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Living in Millersville, TN

Living in Millersville, TN means a city of about 6,400 people on US 31W, split between Sumner and Robertson counties, roughly 18 miles and 21 minutes off-peak from downtown Nashville via I-65. Highway 31W is the county line, so property taxes and school districts depend on which side of the road a home sits. Median sale price was $348,769 in August 2026 per Redfin.

By Trevor Barber, Realtor, Benchmark Realty · Updated October 2026

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At a glance

Millersville, TN real estate at a glance.

The basics on where it is, what homes are selling for and what you'll pay in property tax. Market numbers move every month, so ask me for this week's.

  • CountySumner and Robertson (31W is the line)
  • Population6,438 (2025 est., Census)
  • To downtown NashvilleAbout 18 miles, 20 min off-peak, 35–50 at rush hour
  • Median sale price$348,769 (Aug 2026, Redfin)
  • Median days on market69 (Aug 2026, Redfin)
  • Property taxCounty: $1.421 Sumner, $1.80 Robertson per $100 assessed

Daily life

What it's like living in Millersville, TN.

Civic center on Louisville HighwayMillersville has no traditional downtown square. City Hall at 1246 Louisville Hwy, Millersville Elementary and the community center sit close together on US 31W. City Commission meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and are livestreamed on YouTube.
Dining and shopping near I-65 Exit 104Local choices are mostly small businesses and roadside stops along 31W and near Exit 104 (Bethel Road, SR-257). For larger grocery, retail and restaurant options, most residents drive 2–10 miles south to Goodlettsville and Rivergate, or to Hendersonville or White House.
Community center and Slaters CreekThe city community center and playground at 1181 Louisville Hwy opened in November 2011 beside Slaters Creek and is open daylight to dusk. The center can be rented for events and holds a local-history display that includes a piece of the World Trade Center. Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville adds fields, trails and Mansker Creek.
Getting around and utilitiesUS 31W is the main road, with I-65 at Exit 104 on the west edge and another interchange at 31W in Goodlettsville. There is no local transit. Sewer, garbage and stormwater are billed by City Hall, water comes from White House Utility District, and gas from Piedmont.

The honest version

Pros and cons of living in Millersville, TN.

What residents like
  • Country setting with I-65 Exit 104 on the city's west edge
  • About 21 minutes to downtown Nashville off-peak, 18 miles via I-65
  • Median sale price of $348,769, with new construction starting in the low $300s
  • Mean commute of 22.3 minutes, per Census ACS 2020–2024
  • Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville, with fields, trails and Mansker Creek, is nearby
What to know
  • Few entertainment venues in town; reviewers ask for movies, bowling and skating
  • Limited dining, so most eating out is in Goodlettsville, Rivergate or Hendersonville
  • I-65 widening runs through November 2027, with lane changes and past 31W closures
  • Homes took a median 69 days to sell in August 2026, versus about 42 a year earlier
  • Redfin flags major flood risk for about 13% of properties along Slaters Creek

Based on resident reviews, local news coverage and city meetings.

Schools

Millersville, TN schools.

Millersville sits in two counties, so the school district depends on the address. Homes on the Sumner side are served by Sumner County Schools, and homes on the Robertson side by Robertson County Schools. Zones are set by each district, tied to the exact address and can change, so confirm with the district lookup and review the state report card. Many addresses carry a Goodlettsville or White House mailing address, so the postal city does not tell you the district.

Zoning can change. Always confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.

What's changing

Is Millersville, TN growing?

  • New single-family homes and townhomes are being built on the Robertson County side along Bethel Road, adding housing choices at lower price points.
  • TDOT is widening I-65 from four to six lanes from near Rivergate Parkway to SR-41, including replacing the US 31W bridge. Work began March 2025 and is expected to finish November 2027.
  • Some nighttime closures of 31W happened in May 2026 for bridge demolition, and more lane changes and closures are possible until the project ends.
  • The city now pays for stormwater maintenance through a monthly utility fee instead of property taxes.

Is it a fit?

Millersville might be for you if…

  • You want a smaller, more rural setting but need Nashville, Rivergate or Hendersonville within 20–30 minutes.
  • You commute on I-65, south toward Nashville or north toward Kentucky.
  • You don't mind driving to neighboring cities for most dining, shopping and entertainment.

Quick answers

Millersville, TN: frequently asked questions.

Is Millersville, TN a good place to live?

It depends on what you want: Millersville offers a small-city setting on US 31W with I-65 Exit 104 at its edge and a median sale price of $348,769 (Redfin, August 2026). The trade-offs are limited local dining and entertainment, a 2024 turnover in city leadership, and I-65 construction through November 2027.

How far is Millersville from Nashville?

Millersville is about 18 miles from downtown Nashville, roughly 21 minutes off-peak via I-65. Route options run 21–29 minutes per How-Far. Weekday rush hour can take longer, and I-65 widening between Rivergate and SR-41, scheduled to finish in November 2027, can add time. The Census mean commute for residents is 22.3 minutes.

What is the median home price in Millersville, TN?

The median sale price in Millersville, TN was $348,769 in August 2026, down 2.4% from a year earlier, per Redfin. That month 36 homes sold at 98.6% of list price, and the median home took 69 days to sell. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $309,900 (ACS 2020–2024).

What are property taxes in Millersville, TN?

Rates depend on the county: Sumner County is $1.421 and Robertson County is $1.80 per $100 of assessed value (tax year 2025). Residential is assessed at 25% of appraised value, so a $400,000 home pays about $1,421 in Sumner or $1,800 in Robertson each year, before any city tax. Confirm current rates with the county trustee.

What school district serves Millersville, TN?

Millersville is served by Sumner County Schools or Robertson County Schools, depending on the home's address. Zoning is set by each district, tied to the exact address and can change as areas develop. Many addresses carry Goodlettsville or White House mailing addresses, so confirm with the Sumner zone finder or Robertson County zoning map.

Is Millersville, TN growing?

Millersville is growing slowly: the Census estimate for July 2025 is 6,438, up 2.2% from 6,299 in the 2020 Census. The 2010 count was 6,440, so the population has been roughly flat for 15 years. New single-family homes and townhomes on Bethel Road in Robertson County may change that.

What is Millersville, TN known for?

Millersville, TN is known for sitting on US 31W (Louisville Highway), which is the county line between Sumner and Robertson counties. Other landmarks include I-65 Exit 104 at Bethel Road, the community center on Slaters Creek opened in November 2011, and its local-history display with a piece of the World Trade Center.

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Sources and notes · Last updated October 2026

Figures are estimates from the public sources above and change over time. Confirm taxes, schools and utilities for a specific address. Photo: Rolling hills in Millersville by Evan Nichols, CC BY 3.0.