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Smyrna, TN

Founded 1855Rutherford CountyElev. 166 m
Population
55,066
Median home
$326,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Smyrna

With about 55,066 residents, Smyrna is one of Tennessee's notable places. Smyrna was founded in 1855 and sits in Rutherford County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $78,409. Homes carry a median value of $326,700, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.4%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
55,066
Median age
33.9
Median household income
$78,409
Per-capita income
$34,358
Poverty rate
11.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
26.8 min
Work from home
11.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.6%
Black16.4%
Asian5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.1%
Sales & office21.9%
Production, transportation & material moving20.9%
Service16.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$326,700
Median gross rent
$1,366/mo
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Median year built
2000
Households
19,935
Avg. household size
2.75

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Smyrna has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading40%
Math60%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Smyrna High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Smyrna West Alternative SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Stewarts Creek High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rock Springs Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Rocky Fork Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Smyrna Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Stewarts Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedar Grove ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
David Youree ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
John Colemon ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Rocky Fork Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Smyrna ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Smyrna PrimaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Stewarts Creek Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime25% below national
Smyrna289
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% above national
Smyrna2,365
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Smyrna Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Smyrna.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Rutherford County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Smyrna is in Rutherford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Smyrna was founded in 1855 and sits in Rutherford County. Elevation ~166 m.

Population trend
56K39K55,06620102024
Map of Smyrna
Smyrna, TN
Where Smyrna is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Idler's Retreat
Notable people from Smyrna
Jalen RamseyWilliam BarksdalePaul ThompsonBen H. GuillEthelbert BarksdaleJess NeelyJohnny GoochAdam RichardsChad ChaffinCharlie Gooch
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Nearby cities
La Vergne (4 mi)Nolensville (8 mi)Murfreesboro (10 mi)Brentwood (14 mi)Mount Juliet (16 mi)Franklin (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Smyrna, TN (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Smyrna, Tennessee.

Joshua Ryan White, 33
Smyrna · Rutherford County · 37167
Michael Cody Mullis, 40
Smyrna · Rutherford County · 37167
AKA Matthew K Jones, Michael Cody Mullins
Steven David Smith, 76
Smyrna · 37167
AKA Smitty Smith
Steven David Smith, 76
Smyrna · Rutherford County · 37167
AKA Steven David Smith, Steven D Smith
Christopher M Johnson, 75
Smyrna · Rutherford County · 37167
AKA Christopher Michael Johnson
Jose Exel Garcia, 46
Smyrna · Rutherford County · 37167

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Smyrna — frequently asked

What is the population of Smyrna, Tennessee?
Smyrna has a population of about 55,066, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $326,700, and the median gross rent is $1,366/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Smyrna safe? What is the crime rate?
Smyrna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 289 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Smyrna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rutherford County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Smyrna?
Smyrna has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Smyrna?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Smyrna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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