Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna is a town of 56,692 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee, founded in 1855.
Why visit Smyrna
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 124 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Theatres, Starwood Amphitheatre, Benajah Gray Log House and Elmwood.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Smyrna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Smyrna
Smyrna is a town located in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Smyrna's population was 53,070 at the 2020 census. Smyrna is part of the Nashville metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Smyrna, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Starwood Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 6.7 mi
Former outdoor concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Museums and landmarks13
Benajah Gray Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
Elmwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Plantation house in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Idler's Retreat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
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Jordan-Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Sam Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Sewart Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Plaque set into a concrete monument commemorating the service of Allan J Sewart, Jr, for whom Sewart Air Force Base was named after. The...
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-18:00
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes124
Roma Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
587 S Lowry St, Smyrna
Mo,Tu-Su 11:00-02:00; Fr 11:30-02:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
344 West Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
112 more on the map.
History
The town of Smyrna has its European American roots in the early 19th century and began as an agrarian community. It was important during the Civil War because its railroad station lies between Nashville and Chattanooga. One of the major events of the war for the town involved the Confederate States soldier Sam Davis, who, after being charged with spying, gave up his life instead of giving any information to the Union Army. He was captured November 20, 1863, and was hanged by Union forces on November 27 of that year. The Sam Davis Plantation, located on 160 acres (0.65 km2) of well-maintained farmland, is the town's most important historical site.
Smyrna was originally incorporated in 1869 but its charter was rescinded by the state several years later. In 1915, the town re-incorporated and adopted a commission-mayor form of government.
From the History section of Smyrna, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship40
Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
231 Todd Lane, Smyrna
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Smyrna Public Library
Library · 0.7 mi
400 Enon Springs Road West;Enon Springs Road, West, Smyrna
Healthcare14
FastPace Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
890 Isabella Lane, Smyrna
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
2160 Rock Springs Road, Smyrna
Map of Smyrna
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smyrna 6S (4 mi away), rain and snow from Smyrna 3.0 Ese, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rutherford County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smyrna Airport (MQY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- La Vergne 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Nolensville 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Murfreesboro 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Brentwood 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Mount Juliet 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Franklin 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Lebanon 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Hendersonville 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Goodlettsville 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Smyrna town hall, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smyrna, TN, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Smyrna, TN, USA - panoramio (3), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Smyrna, TN, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Smyrna, TN, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Smyrna, TN, USA - panoramio (4), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- A historic stone wall on Old Jefferson Trail in Smyrna, Tennessee, National Trails Office ( US National Park Service ), Public domain
- Idler's Retreat, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jordan-Williams House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benajah Gray Log House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Kentondickerson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance gate into Sam Davis home-detail, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance gate into Sam Davis Home and Plantation, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Slave Cabin at the Sam Davis Home and Plantation, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sam Davis Exhibit displays, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sam Davis House, Robert Claypool, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rutherford County, TN, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- 2011-09-14 Chlorophyllum molybdites (G. Mey.- Fr.) Massee 169973, This image was created by user Brian Adamo (adamo588) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011-09-14 Chlorophyllum molybdites (G. Mey.- Fr.) Massee 169974, This image was created by user Brian Adamo (adamo588) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011-09-14 Chlorophyllum molybdites (G. Mey.- Fr.) Massee 169975, This image was created by user Brian Adamo (adamo588) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- N789KG, MQYCFM, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS048-E-16881 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-12135 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-15423 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nose of NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion "Hurricane Hunter" (N42RF) at SENEX Air Quality-Climate Research Study (9119691394), obz3rv3r, CC BY 2.0
- Air Sample Collection System on NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion "Hurricane Hunter" at Air Quality-Climate Research Study (9119691368), obz3rv3r, CC BY 2.0
- NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion "Hurricane Hunter" (N42RF) at SENEX Air Quality-Climate Research Study (9119691512), obz3rv3r, CC BY 2.0
- La Vergne, TN, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- La Vergne, TN, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- YungShrugga, BlueDreamENT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sky Harbor Airport, 105th Observation Squadron, Public domain
- ISS048-E-16880 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-12134 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-15422 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-22928 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-12133 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-8663 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199163 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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