10/15/2026
Young adults are putting down roots across Tennessee, and the numbers might surprise you 🤠
According to The Tennessean, Tennessee added nearly 159,000 residents ages 25 to 44 between 2020 and 2025.
And it’s not just Nashville seeing the growth. Communities outside the state’s major cities are attracting more young adults, with rural counties growing faster percentage-wise than urban counties.
Here are the 10 Tennessee counties that added the most residents ages 25 to 44:
1. Davidson County: +22,958 (9.2%)
2. Montgomery County: +13,005 (19.3%)
3. Hamilton County: +11,255 (11.7%)
4. Wilson County: +10,346 (27.7%)
5. Rutherford County: +10,030 (10.1%)
6. Knox County: +9,659 (7.6%)
7. Sumner County: +6,872 (13.7%)
8. Maury County: +6,403 (23.9%)
9. Sullivan County: +3,609 (10.2%)
10. Bradley County: +3,385 (13%)
What stands out to us is how much growth is happening beyond Nashville’s city limits.
Wilson and Maury counties are especially interesting, with some of the highest percentage increases in the state.
People are looking at more than just proximity to downtown. Space, lifestyle, affordability and the kind of community they want to be part of are all factors worth considering.
If you’re exploring areas around Nashville and want to know how these growing communities compare when it comes to housing, DM us. We’d be happy to share what we’re seeing in the market.
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