off-peak baseline routing to Nashville International Airport (BNA) is about 13.8 miles and roughly 24 minutes via I-24.

    Source: OSRM driving route, run 2026-06-12.

  • Central corridor position

    I-24 connects Smyrna north to La Vergne and Nashville and south to Murfreesboro; daily logistics depend on corridor access.

    Source: Town of Smyrna; Metro/TDOT maps.

Schools

Smyrna is served by Rutherford County Schools with address-specific assignment; verify the exact parcel with the district.

Market read

Figures are ZIP-level for 37167, broad context rather than a parcel-level measurement. The ACS values are verified; a ZIP-level Redfin sale-price tracker figure (sibling-page method) is a pending addition.

37167 population
66,504

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year via Census Reporter, ZCTA 37167

37167 median household income
84,351

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year via Census Reporter, ZCTA 37167

37167 median home value (owner-occupied)
365,400

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year via Census Reporter, table B25077, ZCTA 37167

37167 owner-occupied housing share
62.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year via Census Reporter, table B25003, ZCTA 37167

Development

Smyrna sees ongoing residential growth and industrial investment along the I-24 corridor.

  • Residential and industrial growth

    Change in Smyrna includes new residential subdivisions plus manufacturing and industrial investment along the I-24 corridor, with Rutherford County among the fastest-growing in the state.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smyrna?

In Rutherford County along I-24, about 22 miles southeast of downtown Nashville and roughly halfway between Nashville and Murfreesboro.

What anchors Smyrna's economy?

A major Nissan North America vehicle assembly plant is the town's economic anchor and one of the region's largest employers.

Are the market stats Smyrna-only?

No. They are ZIP-level for 37167. Rely on property-specific comps.

What is there to do in Smyrna?

Expanding town parks and recreation, the historic Sam Davis Home, and Percy Priest Lake and Murfreesboro nearby; the Smyrna Airport also hosts aviation and events.

What schools serve Smyrna?

Rutherford County Schools, with assignment by exact address. Verify zoned schools with the district for any specific parcel.

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