Neighborhood Guide
Living in Brentwood, Tennessee
A Williamson County city of larger lots and more than 1,000 acres of parks, about 10 miles south of downtown Nashville.
By Brian Barnes, REALTOR®, TN Real Estate Group. Updated October 2026.
Brentwood at a glance
| County | Williamson County |
|---|---|
| Distance to downtown Nashville | About 10 miles south |
| Incorporated | 1969 |
| Population | 45,313 (Census estimate, July 2025) |
| City area | 42 square miles |
| Parks and greenways | 1,027 acres |
| Public schools | Williamson County Schools |
| Property tax, 2026 | $1.49 per $100 assessed (county $1.30 plus city $0.19); residential assessed at 25 percent |
| State income tax on wages | None |
| Median listing price, Williamson County | $1,155,000 (September 2026) |
Sources: City of Brentwood; U.S. Census Bureau; Visit Franklin; Williamson County Commission, June 18, 2026; Brentwood City Commission, June 2026; Realtor.com via FRED.
What it is like to live here
Brentwood sits about 10 miles south of downtown Nashville, with Interstate 65 running through the city and exits at Concord Road and Old Hickory Boulevard. Most drives into downtown Nashville take 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
The city is mostly residential by design. About 90 percent of its land is zoned residential, and the zoning code holds overall residential density to one home per acre. Minimum lots run one acre in the R2 district, two acres in R1, and three acres in AR.
Open land is part of daily life. Marcella Vivrette Smith Park covers about 400 acres on Wilson Pike, with more than six miles of trails and Ravenswood Mansion, built in 1825. Crockett Park has athletic fields, lighted tennis courts, and the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary covers roughly 300 acres.
History shows up in small places too. Boiling Spring Academy, a one room schoolhouse from 1830, opens to the public on the first Sunday of each month from June through October.
Areas within Brentwood
- Maryland Farms. The office district at the north end of the city, developed beginning in the 1970s, with corporate offices, banks, and medical practices.
- Concord Road and Wilson Pike. Established and newer subdivisions on larger lots, close to Smith Park and the library.
- Granny White Pike and Murray Lane. Wooded streets on the west side, near Granny White Park and Brentwood High.
Lot sizes and home styles change from one subdivision to the next, so check the zoning and plat for any home you are considering.
Schools
Williamson County Schools serves Brentwood. The two public high schools in the city are Brentwood High on Murray Lane and Ravenwood High on Wilson Pike. For 2025 to 2026, the district posted 73.9 percent proficiency across all TCAP subjects, the highest overall rate of any district in Tennessee.
School zoning is set by address and can change, so confirm it with the district for any specific home.
Sources: City of Brentwood; Williamson County Schools, July 14, 2026; WSMV, July 15, 2026.
Property taxes in Brentwood
Brentwood homes pay the Williamson County rate of $1.30 plus the City of Brentwood rate of $0.19, for $1.49 per $100 of assessed value in 2026. Tennessee assesses homes at 25 percent of appraised value.
| $1,000,000 appraised | About $3,725 a year (county $3,250, city $475) |
|---|---|
| $2,000,000 appraised | About $7,450 a year (county $6,500, city $950) |
Sources: Williamson County Commission, June 18, 2026; Brentwood City Commission, June 2026; Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
Questions I hear most
How far is Brentwood from downtown Nashville?
About 10 miles south. Most drives take 15 to 20 minutes on Interstate 65, depending on traffic.
What are property taxes on a $1 million home in Brentwood?
About $3,725 a year at the 2026 combined rate of $1.49 per $100 of assessed value: $3,250 to the county and $475 to the city.
Which schools serve Brentwood?
Williamson County Schools. The public high schools in the city are Brentwood High and Ravenwood High. Zoning is set by address, so confirm it with the district for any specific home.
How big are the lots in Brentwood?
The city holds overall residential density to one home per acre. Minimum lots are one acre in the R2 district, two acres in R1, and three acres in AR.
What does a home in the area cost?
The median listing price in Williamson County was $1,155,000 in September 2026. That figure blends every type of home in the county, so prices vary widely by neighborhood.
Find the right home
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