Middle Tennessee offers exceptional quality of life, with cities and towns full of amenities, rich history, and thriving economies. Whether you’re planning a move or recently relocated, these articles will help you get to know your new hometown.
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Located in Middle Tennessee, Williamson County is south of Nashville, and Franklin is the county seat. Williamson County is an economically thriving suburb of Nashville with over 271,000 residents and over 40 corporate headquarters. The county also touts the highest high school graduation rate in the state.
Ranked the #1 top growing county by population in the state of Tennessee, Rutherford County is located 30 miles southeast of Nashville on I-24 and is the largest suburb of Nashville. The county has recently enjoyed accolades including fastest growing mid-size city in the U.S., #3 Boomtown in America, Best Small City to Buy a Home, and Best Sports City — hosting multiple youth sports tournaments each year. Rutherford County was founded in 1803, and Murfreesboro is the county seat. The area is known for several Civil War battles that were fought here, specifically the Battle of Stones River.
Due south of Nashville, TN, off I-65, is Maury County, and the city of Columbia serves as the county seat. The area is know for its towering antebellum homes including the ancestral home of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. Residents have hundreds of acres of parks to enjoy including Chickasaw Trace Park with nine miles of mountain bike trails.
Wilson County is one of the fastest growing counties and is located east of Nashville
along the I-40 corridor. The county is home to distribution centers for nationally
recognized companies, including Amazon, REI, and Under Armour, along with Cracker
Barrel, headquartered in Lebanon. The county is known for its access to key waterways,
including J. Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake. Wilson County hosts the
Tennessee State Fair, welcoming over 700,000 visitors during 10 days in August.
