Spacious, rural living 33 miles south of Nashville
Thompson’s Station, tucked in among amid rolling hills and tranquil landscapes, seems much further than 32 miles from downtown Nashville. The first settlers arrived here in the late 1700s, but it wasn’t until 1855 when the trains arrived that the village began to grow. The railroad served as the town’s lifeline until the trucking industry spelled an end to rail traffic. As a result, the little town remained undisturbed for decades. That quiet lifestyle is changing. “The entire Nashville area has gotten lots of attention lately from both domestic and international interests. That has trickled down to Franklin and surrounding areas. Many are looking at Thompson’s Station as the perfect spot to find a home with Southern charm and a country feel to it,” says John Bourgeois, a Realtor with EXP Realty who specializes in the area. “Thompson’s Station is that place. Its town center is just one street and looks like a setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie,” says Realtor Bourgeois. The town’s train depot now functions as Thompson’s Station’s Town Hall.
From small ranches to sprawling Colonials
Housing options in Thompson’s Station run the gamut, from one-bedroom apartments to spacious mansions on several acres. “In the past year, a 900-square foot condominium with 1 bedroom sold for $289,000 whereas a large home with 6 bedrooms and 8 baths on many acres went for nearly $6 million,” says Bourgeois. Home styles range from small ranches, Cape Cods and to sprawling Colonials and modern Craftsman styles. Homes in several subdivisions may have many amenities including sidewalks, pickleball courts and community pools.
Homes in subdivisions of Thompson's Station have front porches, spacious lawns, and sidewalks.
Some modern houses in Thompson’s Station are huge and surely bold in design.
Thompson's homes styles range from Cape Cods and to colonials and modern Craftsman styles.
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Students attend Williamson County Schools
The town’s schools are good. Thompson’s Station Elementary School has a Niche rating of A and a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Thompson’s Station Middle School also has an A rating and student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Independence High School has an A-minus rating and a 19-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Every year, the high school’s theater students and alumni hold an acting camp for kindergarten through eighth grade students to teach them about improv, costumes, make-up and music.
Older students in Thompson's Station can attend Independence High School.
Students living in Thompson's Station have an option to go to Heritage Middle School.
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Getting to and from Nashville
While charming and quaint, Thompson’s Station is car dependent. But it is conveniently located to Nashville via Interstate 840, which runs through the community. The highway provides direct routes to both Nashville and Murfreesboro. Nashville International Airport is 33 miles via Interstate 65. There is no bus or train service from Thompson’s Station.
Big box and local options
Along Columbia Pike, which separates Thompson’s Station from Spring Hill, one will find most big box stores including Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and Walmart. Grocery stores include Kroger, Publix and other supermarkets. When it comes to dining out, most chain restaurants can be found on Columbia Pike. For local fare, Bourgeois recommends Circa Grill, located across the street from Town Hall on Thompson’s Station Road.
Grab your groceries from the numerous stores in Thompson's Station.
Many local shops to shop from in Thompson’s Station.
Sit in the cozy and brilliant restaurants found in Thompson's Station.
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Room to run and grow
Parks in Thompson’s Station include Preservation Park Preservation Park, a 200-acre open space in the heart of Thompson’s Station. Most of the park remains in a natural state amid gorgeous natural scenery and unfettered views. Nutro Dog Park is a 4-acre fenced in area that includes play areas for large and small dogs. Harvey Park in nearby Spring Hill has a walking track, picnic tables and a playground.
Nutro Dog Park in Thompson's Station is the best place for the human's best friend.
People living in Thompson's Station can go and have a wonderful outdoor day at Harvey Park.
Area parks include Preservation Park, a 200-acre open space in the heart of Thompson’s Station.
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Festivals and farmers' markets
Thompson’s Station Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesdays from May to October and features locally grown produce, meats, eggs and crafts. In December, the town hosts its Holiday Market at Homestead Manor in the town center. The event features local artisans and crafters. Nearby Franklin is home to the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Event which happens in September and features homegrown rock, bluegrass, jazz and other types of music.
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On average, homes in Thompson's Station, TN sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Thompson's Station, TN over the last 12 months is $775,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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