McMinnville, TN

McMinnville sits in middle Tennessee near the foot of the Cumberland Plateau, offering a relaxed small-town feel surrounded by scenic green hills. Home to around 14,000 residents, it serves as the commercial and community hub for Warren County. The region is well known as the Nursery Capital of the World, which gives the surrounding countryside a lush landscape filled with tree farms and plant nurseries.

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Downtown revolves around a classic courthouse square with local eateries, independent shops, and year-round community events. Weekend adventures are close by, from kayaking the Collins River to exploring underground concert venues at Cumberland Caverns. Between its local college campus, accessible healthcare, and easy routes toward Nashville and Chattanooga, McMinnville is an appealing, low-stress spot to put down roots.