Thompson’s Station boasts more than 300 acres of parks, leading the county in preserving open spaces. The town was founded in 1780. In 1855 the first trains arrived, making it a shipping center for area farmers to transport sheep, hogs, and cattle. Thompson’s Station became established as a town in 1990.
Organized Sports
Youth and adult sports are provided by South Williamson Athletics, (swatn.org) along with Williamson County Parks and Recreation.(wcparksandrec.com) Team play includes baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Williamson County Soccer Association (williamsoncountysoccer.com) offers indoor and outdoor soccer for ages 5 to 19.
Thompson’s Station Parks & Trails
Sarah Benson Park – 1513 Thompson’s Station Rd. West.
Jogging trails, a playground, pavilions, a stage for special events, and restrooms.
Heritage Park – 4803 Columbia Pike
Baseball fields and wooded trails and is located adjacent to the soccer fields off Thompson’s Ridge Rd. and Heritage Elementary.
Preservation Park – 1600 Thompson’s Station Rd. West
Trails that offer magnificent views of pastureland, restrooms, and a pavilion.
Fun Fact: The 200-acre park was the Civil War site of the Battle of Thompson’s Station, and you’ll find Battlefield Trail markers throughout the park.
Alexander Trail and Stephen’s Way connect Sarah Benson Park to Heritage Park and is a bike friendly trek.