2022 Best Places to Raise a Family in Tennessee

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  138 reviews

Current Resident: Have lived here for eight years. Brentwood is a beautiful community with lots of green space, however residential and commercial building is skyrocketing quickly resulting in massive traffic issues and construction! Home and real estate values here are terrific and rapidly appreciating.... Read 138 reviews

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• Population 42,700

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  45 reviews

Current Resident: Nolensville is apart of the Williamson County School District. The prices of houses in Nolensville have skyrocketed. It is not cheap to live in this area, but if you do decide to move here, there are many good schools nearby. You have Sunset Middle and Elementary. You also have Nolensville Elementary. You Also have Nolensville High school and MillCreek Middle. I would say that things are generally safe around Nolensville. There isn't much diversity in Nolensville. Commute times vary depending on where you are going. But if you take the main road you can get to many local stores and grocery stores. I would recommend living here, only if you can afford it.... Read 45 reviews

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• Population 9,221

• Suburb of Knoxville, TN

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  85 reviews

Current Resident: Farragut is a beautiful community. There are walking paths all round the town to encourage you to get outdoor and move your body, which I love! There are also all the amenities you could ever want with a small town feel. The school are some of the best in the state and lots of family friendly activities multiple times a year. With so much at your finger tips in Farragut, it’s hard to not fall in love with the town and surrounding areas.... Read 85 reviews

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• Population 23,110

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: Thompson's Station is one of the last unspoiled places in middle Tennessee. Local leaders and residents established a plan to preserve parks, farm and ranch land. While developers have been able to obtain land for homesites, the town has limited public utilities. This has tamped down the kind of growth seen in nearby Spring Hill. Spring Hill residents commuting to and from points north cause some traffic problems for Thompson's Station but new interstate exits and arterial connectors, already approved and funded that will help reroute commuter traffic around Thompson's Station. A 6500 seat outdoor consert venue will open this summer built in the limestone quarry used to provide the road bed for I-840. There are plans to host large music events including tour stops for current recording artists. The Town continues to acquire land for parks and with no long term plans for rapid growth, this little green patch may continue to be 'Central Park' for Williamson County.... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 6,116

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  243 reviews

Current Resident: It is a beautiful, little Southern town overbrimming with charm and fun! There are a plethora of family-friendly activities happening year-round. We have festivals ranging from Pumpkin fest in the fall to Spring fest in the Spring. Additionally, there is a massive farmer's market with locally sourced goods open approximately half the year which makes for a fun Saturday outing.... Read 243 reviews

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• Population 80,675

• Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: Signal Mountain is a great little community. Low crime, great schools. The reviews that talk about how safe it is but then complain about the lack of diversity or how conservative it is are amusing. Is there night life? Nope. Go to Chattanooga for the night life. Why would you want it here? I say 5 stars for the "night life", which means black sky, lots of stars, and peace and quiet. The out of state guy complaining about the "crap housing" because of the prices...well guess who drove them up? All the out of state folks moving here BECAUSE of the schools and the community. I'm pretty sure your state will take ya back. Folks flooding Tennessee and Chattanooga in general have driven up housing prices. There's a reason they're moving here. In fact, I want to change my review of Signal. It's terrible. Stay away. No, really!... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 8,574

• Suburb of Memphis, TN

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  82 reviews

Current Resident: A pretty good place to live in, especially when you're raising children. The environment is family-friendly and it's safe.... Read 82 reviews

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• Population 39,196

• Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to raise a family. Really nice outdoor spaces and friendly neighbors. You feel safe walking around any time of the day. All of the public spaces are very well maintained. It’s also a very quiet neighborhood, this are so quiet you can hear the crickets at night. There are a lot of active people always walking, riding bikes or playing at the local park. The crime rate is also quite low up here on the mountain. I do wish there was more ethic and cultural diversity.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 2,013

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Signal mountain has a great sense of community and is a safe place for families. However, there is not much diversity.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 1,467

• Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I moved here when I was a kid, so I didn't have much say in it. But I absolutely loved it! Great schools, small town, but closed to bigger town if needed.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,841

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  137 reviews

Current Resident: Mt Juliet is great! It's kind of small but growing. It's safe and not too expensive, and not super far from Nashville. We have an awesome outdoor mall, Providence. The traffic sucks lol.... Read 137 reviews

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• Population 35,834

• Suburb of Knoxville, TN

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  80 reviews

Current Resident: The town is very safe and welcoming, with it having a national laboratory and being a big science town, Oak Ridge is fairly diverse. There are sidewalks and bike lanes throughout the entire city which is amazing for outdoor runners like myself! The school system has been exceptional to have attended. The only change I suggest having lived here for 22 years is to expand young adult life with fun hip restaurants or bars or an outdoor food truck park. Oak Ridge is currently very aged and a great place to retire, but it lacks the youthful center that the neighboring Knoxville has.... Read 80 reviews

