Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No state income tax, southern charm, and strong-school suburbs across the state.
1. Franklin: Best overall
2. Brentwood: Best for schools
3. Collierville: Best near Memphis
4. Hendersonville: Best lakeside family town
5. Maryville: Best near Knoxville
6. Murfreesboro: Best growing value
7. Spring Hill: Best new-build suburb
8. Johnson City: Best for affordability
Tennessee families get no state income tax, a low cost of living, and a growing job market, plus suburbs with strong schools and low crime around Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis. Here are the 8 best places for families in Tennessee, ranked.