2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in TennesseeAbout this List

Brentwood

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 117 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Brentwood for over two decades and have had some of my greatest memories here. I'm often on the road during summers and have traveled to many different states over the years. I've been everywhere from California to New York and a dozen states in between but none of them have captured the innermost beauty of this country quite like Tennessee has. Out of all of the cities Tennessee has to offer, none of them strike the perfect balance of urban culture and rural charm the way that Brentwood does.
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• 41,524 Population

Farragut

• Town in Tennessee
• 75 reviews

Former Resident: Farragut is a great town for families! It is very Christian and conservative, so if these aren't your values, you may have a bit of a culture shock. It is a beautiful, quiet small town with so much potential. Great place to live!
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• 21,975 Population

Nolensville

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Nolensville is a great small town with a lot of charm. There are many local businesses bringing in revenue from the town and no influence of large corporations in the town. The town is very family friendly, has great public schools, and overall feels very safe and welcoming. For a middle class family Nolensville is the ideal place to live, just close enough to Nashville and
Brentwood to where the drive is short, but far enough away to still feel the small town vibes. My only complaint would be that there is only one road going in and out that is one lane in each direction so getting in or out during rush hour is near impossible. Overall Nolensville is a great place to live.
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• 7,119 Population

Franklin

• Town in Tennessee
• 205 reviews

Current Resident: The town is very friendly and has lots to do! The public schools are some of the best. Most schools are new or being re modeled, and the teachers are always being trained in new technology. Franklin is also very family friendly. There are always festivals for families in downtown and lots of parks. There are also plenty of job opportunities due to the booming economy. Many large companies are placing their corporate office here and there are many restaurants and stores to get jobs at as well. The night life isn't as big in Franklin; however, Nashville is only 20 minutes away. Real-estate is constantly growing. There are thousands of huge developments being built each day. Commute is not long you are between 10 and 30 minutes from anywhere you may need.
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• 72,990 Population

Fairmount

• Town in Tennessee
• 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.
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• 2,681 Population

Thompson's Station

• Town in Tennessee
• 22 reviews

Current Resident: Nice town with good neighborhoods. Mostly quiet aside from sirens and traffic. Not far from Spring Hill or Historic Downtown Franklin so it is not hard to find something to do that's close.
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• 4,112 Population

Lookout Mountain

• Town in Tennessee

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• 1,983 Population

Signal Mountain

• Town in Tennessee
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: If you're a rich white person, looking to start a family, this is the place for you. It's very safe, you have a 98% chance that all your neighbors are also white. plenty of good churches. The schools are the best in the region, good education. In all seriousness, its a nice place. Really pretty. Just be advised that its almost entirely rich white people.
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• 8,507 Population

Walden

• Town in Tennessee
• 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.
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• 1,873 Population

Collierville

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 157 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!
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• 48,960 Population

Oak Ridge

• Town in Tennessee
• 66 reviews

Current Resident: Oak Ridge is a great city. It's a pretty small city, with a beautiful lake and tons of great hiking trails and greenways. Oak Ridge is home to one of the best rowing venues in the nation, and one of the best school systems in the nation. It is conveniently close to Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The weather is also pretty great here; we experience all four seasons and relatively little snow. There are also many job opportunities, with a National Lab and large school district.
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• 29,009 Population

Mount Juliet

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 115 reviews

Current Resident: My experience with Mount Juliet has been very good. I have lived here for 18 years. The whole town full of people are very friendly. No matter what area you live in this town, North or South Mount Juliet, you aren't far from a store or a gas station. The city of Mount Juliet likes to have parades and different events for there community to explore what they have to offer. Along with Mount Juliet being the perfect place to live, it also as a really good location. It is only 30 minutes away from Murfreesboro. It is also less than 20 minutes to Downtown Nashville. Mount Juliet also has a mall that has all the most common along with unique stores in it. It is always growing and expanding everyday. One thing I was would change is how many deer crossing signs. There is not enough deer crossing signs on the back road.
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• 31,397 Population

