Located in Rutherford County, Smyrna homes are conveniently located amidst several manufacturing businesses employing many of the locals. Famous residents of Smyrna including Sam Davis, known as the “Boy Hero of the Confederacy” and NASCAR driver Chad Chaffin. The original Sam Davis home remains a major historical landmark preserving the memory of plantations in Smyrna.

Nissan is a large manufacturing facility making its home in Smyrna since 1982. Other major companies supporting their plant include PREMIER System Integrators and Square D. Residents of Smyrna homes also appreciate easy access to a variety of restaurants including major chains such as Chili’s and Ruby Tuesday.

The Smyrna Town website lets you know, “Whether you come for the day or to stay…you’re always welcome in Smyrna.” Owning a Smyrna home makes you a permanent resident of a progressive community populated with hardworking, friendly people. The environment in Smyrna makes it an ideal place to raise a family and operate your own business.

Smyrna was originally a plantation neighborhood in the mid 1800 with many big, prosperous farms and large Smyrna homes. The railway is also a major part of Smyrna history, which served as a refueling station for the railroad. As a result tracts of land around the depot were make available to the public for purchase. In 1869, Smyrna incorporated but the charter was rescinded a few years later. By 1915, the town was incorporated operating under a private act charter. In 2000, a new charter was adopted with a city manager type of government.

Agriculture was the largest economic activity in Smyrna until 1941 when the Army/Air base was established. Later renamed the Sewart Air Force Base, this facility was closed in 1970. Improvements to the community included the updated Smyrna/Rutherford Airport and the impounding of Percy Priest Lake as a water supply and for recreation. Nissan employs over 6,000 local workers in the Smyrna area.

Gracious Smyrna homes are available in every price category. Enjoy a luxury lifestyle for under $800,000 in a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 half bath home with a gourmet kitchen, sauna and more on 12.9 acres. If your budget is closer to $400,000, move right into a 4 bedroom, 5 bath home with fireplace, security system and in-ground pool. For those with a budget around $250,000, you’ll love a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with an oversize garage on a cul de sac.

To find out more about smart Smyrna homes, contact Todd Taylor at 615-785-3563.

If you’re looking to move into the fastest growing city in Tennessee, look no further than a livable, lovable Murfreesboro home. The quality of life is outstanding with plenty of housing, great schools, outstanding services, ongoing employment opportunities, regional medical facilities and a host of recreational programs.

Did you know Murfreesboro was once the capital of Tennessee? In 1811, a committee was appointed to by the Tennessee State Legislature to choose a new Rutherford County seat site. Sixty acres belonging to Captain William Lytle were chosen and the town was originally named Cannonsburgh after Williamson county politician Newton Cannon.

Lytle requested the name be changed to Murfreesboro to honor his friend, Colonel Hardy Murfree. The city was officially recognized as Murfreesboro in 1817 and named the capital of Tennessee in 1818. By 1826, Nashville regained its title as the Tennessee state capitol.

In days gone by, Murfreesboro was an agricultural community. By the middle of the 1800s, Murfreesboro housed three colleges and multiple academies, earning it the name “Athens of Tennessee”. Today the Middle Tennessee University educates more than 23,000 students.

After World War II, the economy of Murfreesboro turned from agriculture to industry and manufacturing. In the past decade, Murfreesboro enjoyed a 53.2 percent population increase. More people are realizing Murfreesboro is an affordable, enjoyable place to live. Consider a welcoming, convenient Murfreesboro home of your own.

If your budget is around $1,000,000, a gracious Murfreesboro home awaits you. Check out a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Spanish-style home with an open beam ceiling, stone fireplace, detached efficiency apartment with 2-car garage, storage shed and horse barn on 13.98 acres. If your budget is closer to $500,000, you will love a secluded 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Murfreesboro ranch home with a five stall barn and over 17 acres of fenced and cross-fenced property.

For those with a budget closer to $300,000, there are plenty of attractive Murfreesboro homes to choose from. Move right into a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Mufreesboro home with plantation shutters located on a cul de sac.

To find out more about magnificent Murfreesboro homes, contact Todd Taylor at 615-785-3563.