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Is being in an area that's growing quickly a good thing or a bad thing?
Depends on who you ask. Some want bigger, more exciting cities like Nashville and Memphis, while others want peace and quiet like in Bolivar and Dunlap, thank you very much.
But today we're going to put opinions aside and just look at the cold hard facts -- over the past five years, which cities in Tennessee have the grown the fastest.
After getting knee deep in the Census's American Community Survey, we emerged with this set of cities in the Volunteer State that have people climbing over each other to get in.
These are the 10 fastest growing cities in Tennessee for 2021 according to the most recent census data:
The 10 Fastest Growing Cities In Tennessee For 2021
What's the fastest growing city in Tennessee for 2021? Based on the most recent ACS data, Thompson'S Station ranks as the fastest growing city in Tennessee. If you happen to be a resident of Thompson'S Station, you're probably not too surprised to find it on our list.
If you're surprised--and you're wondering why these places are kind of a big deal--keep reading. We'll tell you what makes each of these 10 places in Tennessee are growing like weeds.
And if you already knew these places were happening, check out the best places to live in Tennessee or the Fastest Growing States In America.
For more Tennessee state reading:
- Best Places To Live In Tennessee
- Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee
- Most Dangerous Cities In Tennessee
The 10 Fastest Growing Cities In Tennessee For 2021
1. Thompson's Station
/10
Population: 5,456
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Population 2010: 1,946
Percent Growth 180.4%
Absolute Growth: 3,510
More on Thompson's Station: Homes For Sale | Data
2. Mount Juliet
/10
Population: 34,377
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Population 2010: 21,922
Percent Growth 56.8%
Absolute Growth: 12,455
More on Mount Juliet: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
3. Nolensville
/10
Population: 8,390
Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 1)
Population 2010: 5,351
Percent Growth 56.8%
Absolute Growth: 3,039
More on Nolensville: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
4. Spring Hill
/10
Population: 39,711
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 1)
Population 2010: 25,415
Percent Growth 56.3%
Absolute Growth: 14,296
More on Spring Hill: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
5. Collegedale
/10
Population: 11,275
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Population 2010: 7,937
Percent Growth 42.1%
Absolute Growth: 3,338
More on Collegedale: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
6. Oakland
/10
Population: 7,893
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Population 2010: 5,815
Percent Growth 35.7%
Absolute Growth: 2,078
More on Oakland: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
7. Murfreesboro
/10
Population: 136,366
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Population 2010: 102,602
Percent Growth 32.9%
Absolute Growth: 33,764
More on Murfreesboro: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
8. Hartsville/trousdale County
/10
Population: 10,231
Rank Last Year: 12 (Up 4)
Population 2010: 7,751
Percent Growth 32.0%
Absolute Growth: 2,480
More on Hartsville/trousdale County: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
9. Lebanon
/10
Population: 33,159
Rank Last Year: 10 (Up 1)
Population 2010: 25,188
Percent Growth 31.6%
Absolute Growth: 7,971
More on Lebanon: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
10. Gallatin
/10
Population: 38,156
Rank Last Year: 11 (Up 1)
Population 2010: 29,084
Percent Growth 31.2%
Absolute Growth: 9,072
More on Gallatin: Homes For Sale | Data | Photos
How We Measured The Fastest Growing Cities In the Volunteer State for 2021
To figure out which cities are growing the most, we simply had to look at the growth rates for cities sine the beginning of the decade, according to the American Community Survey put out by the census every year. Specifically:
- Current Population
- Population in 2010
- Growth rate from 2010 to Current (The latest available data which came out in Dec 2018)
We ranked all 98 Tennessee cities with a population over 5,000 people from highest growth rate to lowest.
The city with the highest growth rate during this time was crowned the fastest growing city in the Volunteer State.
And for those of you who are a little rusty with their statistics, you can calculate the growth rate by the following formula:
[Current Population - Population 2010] / [Population 2010]
Here's a graph of the cities in Tennessee with the largest percent increase in population:
These Places Grew Up So Fast In Tennessee, You Know?
So there you have it, the fastest growing cities in Tennessee are led by Thompson'S Station which has been growing at a blistering pace this decade relative to other cities and towns around the state.
It'll be interesting to see if these places can keep growing at the same rate over the next couple of years. We'll be here to let you know!
These places have been growing (or shrinking) the slowest (fastest):
- La Follette
- Bolivar
- Brownsville
For more Tennessee reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Tennessee
- Safest Places In Tennessee
- Worst Places To Live In Tennessee
Detailed List Of Fastest Growing Places In Tennessee For 2021
| Rank | City | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson's Station | 180.4% |
| 2 | Mount Juliet | 56.8% |
| 3 | Nolensville | 56.8% |
| 4 | Spring Hill | 56.3% |
| 5 | Collegedale | 42.1% |
| 6 | Oakland | 35.7% |
| 7 | Murfreesboro | 32.9% |
| 8 | Hartsville/trousdale County | 32.0% |
| 9 | Lebanon | 31.6% |
| 10 | Gallatin | 31.2% |
