Smyrna, TN

About Smyrna

• • Country singer Craig Wiseman, writer of 25 number-one hits, was born in Smyrna.
• • The Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant, a major automotive manufacturing hub, originated here.
• • The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad established a depot in 1851, driving Smyrna's growth.
• • A time capsule buried in 1986 is planned to be opened in 2086 during Smyrna's bicentennial.
• • The Great Depression severely impacted Smyrna's agricultural economy, leading to hardship.
• • Named in 1851 after the biblical city, Smyrna officially incorporated in 1867.
• • With roughly 56,000 residents, it's one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities.
• • Sitting 538 feet above sea level, Smyrna is slightly higher than nearby Nashville.
• • Manufacturing, particularly automotive, is the predominant industry in Smyrna.
• • Smyrna has a friendly, suburban vibe, balancing small-town charm with modern growth.
• • The Nashville Predators are closest; they reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.
• • Middle Tennessee State University's athletic programs maintain a strong local following.

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