2018 Best Places to Buy a House in TennesseeAbout this List

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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• 3,197 Population

Farragut

• Town in Tennessee
• 67

Current Resident: Farragut is a very affluent area of Tennessee that is extremely safe and fun! However it can be full of snobby people at times and extremely lacking in all types of diversity. Still, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
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• 21,690 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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• 6,724 Population

Alamo

• Town in Tennessee
• 4

Current Resident: Alamo is a cute little town located in West Tennessee. Although it doesn't have many different food choices, the local food is amazing.
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• 2,601 Population

Brentwood

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 102

Niche User: The schools around the area are absolutely amazing! They are extremely competitive and will push you academically, athletically, extra-curicullarly, etc. that is highly ranked by colleges! People here are very friendly and ready to help! The job opertunity is amazing, growing quickly with great income levels! There are a variety of shops and activity places available for the community! Being located next to Nashville makes it an amazing place to live!
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• 40,873 Population

Shackle Island

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 7

Niche User: Hendersonville is the best town to live in. I would stay there all my life if I could. My parents were raised here as well.
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• 3,290 Population

Park City

• Town in Tennessee
• 7

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• 2,565 Population

Lakeland

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 12

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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• 12,541 Population

Mount Juliet

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 91

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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• 29,853 Population

Green Hill

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 18

Niche User: We are new to the Nashville area, but as soon as my husband and I started looking for a home we have loved it. Currently, we are renting and hope to own a home (again) in the next couple years. I feel more at home here than I did in Ft. Worth, Texas - where we lived for over 10 years. I love the character and old southern charm of Old Hickory/Mt. Juliet. This is a diverse area that makes me feel accepted - comfortable. Music is very important to my family and the music scene here is amazing. The kids go to Mt. Juliet High School and Mt. Juliet Middle School. The three of them have transitioned better than we thought they would.
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• 7,079 Population

Franklin

• Town in Tennessee
• 168

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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• 70,625 Population

New Union

• Town in Tennessee
• 1

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• 1,875 Population

Collierville

• Suburb of Memphis, TN
• 140

Current Resident: With it's up and coming new high school building, award winning town square, and tight knit community, Collierville is definitely a well developed town. Collierville is home to many up and coming families with the same common goal of growing a history in this small suburb. Each person you meet here will happily greet you with a warm smile. This is one of the safest town's in the Memphis area thanks to the helpful police women and men patroling the streets. Plenty of contruction of new buildings and facilities are under way, new stores, restaurants, and businesses pop up daily. There's something for everyone in Collierville!
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• 48,005 Population

Medina

• Town in Tennessee
• 8

Current Resident: Medina is a great family-friendly community with a strong focus on health and wellness. With a couple new parks, ball fields, and projects underways for a splash pad and tennis courts, this is truly a great community. People look out for each other's well being and genuinely care. The value of homes are steadily increasing as new schools are being built and the community takes care of their homes and property in good faith.
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• 4,025 Population

Spring Hill

• Town in Tennessee
• 111

Current Resident: 15 of us moved here from Southern California a year ago and it's by far the best town to live in. It's quiet, safe, has parks and lots of clinics/hospitals for the amount of people here. The restaurants could be better (and healthier) but Franklin has everything and it's not that far. However it would be great if the city focused on growing the city with quality schools/ stores/restaurants and other amenities like Franklin. The traffic congestion is an issue even for us who are used to the torturous CA traffic. If they plan things right- we could be the next Franklin (best of). The weather is kinda funky. It's like it can't make up its mind- could be raining one minute, windy, then sunny or a thundering next. Tornadoes scare us so we are attached to our radar & weather apps. Miss the seafood and beach. Besides that- this town is great!
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• 34,364 Population

Signal Mountain

• Town in Tennessee
• 12

Current Resident: I have lived on Signal for my entire life, and I have loved every day of it! From the friendly citizens to the small-town, cozy feel of the mountain, Signal is the place for anyone...especially families!
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• 8,500 Population

Harrogate

• Town in Tennessee
• 15

Current Resident: I grew up in Harrogate my whole life and i am very proud to be from here because from the nice people to my own neighbors, it was a very humongous stepping stone for me and my future, because it has helped me see that being nice will help you in life, as well as hard work. The police are well equipped for the situations, the schools get out into the public and help the students with life skills and so on, and the people who work in this community is exceptionally help full in every aspect of their profession. This town will always be my home no matter how many years i am gone, though i am leaving for college next year, i will always want to come back and visit the placed that helped define me to be who i am today.
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• 4,364 Population

New Market

• Town in Tennessee
• 3

Current Resident: New Market is a wonderful place to be. It is quiet, peaceful, and the Piedmont community is great. Everyone believes in helping one another and would give the shirt their back if you truly needed it.
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• 1,512 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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• 3,471 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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• 4,686 Population

White House

• Suburb of Nashville, TN
• 29

Current Resident: White House, TN has offered my small family and I the opportunity to live and grow in a small town rich in genuine southern hospitality and family-friendly events. On any given day, I can take my son on a walk along the serene paths of the local Greenway trail, browse the endless stalls of the indoor flea market for hidden treasures, or sip on a warm and decadent vanilla latte while sitting by the fire at the quaint cottage-styled coffee house down the road in Millersville. When scouting the surrounding Nashville neighborhoods for an excellent day trip or looking for a new place to call home, the residents of White House, TN will extend a warm and friendly invitation to come see for yourself why we love it so much here!
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• 10,944 Population

Atoka

• Town in Tennessee
• 16

Current Resident: I moved to Atoka at the end of December 2016, with my family. We live in a quiet neighborhood across from the Atoka Elementary School. I fell in love with the town almost instantly. It's small and quiet. My father is military so i moved around frequently as a teenager but i spent the majority of my life in a small town just outside of Chattanooga, Tn. I'm a country girl. There's just something about the sounds of frogs and crickets that takes me back to when things were simple. The overall feel of Atoka helps me not to miss my hometown so much and although it is small almost everything you need is right here or within a short distance in either direction.
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• 8,917 Population

Oak Ridge

• Town in Tennessee
• 58

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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• 29,285 Population

Three Way

• Town in Tennessee
• 4

Niche User: I have grown up in this neighborhood and like the familiar feel. It is a very safe community. The schools are pretty good. We are very close to small towns and to a bigger city. It is quiet here and very peaceful.
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• 1,671 Population

Middle Valley

• Town in Tennessee
• 7

Niche User: I've lived here all of my life. I've not experienced any criminal behavior, nor do I know any neighbors that have recently experienced any crime. I've never felt unsafe or in danger in the nineteen years of living here.

I'm glad to live in Hixson and I wouldn't choose to go back and change it if I could.

I've been several places across the country and I see my neighborhood as being mild compared to places like the Washington DC area, Los Angeles, NYC, and other big cities.

Every once in a while, there are new business and neighborhood construction.

Hixson, TN is considered a satellite city of Chattanooga, TN. I work and go to school in Chattanooga, and the commute is almost nothing to get there.
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• 12,699 Population