2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in TennesseeAbout this List

Brentwood

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 106

Current Resident: I lived here for almost 10 years and I've always enjoyed the quiet environment. The town itself is a mix of suburbia and chic. I made some really close friends here, but I've never considered it home even after all these years. People around here more often than not are making six figures or their parents do, and it shows. I've probably run into about 4 or 5 people in Destin, Florida that live in or around Brentwood. You can't even go into a school bus without finding some sixth or seventh grader wielding the latest Apple product or expensive clothes. If I could sum up Brentwood High in three words, I'd say, "God, ganja, and grades."
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• 41,524 Population

Farragut

• Town in Tennessee
• 71

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
• 33

Current Resident: Nolensville has a great small town vibe that everyone knows. The community is very tight knit, but welcoming to outsiders. The town is starting to grow and is full of many opportunities. There is not much in the town, but it is close to lots of shopping and food in towns nearby. The school system is excellent and the teachers get to know the students well. The historic part is not large, but serves as a place for everyone to gather on the weekends. They also have a farmers market that serves the best produce from local farmers.
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• 7,119 Population

Franklin

• Town in Tennessee
• 186

Current Resident: Franklin for me is the nicest town ever, probably because I live here but nothing is missing here. Stores, restaurants, banks, activities...everything that a family needs is here. It is close to the big city of Nashville, about fourty minutes driving and at the same time we have the country side of the town. It is a quite town with low crime, very good for families and childrens. Public schools are very good, and not to far from the residential areas. Good Colleges are dislocated around the State, close to town too. I really love my home town!
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• 72,990 Population

Fairmount

• Town in Tennessee
• 3

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
• 21

Current Resident: We love the community in Thompson's Station. You are close to everything you need, from groceries, home repair, shopping, etc.
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• 4,112 Population

Lookout Mountain

• Town in Tennessee

• A

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• A

• 1,983 Population

Signal Mountain

• Town in Tennessee
• 14

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

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
• 145

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
• 62

Current Resident: Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Oak Ridge is surrounded by nature's beauty, especially in the fall when Mother Nature puts on her colorful garment! Collegiate rowers from across the nation migrate to scenic Melton Lake to practice and compete on it's nearly perfect waterway. Oak Ridge's schools continue to rank among the best in the nation, as well as provide opportunities for participation in athletic and artistic pursuits. This is a quiet town with a low crime rate where individuals can still walk or jog without fear. While shopping and night life may be limited, Knoxville is a short drive away and can fill that void.
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• 29,009 Population

Mount Juliet

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 101

Current Resident: Mount Juliet is a growing town with plenty of nice people. The town has lots of things to do and the community is great. For a high school student, there is also lots of community service opportunities and job opportunities alike. The schools here are great as well. Mount Juliet High School is a top ranked school with the academic success to back it up. Overall, MJ as we call it, is a great place to be!
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• 31,397 Population

Green Hill

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 19

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
• 120

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

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
• 91

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
• 71

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
• 2

Current Resident: Love all of the things that there are to do in the area within walking distance. No matter what you are thinking of doing it is easy to find something to do around there, and the people that live in the area also seem to be very friendly.
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• 2,744 Population

Forest Hills

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

• A-

• B-

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• 5,002 Population

West Church

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 15

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• 3,741 Population

Lakeland

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 13

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
• 12

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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• B-

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• 1,213 Population

Salemtown

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
• 2

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
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• 2,376 Population