Area Highlights
A quick view of what defines Fairview.
What to Expect Living in Fairview
Highway 100 is the commercial spine of Fairview, as the city’s 2040 comprehensive plan, adopted in 2019, puts it, and Bowie Nature Park’s 722 acres sit at the edge of town. A new Fairview Development Code applies to projects approved after April 2, 2026, so expect newer construction to follow updated rules.
City government. Fairview runs on a city manager and commission charter: a mayor and four commissioners elected at large to staggered four-year terms, with a city manager handling day-to-day operations. City Hall is at 7100 City Center Way, and the board meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Police and fire. The city has its own police department at City Hall and its own fire department, with Station 31 at 7131 Bowie Lake Road and an unmanned satellite, Station 32, at 1325 Highway 96 North. Williamson County E-911 handles dispatch.
Utilities. Water and wastewater come from the Water Authority of Dickson County, electricity from Middle Tennessee Electric and natural gas from Piedmont Natural Gas. Whether a given house is on sewer or septic is an address-level question, and I check it on every one.
Trash. The city does not offer trash pickup, and Williamson County provides a drop-off location. The city does run a curbside chipper service from April through October and leaf pickup from November through March.
Property tax. Fairview levies its own city property tax, and the statements include both the county and the city portions, paid through the Williamson County Trustee.
Library. The Fairview Public Library, a branch of the Williamson County Public Library, is at 2240 Fairview Boulevard.
Nearby. Measured from City Hall with no traffic, Bellevue is about 14 road miles, Franklin about 19, Brentwood about 21 and Dickson about 21. Each linked town has its own guide.
Fairview, TN Homes for Sale: Land, Neighborhoods and New Construction
Fairview’s housing runs from homes on land to newer subdivisions, and the rules are changing. The city’s subdivision regulations include conservation subdivisions, which set aside open space, and walkable subdivisions, and the new Fairview Development Code applies to projects approved after April 2, 2026. The city keeps a list of new residential construction projects on its planning page.
Fairview, TN neighborhoods and new construction homes
If you are buying land or an older home here, check two things before anything else: whether the property is on sewer or septic, and, for land, whether the soil will support a septic system. Both decide what you can build. I pull that for every address before an offer goes in.
How Fairview prices work
I keep price figures off this page because they go stale fast. The big variables here are acreage, sewer versus septic, and how close the home is to I-40 and Highway 100. Text me and I will send you this month’s closings for the area you are considering.
Daily Commutes and Highway Access
I-40 serves Fairview at Exit 182, Highway 96, and I-840 meets Highway 100 at Exit 7. I-840 also connects back to I-40 at Exit 176 and runs east to Franklin and I-65. Fairview Boulevard is getting new sidewalks and signals from TDOT between the community center and Bowie Lake Road, with completion targeted for late 2026.
Road miles from Fairview City Hall, measured with no traffic, so add time at rush hour:
- Bellevue. About 14 miles, roughly 23 minutes.
- Downtown Franklin. About 19 miles, roughly 25 minutes.
- Dickson. About 21 miles, roughly 29 minutes.
- Brentwood. About 21 miles, roughly 33 minutes.
- Cool Springs and the Galleria. About 23 miles, roughly 35 minutes.
- Downtown Nashville. About 28 miles to the State Capitol, roughly 42 minutes.
- Nashville airport (BNA). About 35 miles, roughly 50 minutes.
The Natchez Trace Parkway’s northern end is on Highway 100, which the city describes as a few miles from the heart of Fairview.
Things to Do in Fairview, TN: History, the Natchez Trace and Local Events
Where the name came from. The first post office here was named Christiana in 1858, renamed Jingo in 1880 and renamed Fairview in 1937, according to the city’s plan. Three historic buildings, the Triangle School, the Boone Street Medical Clinic and the Jingo Post Office, now stand in the city’s Historical Village at Highway 100 and Deer Ridge Road.
