RANK #774 / 996 · POP 73,297 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.4%
Known as the "Home of the World's Finest Dark Fired Tobacco," Robertson County, Tennessee, maintains strong agricultural roots alongside its growing communities. Located just north of Nashville, the county offers a rural lifestyle within a 30-minute drive of city amenities. Springfield serves as the county seat, and the county features 11 distinct communities. Commute options include access to Interstates 24 and 65, and express bus services to Nashville are available. The Red River provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, and numerous parks and greenways offer hiking and other outdoor activities.
Life in Robertson County often appeals to families, small business owners, and retirees seeking a balance between small-town charm and proximity to a major city. The Robertson County School District serves over 11,000 students across 21 schools, with a focus on community-based education and career-technical training. The local economy is experiencing growth across several sectors. Recent developments include investments in manufacturing, particularly in home appliances and energy infrastructure, and an expanding logistics and distribution presence. The county's economic development efforts aim to create local job opportunities, reducing the number of residents who commute out of the county for work.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 7.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Cumberland Natural Gas Plant Conversion
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
|
$2,100M | Under Construction |
|
Electrolux Manufacturing Expansion
Electrolux
|
$250M | Under Construction |
|
Puritan Medical Products Manufacturing & Distribution
Puritan Medical Products
|
$220M | Under Construction |
|
White House 700-Home Subdivision
Fuqua Investors, LLC
|
$175M | Planned |
|
Martinrea International Expansion
Martinrea International
|
$40M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Robertson County has a Boom Town Index score of 22/100, ranking #774 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -1.4% and a median household income of $74,440, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Robertson County is $271,300 with median rent at $1,065/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2744, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.4% year-over-year. Job growth: -1.4%. Home values changed -1.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.37% of Robertson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.