Smart Smyrna Homes In A Great Location
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 In 1869, Smyrna incorporated but the charter was rescinded a few years later.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.
