RANK #738 / 996 · POP 196,845 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.2%
Sumner County, Tennessee, often called "Nashville's North Shore," is distinguished by its extensive 440 miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline, attracting residents and visitors for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation. Located northeast of Nashville, the county offers a blend of small-town character and access to city amenities, with Hendersonville and Gallatin serving as prominent towns. Commuting to Nashville primarily involves car travel via State Route 386 and US-31E, with limited public transit options. The community provides numerous parks and greenways, such as Drakes Creek Park and the Hendersonville Greenway, for outdoor activities.
Life in Sumner County appeals to a diverse population, including families and retirees, drawn by its schools and natural scenery. The Sumner County Schools district is recognized for its quality education and career-focused programs. The local economy is experiencing growth, with investments in manufacturing, commercial and residential development, and the energy sector. This expansion is creating new job opportunities and contributing to the county's evolving economic landscape.
Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Meta Gallatin Data Center
Meta
|
$1,500M | Under Construction |
|
Hendersonville New Development (Retail, Office, Industrial)
Various Developers
|
$1,000M | Approved |
|
Evergy Natural Gas Plant
Evergy Energy
|
$500M | Planned |
|
Wild Plains Wind Farm
NextEra Energy Resources
|
$300M | Completed |
|
Simpson Strong-Tie Manufacturing Expansion
Simpson Strong-Tie
|
$110M | Under Construction |
|
Shoals Technologies Expansion
Shoals Technologies
|
$80M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Sumner County has a Boom Town Index score of 26/100, ranking #738 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $81,883, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Sumner County is $332,700 with median rent at $1,245/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2461, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed +0.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.21% of Sumner County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.