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Williamson County · Incorporated town
Thompson’s Station, Tennessee
A Williamson County town with its own ordinance, tax and plan
Thompson’s Station is an incorporated town in Williamson County, Tennessee, with 7,485 residents at the 2020 Census. The town, not the county, writes zoning through its Land Development Ordinance (version dated December 18, 2025, amended in 2026). Owners pay the county rate of $1.30 plus the town’s $0.103 per $100 for 2026, billed by the County Trustee.
In short: Thompson’s Station is a Williamson County, Tennessee town of 7,485 residents. For 2026, owners pay the county’s $1.30 plus the town’s $0.103 per $100.
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Overview
Thompson’s Station at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Incorporated town since August 15, 1990; general law Mayor-Aldermanic charter | Notes 1, 2 |
| Government | Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with a Planning Commission and Community Development department | Note 3 |
| Population | 7,485 at the 2020 Census | Note 4 |
| Land area | 20.35 square miles (2020 Census) | Note 4 |
| Location | The town describes itself as about 25 miles south of Nashville | Note 5 |
| Planning documents | All Aboard Comprehensive Plan; the General Plan was adopted March 2023 | Note 6 |
| Zoning ordinance | Land Development Ordinance, current version dated December 18, 2025, with 2026 amendments approved April 24 and May 19 | Note 7 |
| Property tax, 2026 | County $1.30 plus town $0.103 per $100 of assessed value, or $1.403 combined, billed by the County Trustee; the same figures applied in 2025. Residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value | Notes 11, 12, 10, 13 |
| Town Hall ZIP | 37179 (1110 Fountain View Blvd.) | Note 3 |
For county-wide rates and rules, see the Williamson County guide. Nearby: Franklin, Nolensville and College Grove.
Setting
What is Thompson’s Station’s setting?
A town that has put its own planning framework in writing.
- The town’s planning framework, called the All Aboard Comprehensive Plan, includes the General Plan (adopted March 2023), a Major Thoroughfare Plan, the Land Development Ordinance and a Parks Master Plan (Note 6).
- Its ordinance uses transect zoning, with more rural T1, T2 and T3 districts. Minimum lot sizes were not shown in the text reviewed (Note 8).
- The town’s timeline refers to Columbia Pike (US Highway 31) as the road for a 2018 realignment project at Critz Lane (Note 1).
Local rules
Which rules govern land in Thompson’s Station?
Inside town limits the town’s Land Development Ordinance combines subdivision regulations and the zoning ordinance. It was adopted in 2015 and comprehensively updated effective July 1, 2024 (Note 7).
- The current ordinance version is dated December 18, 2025, and amendments were approved April 24 and May 19, 2026. Check the town’s page for the latest text (Note 7).
- The ordinance defines a Special Flood Hazard Area as land with a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year (Note 8).
- The ordinance states an intent to protect the town’s historic resources and defines a Historic Structure by National Register listing. No formal historic overlay district was confirmed (Note 8).
- The town’s municipal code is hosted by MTAS and linked from the town’s site (Note 3).
Land outside the town limits is in unincorporated Williamson County, where county rules apply. Confirm which jurisdiction a parcel is in before relying on any rule.
Due diligence
What should you check before buying in Thompson’s Station?
| Check | Why it matters here | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town or county jurisdiction | Confirm the parcel is inside town limits; outside them, Williamson County’s ordinance and tax apply instead | Notes 3, 11 |
| Transect zone and ordinance version | Ask Community Development which zone applies and which version of the ordinance governs, since it was amended in 2026 | Notes 8, 7 |
| Flood status | Check the address on FEMA’s map service and ask for any elevation certificate | Notes 8, 15 |
| Septic or sewer | Tennessee requires a septic permit. Ask whether the property has public sewer or a septic system and who permitted it | Note 14 |
| Historic status | Ask whether a building is a National Register listed structure; the ordinance protects historic structures by that definition | Note 8 |
| Tax bill | The county and the town each set a rate and the Trustee bills both. The town’s FY2026 notice shows a certified (revenue-neutral) rate of $0.0628 and a budgeted rate of $0.103, which the county’s tables also list for 2025 and 2026; confirm the current rate with the Trustee | Notes 9, 11, 12 |
This is a checklist, not advice. Confirm each item with the town, Williamson County and your attorney.
Comparison
How does Thompson’s Station compare with nearby places?
| Community | Setting | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | City and county seat | A larger city with its own rate; a Franklin Special School District tax applies inside that district |
| Nolensville | Town to the east | Town rate of $0.34 per $100 for 2026, against $0.103 in Thompson’s Station (Note 11) |
| College Grove | Unincorporated community | County zoning and no town tax, against town zoning and a town rate |
Working with ABODE
How does ABODE help in Thompson’s Station?