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• Population 29,124

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Nearby Resident: Oak hill is just down the road from my current residence. This area of Nashville is outstanding. The neighbors are friendly and the the schools are amazing. There could be a bit of heavy traffic flow during rush hour but I don't blame anyone. It's has easy accesss because of i65 and Franklin pike. The cost of living here may be more than the surrounding areas but it's worth it. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood to anyone interested or planning on moving to Nashville. You'll only be minutes from downtown with is pretty cool. Honestly, I personally wouldn't change anything. Everyone and everything falls in place with this neighborhood. I can't complain.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 4,536

• Suburb of Memphis, TN

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  Rating 4 out of 5  171 reviews

Current Resident: Collierville, Tennessee is a great family-friendly town with lots of opportunity for fun and growth! It is a great alternative for people who want to live near the Memphis area, but don't want any of the crime. The schools are outstanding! Collierville is a fast-growing community with houses and jobs popping up left and right. One of the few downsides to living in Collierville, however, is that the housing market is extremely difficult and it is not unheard of to be put on a wait list. Collierville is also very expensive with an average 3-bedroom house ranging anywhere from $300,000 to $450,000. If you can afford it, Collierville is a lovely community perfect for getting involved and raising a family!... Read 171 reviews

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• Population 50,596

• Suburb of Knoxville, TN

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  135 reviews

Former Resident: Maryville was a very small town but over the last few years it has experienced a huge increase in people and businesses, which has not slowed down. Maryville has many places to go and have amazing experiences, like McKay's, my favorite bookstore and we even have a drive in theater. But if you are more interested in the outdoors the Great Smoky Mountains are right in our backyard. If those things don't win you over we have Knoxville and Alcoa right next door so all your tourist dreams can be fulfilled. The people hear are very friendly and will treat you like family as soon as move in. The true pinnacle of Southern hospitality.... Read 135 reviews

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• Population 29,325

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: I absolutely love the area we live in! Greenhill is the area between Hermitage and Mount Juliet off of Lebanon Road in Tn. We sit in a position where we fall in Wilson County lines, however, the half of our neighborhood falls in Davidson County lines. We have a lake that is within five minutes driving distance, and 30 minutes walking distance. It's quiet, peaceful, and safe. A police officer lives just two streets over.... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 7,308

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: My family and I have lived in this neighborhood since 2008. We love the central location, proximity to Farmers Market and most importantly the awesome and low key neighbors. And we just got a Publix less than a mile away! We are not zoned for top rated schools but Metro offers option schools which my children and several of my neighbors go to!... Read 1 review

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• Population 565

• Suburb of Memphis, TN

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: It’s a suburb for sure, so you can’t so much expect raging nightlife and tons of large businesses headquartered here. But it’s gorgeous, friendly, has great schools, affordable housing, and always growing and coming up with things to do. In my neighborhood, there are miles of trail and always people running, walking, etc. By far the most active area we’ve ever lived in!... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 12,644

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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• Population 4,868

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• Population 1,527

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  145 reviews

Current Resident: Have you ever driven through a small southern town and admired the horses and fields? My name is Elizabeth Morgan and I live in one of those towns- Spring Hill, Tennessee. There are many things I love about the city of Spring Hill, two of which are the kind people, and the safe neighborhoods. Since I moved here last August, I have found that not only are the residents of Spring Hill polite, they are also kind and hospitable. These people are willing to help give directions to just about anywhere, and are welcoming to newcomers. This was incredibly helpful to me, as moving in the beginning of senior year was scary, but I quickly found that I had nothing to worry about! Another thing I love about Spring Hill is the security of the area. Every time I leave the house, I pass at least one cop car. All the police officers and firefighters in the area are extremely good at their jobs and keep everyone safe. In conclusion, Spring Hill is an amazing place, especially for raising a family.... Read 145 reviews

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• Population 41,797

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  244 reviews

Current Resident: This city has been my home for all my life and the closer I get to moving out for college the more I realize I'm going to miss it here. At first I was wanting to move somewhere far away but now I love this city so much that I'll probably move back here after school! Every year it gets better here; new events and restaurants and parks everywhere! The city is doing its job and it shows. I couldn't praise this place enough!... Read 244 reviews

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• Population 66,934

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Visitor: Entertainment was awesome. Musician well established, experienced, and knowledgeable! The live music in this area was incredible.... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 2,765

• Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: This small town on the edge of a relatively large city (Chattanooga), is the perfect combination of quiet with a lot going on. It's a college town like few other college towns. The local university is religious, and they are passionate about serving the surrounding community and the world. The "Greenway" is a paved nature trail that stretched through the entire town, and there are numerous hiking trails. This is an ideal safe place for all ages, families and singles alike!... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 11,402

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  161 reviews

Current Resident: I love this city! This town is quickly growing and already quite large in size. This hospitable town is very polite and caring. The southern charm is shown through different small shops opened by local businesses showcasing the needs of the city's people. One thing I love about Hendersonville is the geographic diversity. There are parts where it is quieter and more rural with lots of land while there are other parts drowned with noisy business. Either way, everything is relatively close to grocery stores, food, and other parts of life.... Read 161 reviews

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• Population 57,888