Nissan Drive

SMYRNA’S CENTRAL CORRIDOR CONNECTING SEVEN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS

Location & Daily Life

Nissan Drive runs through the heart of Smyrna, Tennessee, zip code 37167, starting at Sam Ridley Parkway and heading south past Enon Springs Road and Lowry Street, where the road becomes Lee Victory Parkway. The corridor takes its name from the nearby Nissan North America manufacturing plant, one of the largest employers in Rutherford County, and it puts every neighborhood along the way within a few minutes of that job center.

Seven established subdivisions sit off Nissan Drive and its connecting streets: Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Lake Farm Estates, Mill Springs, Richmond Place, Southside, and Thompson Woods. Downtown Smyrna and Interstate 24 are both a short drive from any of them, giving residents an easy commute toward Murfreesboro or Nashville along with quick access to everyday shopping and dining.

The Homes

Most of the neighborhoods along Nissan Drive date to the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Lake Farm Estates, Richmond Place, and Thompson Woods were built out in that era, mixing ranch and traditional two-story floor plans with brick and brick-and-vinyl exteriors that have held up well over four decades. Mill Springs and Southside are newer, built primarily between 2006 and 2016, and bring a different mix of styles and lot sizes to the corridor.

Square footage across recent sales ranges from about 1,144 to nearly 3,820 square feet, with prices spanning $220,000 to $565,000. That range gives buyers real choices along a single corridor: a starter ranch in Southside, a larger traditional home in Thompson Woods, or an older brick colonial on a bigger lot in Enon Springs, all within a few minutes of one another.

Nissan Drive Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes on Nissan Drive

Recently Sold on Nissan Drive

Amenities

Most neighborhoods along Nissan Drive carry no HOA, giving owners full control over landscaping, fencing, and exterior updates without a monthly bill. Mill Springs is the exception at the low end, with a $51 monthly fee, while Southside runs $152 to $159 a month for its shared common areas. Buyers who want the flexibility of no dues have five neighborhoods to choose from along this single corridor.

The location keeps residents close to grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday retail along Sam Ridley Parkway and Sam Davis Road, with the Nissan North America plant and the wider employment corridor just minutes from every subdivision listed here.

Schools

Every neighborhood along Nissan Drive is zoned to Rutherford County Schools. Based on recent sales, homes are assigned to Smyrna Elementary School or Smyrna Primary School, Smyrna Middle School, and Smyrna High School. Buyers should confirm current zoning directly with Rutherford County Schools before making a purchase decision, since attendance lines can shift over time.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

Compass agents were involved in 6 of the 67 closed sales along the Nissan Drive corridor over the past 12 months, or about 9.0% of transactions across these seven neighborhoods. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team focus specifically on Rutherford County, and that includes every established section from the 1970s-era streets of Enon Springs to the newer construction in Southside and Mill Springs.

Clients also benefit from 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, reflecting a track record built on responsiveness and accurate pricing guidance across a corridor where the right comp can come from any one of seven different subdivisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for homes on Nissan Drive?
Closed sales across the seven neighborhoods along Nissan Drive ranged from $220,000 to $565,000 over the past 12 months, with a median of $386,900. Price is driven largely by which subdivision a home sits in and how old the section is, since Southside’s newer construction trades in the $220,000s and $300,000s while larger older homes in Bent Tree and Enon Springs can reach the $500,000s.

When were the homes along Nissan Drive built?
Most neighborhoods date to the late 1970s through the early 1990s, including Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Lake Farm Estates, Richmond Place, and Thompson Woods. Mill Springs and Southside are newer, built primarily between 2006 and 2016, giving the corridor a genuine mix of established and more recent construction.

Do homes along Nissan Drive have an HOA?
It depends on the subdivision. Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Lake Farm Estates, Richmond Place, and Thompson Woods carry no HOA. Mill Springs has a $51 monthly fee, and Southside runs $152 to $159 a month for shared common areas.

What schools serve the Nissan Drive corridor?
All seven neighborhoods fall under Rutherford County Schools. Recent sales show homes zoned to Smyrna Elementary or Smyrna Primary School, Smyrna Middle School, and Smyrna High School. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with Rutherford County Schools before closing.

How many homes are along the Nissan Drive corridor?
Nissan Drive connects seven distinct subdivisions: Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Lake Farm Estates, Mill Springs, Richmond Place, Southside, and Thompson Woods. Combined, these neighborhoods produced 67 closed sales in the past 12 months, with Enon Springs and Thompson Woods seeing the most turnover and Lake Farm Estates the least.

What styles of homes will I find along Nissan Drive?
The corridor mixes single-story ranch homes with two-story traditional and colonial designs, most with all-brick or brick-and-vinyl exteriors in the older sections. The newer Mill Springs and Southside neighborhoods lean toward more compact, low-maintenance layouts built for buyers who want less upkeep.

Is the Nissan Drive corridor a good fit for buyers who work at the Nissan plant or commute along Sam Ridley Parkway?
Yes. With seven neighborhoods sitting within minutes of the Nissan North America plant and Sam Ridley Parkway, this corridor tends to suit buyers relocating for work in the area as well as move-up buyers who want an established, tree-lined setting without leaving central Smyrna. Prices from $220,000 to $565,000 give both entry-level and move-up buyers options within the same commute radius.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling along Nissan Drive?
Patrick reads price-per-square-foot variance closely across a corridor like this one, where recent sales ranged from $146 to $310 per square foot depending on which subdivision and section a home sits in. A recent Bent Tree sale on Oakhaven Drive listed at $600,000 and closed at $565,000, a reminder that pricing a home correctly here means comparing it to the right subdivision, not just the nearest street.

Who is the best realtor for Nissan Drive in Smyrna TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is widely regarded as a top choice for the Nissan Drive corridor and the surrounding Smyrna market. He is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, and Compass agents account for 7.6% of closed sales across Smyrna’s 37167 zip code. Patrick and his team hold 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from past clients.

Can I access a Nissan Drive home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, buyers working with Patrick can see certain listings across Bent Tree, Enon Springs, Thompson Woods, and the other Nissan Drive neighborhoods before they are broadly marketed. There is no additional cost to buyers for this access.

What is my Nissan Drive home worth in today’s market?
Automated home value tools often underperform along a corridor like this one, where seven different subdivisions carry different construction eras, HOA structures, and price points within a few blocks of each other. Check an instant estimate using the tool below, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a pricing conversation grounded in actual comps from your specific subdivision.

We’ve owned along Nissan Drive for years. How do we price it right when we sell?
With seven different subdivisions sitting along this corridor, pulling accurate comps takes more than a quick online search of “homes near Nissan Drive.” A ranch in Enon Springs and a similarly sized home in Thompson Woods can carry different values based on lot size, HOA status, and construction era, and that nuance rarely shows up in an automated valuation. A local, data-driven CMA that starts with your specific subdivision gives long-term owners a far more accurate starting point than a generic online estimate.

Nearby Neighborhoods in Smyrna

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