Buying here starts with the jurisdiction and the zone. ABODE International Realty LLC is licensed in Tennessee (Real Estate Firm 263936), and its Murfreesboro office lists Thompson’s Station as a service area. Conversations are private.
Keep reading
Which related guides should you read next?
Franklin
The county seat, with its own rate and a Franklin Special School District tax district
Nolensville
A town with a 2023 zoning ordinance and its own tax rate
College Grove
An unincorporated community under county zoning, with private club communities nearby
Leiper’s Fork
An unincorporated village with a National Register historic district
Cool Springs
A commercial and mixed-use area spanning Franklin and Brentwood
Questions
Thompson’s Station real estate: frequently asked questions
Is Thompson’s Station a town or a city?
It is an incorporated town in Williamson County, Tennessee. It became a town on August 15, 1990, and is governed by a Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Its population was 7,485 at the 2020 Census.
What zoning applies in Thompson’s Station?
Inside town limits, the town’s Land Development Ordinance applies. Its version dated December 18, 2025 was amended in April and May 2026, and it uses transect zones including T1, T2 and T3. Confirm a parcel’s zone with Community Development.
What property tax rate applies in Thompson’s Station?
For 2026, the county rate is $1.30 and the town rate $0.103 per $100 of assessed value, billed by the Williamson County Trustee; the same figures applied in 2025. Residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value. Confirm the current rate with the Trustee.
Does Thompson’s Station collect its own property tax?
No. The town states it does not collect property taxes directly; residents pay the Williamson County Trustee’s office, which bills the county and town taxes together.
Is Thompson’s Station in a flood zone?
Flood status depends on the parcel. The town’s ordinance defines a Special Flood Hazard Area as land with a one percent or greater annual chance of flooding. Check the address on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center.
Does ABODE International Realty work in Thompson’s Station?
ABODE International Realty LLC is licensed in Tennessee as Real Estate Firm 263936, and its Murfreesboro office lists Thompson’s Station among its service areas. Request a consultation to discuss a purchase or sale.
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Sources and notes
- Town of Thompson’s Station: historical timeline. The town became a town on August 15, 1990, after an August 2 referendum. Checked October 5, 2026.
- UT-MTAS: Thompson’s Station. Lists a general law Mayor-Aldermanic town in Williamson County, incorporated August 15, 1990. MTAS’s population label equals the 2020 Census count, so only the Census figure is used here. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station (official site). The town has a Board of Mayor and Aldermen, a Planning Commission and a Community Development department. Checked October 5, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFacts, Thompson’s Station town. 2020 Census population 7,485 and land area 20.35 square miles. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station: town history. The town describes itself as approximately 25 miles south of Nashville. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station: All Aboard Comprehensive Plan. The plan includes the General Plan (adopted March 2023), Major Thoroughfare Plan, Land Development Ordinance and Parks Master Plan. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station: Land Development Ordinance. Adopted in 2015, with a comprehensive update effective July 1, 2024. The current version is dated December 18, 2025, with amendments approved April 24 (Ordinance 2026-004) and May 19, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-009). Checked October 5, 2026.
- Land Development Ordinance (version of December 18, 2025). Refers to T1, T2 and T3 transect zoning districts. Minimum lot sizes were not shown in the text reviewed. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station: public notice on the FY2026 budget. States a certified (tax-neutral) rate of $0.0628 per $100 and the town’s intent to exceed it by keeping the budgeted rate of $0.103. The county’s tables list $0.103 for 2024, 2025 and 2026. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Town of Thompson’s Station: property taxes. The town does not collect property taxes directly; residents pay the Williamson County Trustee. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Williamson County: 2026 property tax rates and calculator (county page). Lists the county-wide $1.30 per $100 and the Thompson’s Station town rate of $0.103 per $100 for tax year 2026. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Williamson County: 2025 property tax rates (county document). Lists $1.30 per $100 as the county rate inside Thompson’s Station and a town rate of $0.103 for 2025, unchanged from 2024; states that each body sets its own rate. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Williamson County: assessment formula (county FAQ). Appraised value times 25% for residential property gives assessed value. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation: septic system permits. A Septic System Construction Permit is required statewide. The local permitting office for Thompson’s Station was not confirmed on an official page. Checked October 5, 2026.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center. FEMA’s official public source for flood hazard maps; search by address. Checked October 5, 2026.