Best Suburbs of Nashville

The challenge of being able to drive to the city quickly but enjoy privacy, space and tranquil living at the same time is a big challenge for everyone who wants the best of both worlds. Choosing the right suburb is key to achieving this goal. Suburbs surrounding a city will vary greatly. It’s important to get a good grasp on their differences. Here is a list of Nashville suburbs in order of popularity and features that make them appealing.

Which Suburb is the best to live in Nashville?

Quick List:

Belle Meade
Brentwood
Oak Hill
Forest Hills
Franklin
Thompson’s Station
Hendersonville
Fairview
White House
Mount Juliet
Leipers Fork

Here’s the criteria used to compare them;

School Ratings
Crime Rate
Unemployment Rate
Household Incomes
Population Density
Home Values
Education Level
Poverty Level
Number Insured

Top 10 Best Suburbs of Nashville

1. Belle Mead

Population: 2,704
Unemployment Rate: 1.1%
Median Home Price: $1.4 Million
Median Income: $195,000/year
Miles to Nashville: 10
Crime Rate: 47

Belle Mead is the Bel Air of Nashville. If you want to be close to all the happenings and live in a grand Southern home this is the suburb for you.

2. Brentwood

Population: 41,000
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
Median Home Price: $556,000
Median Income: $148,000/year
Miles to Nashville: 10
Crime Rate: 90

Brentwood is stocked with great stores both franchise and local gems. It features plenty of fabulous properties with good space for beautiful town and country living.

3. Oak Hill

Population: 4,700
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Median Home Price: $546,000
Median Income: $149,000
Miles to Nashville: 7
Crime Rate: 89

Radnor Lake State Park is located in Oak Hill and features 1,332 acres of nature preserve filled with trails, wildlife and lakes. It is an oasis of nature and yet only seven miles from downtown Nashville.

4. Forest Hills

Population: 4,999
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Median Home Price: $730,200
Median Income: $188,867
Miles to Nashville: 12
Crime Rate: 85

5. Franklin

Population: 70,625
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Median Home Price: $342,900
Median Income: $88,961
Miles to Nashville: 18
Crime Rate: 130

Franklin features rich historic downtown buildings that are loaded with unique, local restaurants and shops.  There are many indoor and outdoor eating and lounge areas to catch up with friends or get some work done in a hip environment.  Many of the shops are owned and frequented by Nashville stars.  Most of the food and entertainment are fabulous.  Franklin boasts a good selection of private schools in addition to the high ranking public schools.  The crime rate and cost of living are low all while Franklin is only an 18 mile drive to downtown Nashville. You just can’t beat this classic and trendy suburb.

6. Thompson’s Station

Population: 3,471
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Median Home Price: $356,000
Median Income: $97,917
Miles to Nashville: 26
Crime Rate: 80

Thompson’s Station has rural farm and ranch options. Although it is 26 miles south of Nashville it enjoys the prestigious Williamson County inclusion that provides such fabulous school scores among other perks.

7. Hendersonville

Population: 55,073
Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Home Price: $211,100
Median Income: $63,503
Miles to Nashville: 23
Crime Rate: 104

Hendersonville is also known as the “City by the Lake” because of it’s proximity that includes Old Hickory Lake, one of the most popular recreational lakes in Tennessee. The lake features parks, camping and full service marinas for all sorts of boating and fishing. Hendersonville’s cost of living is pricey but their school ranking is high. Hendersonville also boasted one of the most popular musical artists of all time; Taylor Swift. Her family moved to Hendersonville when she was 14 to help her break into the Nashville music scene.

8. Fairview

Population: 8,000
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
Median Home Price: $213,000
Median Income: $64,000
Miles to Nashville: 23
Crime Rate: 188

Fairview features the opportunity to find a home that has acreage or at least a large yard. It has a small town feel with the convenience of Wal-Mart and other Franchise companies such as AutoZone and Hardy’s. If you want horse property while still being able to work in Nashville, this is the town for you. It’s city park is one of the largest in the country featuring 722 acres of walking, running, biking and horse back riding trails in addition to three lakes and two playground parks.

9. White House

Population: 10,944
Unemployment Rate: 5.6%
Median Home Price: $174,300
Median Income: $71,415
Miles to Nashville: 27
Crime Rate: 175

White House was initially established because there was a primary trail that ran from Kentucky to Nashville through this area which later became Hwy 31.

10. Mount Juliet

Population: 29,853
Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Median Home Price: $223,800
Median Income: $77,965
Miles to Nashville: 20
Crime Rate: 220

Mt. Juliet is an up and coming suburb that has become increasingly popular. The home value amounts are expected to continue increasing in this lesser known suburb. It’s official city slogan is “The City Between The Lakes” because of it’s position between Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake. Both of these lakes offer a wide variety of outdoor activity.

Mount Juliet, TN Utility Companies

Water
Gladville Water Utility Company
3826 Vesta Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: (615) 449-0301

West Wilson Utility District
http://westwilsonutility.com/
10960 Lebanon Road
Mt. Juliet, TN  37122
Tel:  615-758-5682

Electric
Middle Tennessee Electric
https://www.mtemc.com/
877-777-9020

Internet/Cable

AT&T

Comcast

Piedmont Natural Gas
https://www.piedmontng.com/
1-800-752-7504

Top Ranked Movers
Mount Juliet
(615) 212-8598

Mount Juliet Movers & Services
401 S Mt Juliet Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 239-1013

Waste Disposal

Waste Industries
(615) 350-5901
https://wasteindustries.com/signup/residential/

3 Star Waste
https://www.3starwaste.com/
(615) 785-4585

Honorable Mention

11. Leipers Fork

Population: 650
Median Home Price: $683,000
Miles to Nashville: 22

Leipers Fork is iconic, beautiful, nostalgic and filled with amazing ranch properties. It’s small town includes only original, unique and high quality eatery and shops. Artists, bikers, music enthusiasts and antique hunters thrive in the adorable country town.