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McMinnville, TN

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Enjoy this small town’s many offerings in the Upper Cumberland

Suburban Affordable Welcoming Close-Knit Scenic Lush Mountain Views Historic Convenient

Nestled in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, McMinnville is situated about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga in Warren County. The lush surrounding environment of the Upper Cumberland provides abundant options for outdoor recreation at local parks as well as attractions like the Cumberland Caverns, Rock Island State Park, and Fall Creek Falls State Park.

Nicknamed the Nursery Capital of the World, McMinnville is a landscaping hobbyist’s dream, containing hundreds of wholesale and retail nurseries. McMinnville also draws music lovers from all over the world to enjoy live performances at the one-of-a-kind Bluegrass Underground.

McMinnville maintains a small-town atmosphere with friendly residents and a strong sense of community. Annual events such as the Mountain Crawl, Taste of the Underground, Warren County Arts and Crafts Fair, Autumn Street Fair, and the Christmas Parade bring the community together in McMinnville. Quick access to major highways makes getting around from McMinnville simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in McMinnville, TN is $359 for a studio, $537 for one bedroom, $763 for two bedrooms, and $840 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McMinnville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$537/month
570 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Mcminnville, TN is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mcminnville is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $359 - $840. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hickory Creek School

Public

Grades PK-5

662 Students

5
out of 10

Centertown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

542 Students

5
out of 10

Irving College Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

281 Students

5
out of 10

Dibrell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

390 Students

4
out of 10

Bobby Ray Memorial

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

3
out of 10

Centertown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

542 Students

5
out of 10

Irving College Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

281 Students

5
out of 10

Warren County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

784 Students

4
out of 10

Dibrell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

390 Students

4
out of 10

Warren County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,862 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.