College Grove
Quiet, country living with space to grow, 38 minutes south of Nashville.
Life in College Grove, Tennessee.
Being tucked away from big cities and upholding its tight-knit, country lifestyle is what makes College Grove one of the best options for people seeking a quiet, secluded area in which to live. Locals can be found spending their time outdoors farming and nurturing their land, or participating in the area’s local events. Being home to a community of tradition and simplicity, College Grove is a great place to raise a family with space to grow.
Located about 38 minutes south of Nashville, College Grove has been a great choice for locals looking for true simple, country living, and is home to the annual Bluegrass & Harvest Festival.
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College Grove at a Glance
A data-rich snapshot of College Grove, Tennessee: who lives here, how the community scores for walkability, where locals gather, and the schools that serve the area.
Overview for College Grove, TN
7,310 people live in the College Grove area, where the median age is 45.5 and the average individual income is $81,157. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey figures as published for ZIP 37046; accessed October 2026.
7,310
Total Population
45.5 years
Median Age
Low
Population Density
102 people per square mile
$81,157
Average Individual Income
Around College Grove, TN
There's plenty to do around College Grove, including shopping, dining, farms, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Source: Walk Score; accessed October 2026.
Walk Score
Walk Score does not publish city-level scores for College Grove, TN. The community is rural and car-dependent, with no public transit service; address-level Walk Scores in the area are 0 (Car-Dependent).
Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Country Market & Deli, Hatcher Family Dairy, and Arrington Vineyards.
Source: Yelp, Google, and Tripadvisor business listings; accessed October 2026. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the College Grove crossroads.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by Yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Market & Deli 8402 Horton Hwy | Restaurants | 0.6 miles | 7 reviews | 3.9/5 |
| Hatcher Family Dairy Store 6545 Arno Rd | Shopping | 2.3 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 |
| Tractor Supply Co. 5111 Murfreesboro Rd | Shopping | 4.5 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 |
| Joe Kelly's Market 8351 Horton Hwy | Shopping | 0.3 miles | n/a | n/a |
| Arrington Vineyards 6211 Patton Rd, Arrington | Nightlife | 4.2 miles | 694 reviews | 4.4/5 |
Demographics and Employment Data for College Grove, TN
7,310 people call the College Grove area home. The population density is 102 and the median age is 45.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey figures as published for ZIP 37046; accessed October 2026.
7,310
Total Population
Low
Population Density
102 people per square mile
45.5 years
Median Age
50 / 50%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Detailed age-group percentages are not published separately for the College Grove area by the U.S. Census Bureau; the median age of 45.5 is shown in the Overview above. Ask Mike for a tailored market briefing on the area.
Education Level
Detailed education-attainment figures are not published separately for the College Grove area by the U.S. Census Bureau. Williamson County schools serve the community with consistently high ratings, shown in the Schools section below.
Schools in College Grove, TN
The following schools are within or nearby College Grove. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Grove Elementary School | 6668 Arno College Grove Rd, College Grove, TN 37046 | Public | K - 5th | 5/5 |
| Fred J. Page Middle School | 6262 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 | Public | 6th - 8th | 4/5 |
| Fred J. Page High School | 6281 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 | Public | 9th - 12th | 5/5 |
| Battle Ground Academy | 336 Ernest Rice Ln, Franklin, TN 37067 | Private | PK - 12th | 5/5 |