Thompson's Station
A charming, quickly growing Williamson County community with a small-town feel.
Life in Thompson's Station, Tennessee.
Thompson's Station is a charming, quickly growing Williamson County community that holds onto a genuine small-town feel. A welcoming town center, rolling countryside, and easy access to I-65 make it an easy place to call home, with Franklin and Nashville close by whenever you need them. It is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and life moves at a comfortable pace.
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Thompson's Station at a Glance
A data-rich snapshot of Thompson's Station, Tennessee: who lives here, how the town scores for walkability, where locals go out, and the schools that serve the community.
Overview for Thompson's Station, TN
8,294 people live in Thompson's Station, where the median age is 38.5 and the average individual income is $56,346. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024) via Census Reporter; accessed October 2026.
8,294
Total Population
38.5 years
Median Age
Low
Population Density
347 people per square mile
$56,346
Average Individual Income
Around Thompson's Station, TN
There's plenty to do around Thompson's Station, including shopping, dining, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Source: Walk Score, address-level scores for Thompson's Station 37179; accessed October 2026. No city-level Transit Score is published for Thompson's Station.
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Circa Grill, Just Love Coffee Cafe, and Asuka.
Source: Yelp business listings; accessed October 2026. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the Thompson's Station town center.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by Yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circa Grill 1549 Thompson's Station Rd W | Restaurants | 0.4 miles | 120 reviews | 4.5/5 |
| Just Love Coffee Cafe 4816 Main St N, Spring Hill | Restaurants | 0.9 miles | n/a | n/a |
| Asuka 2029 Wall St, Spring Hill | Restaurants | 2.3 miles | 39 reviews | 3.5/5 |
| W'lins Asian Cuisine & Spirits 2105 Wall St #103, Spring Hill | Restaurants | 2.4 miles | n/a | n/a |
| La Villa Mexican Store and Tacos 2015 Wall St, Spring Hill | Shopping | 2.3 miles | n/a | n/a |
Demographics and Employment Data for Thompson's Station, TN
8,294 people call Thompson's Station home. The population density is 347 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024) via Census Reporter, with ZIP 37179 age figures via NeighborhoodScout; accessed October 2026.
8,294
Total Population
Low
Population Density
347 people per square mile
38.5 years
Median Age
53 / 47%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
- Under 5 Years 8.1%
- 5-17 Years 18.8%
- 18-24 Years 10.4%
- 25-64 Years 50.3%
- 65 and Over 12.4%
Age-band shares are the closest published figures for the Thompson's Station area, from ZIP 37179 Census-based data; accessed October 2026.
Education Level
Detailed education-attainment figures for Thompson's Station were not published in the sources reviewed. Williamson County Schools serve the community with consistently high ratings, shown in the Schools section below.
Schools in Thompson's Station, TN
The following schools are within or nearby Thompson's Station. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family.
Source: GreatSchools, Niche, and Williamson County Schools; accessed October 2026. Ratings converted from 10-point and letter scales to a 5-star scale.
| Name | Address | Type | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson's Station Elementary School | 2640 Clayton Arnold Rd, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 | Public | K - 5th | 5/5 |
| Heritage Elementary School | 4801 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 | Public | PK - 5th | 4/5 |
| Thompson's Station Middle School | 2638 Clayton Arnold Rd, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 | Public | 6th - 8th | 5/5 |
| Heritage Middle School | 4803 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 | Public | 6th - 8th | 5/5 |
| Independence High School | 1776 Declaration Way, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 | Public | 9th - 12th | 5/5 |