The Natchez Trace. The Parkway’s northern end on Highway 100 is a short drive from town, and the city notes it was on this trail that Meriwether Lewis died in 1809.
Local events. The city’s calendar includes a Fishing Rodeo each June at Veterans Memorial Park, a Fourth of July event and a Christmas Parade, and Bowie Nature Park holds a Fall Fun Day.
For a bigger night out, downtown Franklin is about 19 miles away and Bellevue about 14.
Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation in Fairview
Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, is the reason a lot of people look at Fairview. It covers 722 acres with 17 miles of trail by the park’s count, lakes including Lake Van and Upper Lake, a Nature Center with a museum and a Discovery Room, and a treehouse playground. It is free to enter and open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dr. Evangeline Bowie and her sisters began assembling the land in 1955 and planted more than 500,000 trees on it, and since 2008 it has been protected by a conservation easement with the Land Trust for Tennessee.
- Veterans Memorial Park, on Black Pine Road off Highway 96, with a lake, a walking trail and picnic areas.
- Fairview Park and Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Boulevard West, run by Williamson County Parks and Recreation, with an outdoor pool, a gym, a fitness center, fields and a walking trail.
- Fairview Ball Park, 214 Highway 96 West, with four youth baseball fields.
Public School Zoning in Fairview, TN
Fairview is served by Williamson County Schools. Zoning follows the street address, so confirm any specific house with the district’s school zone lookup before you write an offer.
Schools with a Fairview address: Fairview Elementary, 2640 Fairview Boulevard; Westwood Elementary, 7200 Tiger Trail; Fairview Middle, 7200 Cumberland Drive; and Fairview High, 2595 Fairview Boulevard.
Common Questions About Fairview, TN
What county is Fairview, TN in?
Williamson County. Fairview is in the northwest part of the county, where Highway 100 and Highway 96 meet.
Is Fairview, TN its own city?
Yes. Fairview was incorporated on July 28, 1959, and runs on a city manager and commission charter with a mayor and four commissioners.
What is the ZIP code for Fairview, TN?
37062.
How far is Fairview from Nashville?
About 28 road miles from Fairview City Hall to the State Capitol in downtown Nashville, roughly 42 minutes without traffic. Bellevue is about 14 miles.
How far is Fairview from Franklin?
About 19 road miles from City Hall to downtown Franklin, roughly 25 minutes without traffic.
Who provides water in Fairview, TN?
The Water Authority of Dickson County provides water and wastewater service. It took over the city’s own water and wastewater department in 2006.
Does Fairview have a city property tax?
Yes. Fairview levies its own property tax, and homeowners pay both the county and city portions through the Williamson County Trustee.
Does the City of Fairview pick up trash?
No. The city does not offer trash removal, and Williamson County provides a drop-off location. The city does run curbside chipper and leaf services.
What is Bowie Nature Park?
A 722-acre park at 7211 Bowie Lake Road with 17 miles of trail, lakes, a Nature Center and a treehouse playground. It is free to enter and protected by a conservation easement.
What schools serve Fairview, TN?
Williamson County Schools. Schools with a Fairview address are Fairview Elementary, Westwood Elementary, Fairview Middle and Fairview High. Confirm zoning by address with the district.
What is Fairview, TN known for?
Bowie Nature Park, its location on Highway 100 near the northern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and the Historical Village with the old Jingo Post Office.
Is Fairview, TN a good place to live?
For more land and a big nature park inside Williamson County, many people find it fits. The trade-offs are real: Franklin and Cool Springs are a longer drive than from the east side of the county, and the city adds its own property tax. Drive it at rush hour before you decide.
How do I sell my house fast in Fairview, TN?
You can take a cash offer or list on the market. I lay out both paths for your home so the sale matches your timeline and your goals.
Can I sell my Fairview home as-is?
Yes, including homes on acreage. A cash offer helps when you want to skip showings and repairs, while a market sale may bring more for a well-kept home. I compare both so the choice is clear.
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