Green Hill

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 19 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.
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• 7,117 Population

Spring Hill

• Town in Tennessee
• 124 reviews

Current Resident: Spring Hill is a very clean and respectable town. Houses are being built everywhere and new residents are flooding in. This town is constantly growing and becoming better, schools are being built and neighborhoods are being established. New restaurants are being added and everything seems to be booming. It is more of a higher end city. It’s not necessarily Rich, but most families living here are upper middle class. The schools are good. The worst part about Spring Hill though is the traffic. Absolutely terrible. As of now there’s only one main road going through the entire city so 5 o’clock rush hour is absolutely insane. But they are working on fixing that problem.
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• 35,995 Population

Oak Hill

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 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.
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• 4,681 Population

Maryville

• Town in Tennessee
• 107 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Maryville TN. Though there are things I wish could change overall, it is a great place to live and has many benefits for current and future residents.

I love the mountains, living in Maryville is a great location to be snuggled in for a weekend hike or drive through the mountain range. The food options are very limited, it is either heavy on the fast food and chain locations, with limited local and healthy options in the area. For healthier options, Knoxville is the best alternative.
Those that are open-minded will find Maryville to be a nice, safe area to drop roots in for a short time or long term, especially those who love nature!
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• 28,208 Population

Germantown

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 74 reviews

Works Here: I enjoy living in a clean and safe environment near two majorly high rated schools(Houston middle and high school) I love the community service opportunities that come from joining the Germantown Kiwanis club as well. The food and hospitality of locals are superb and heartening and I thoroughly enjoy community events such as Memphis in May. There is always something to do or participate in whether it be watching a performance at the GPAC or running in a local weekly 5K. This city truly has so much to offer! If you haven’t already stop by for the delicious southern BBQ at the very least!
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• 39,230 Population

Germantown

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 3 reviews

Nearby Resident: Definitely the nicest neighborhood north of Downtown. A lot of restaurants and things to do. The Nashville Sounds our Baseball team have their stadium in Germantown. Its a neighborhood for young professionals. The public schools are poor so this wouldn't be a place to raise a family...
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• 2,744 Population

Forest Hills

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
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• 5,002 Population

West Church

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 15 reviews

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• 3,741 Population

Lakeland

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: Lakeland is a great suburb of Memphis. Close to Wolfchase shopping, but away from the busyness of Memphis.

Quiet community with several great subdivisions and peaceful farmland.

Elementary school is rated #1 in the state of TN. Brand new Middle school that is quickly becoming a top rated school, too. High school students currently attend Arlington HS. Lakeland has plans to build a high school adjacent to our middle school.

The Lake District is a new outdoor shopping mall in the works. Several stores and restaurants have committed, including a great new Malco Theater.

We have several parks and a new dog park. Recently received a grant from TN for a Sports Complex. Great walking and biking trails and on some Saturday nights, music at the Lamp, our outdoor amphitheater.

Many great things happening in Lakeland right now! Check it out; don't miss the best little City in West TN!
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• 12,623 Population

Music Row

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 11 reviews

Visitor: Entertainment was awesome. Musician well established, experienced, and knowledgeable! The live music in this area was incredible.
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• 9,117 Population

Elliston Place

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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• 1,213 Population

Salemtown

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I love that on a typical day I will see my neighbors running by with their dogs and/or strollers with their children, couples walking up the street to Red Bicycle to get a cup of coffee, or enjoying meal with the sweetest man in the world, Alphonso, at his restaurant, Big Al's Deli at the end of the block! We are a social community and I know the majority of my neighbors on a first name basis. We are also a front-porch neighborhood and I love that about us! All in all, we are a diverse urban community filled with all sorts of types of different families in the Capitol District of downtown Nashville!
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• 4,237 Population

West Broad

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 1 review

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• 2,376 Population