Last updated: November 12, 2026

Moving from Memphis to Spring Hill or Columbia, TN?

Thinking about moving from Memphis to Nashville's south side, or relocating to Middle Tennessee? Spring Hill and Columbia sit south of Nashville, about a 3-hour, 10-minute drive from Memphis (209 miles to Spring Hill and 198 miles to Columbia), and they are two of the cities Team Romines knows best. This guide covers the practical questions we hear from people considering a long-distance move: drive times, which county a home is in, 2026 property tax rates, the official school district for each address, and what homes have been selling for. When you're ready, Rochelle and Andrew will walk through it with you on a free relocation consult. There's no obligation.

Key facts, with sources

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• Over the 12 months from Nov. 1, 2025, to Nov. 2, 2026, the median sale price for site-built homes was $550,000 in Spring Hill (919 sales) and $413,795 in Columbia (1,129 sales), according to Realtracs MLS. Active-listing figures are as of early November 2026.
• The City of Spring Hill's Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Budget in Brief describes the city as 35 miles south of Nashville.
• Visit Franklin, the official tourism site, describes Spring Hill as about 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown Franklin via U.S. 31 or I-65.
• Travelmath lists the driving distance from Memphis as 209 miles to Spring Hill (about 3 hours, 10 minutes) and 198 miles to Columbia (about 3 hours, 9 minutes).
• For 2026, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury lists the combined property tax rate as $2.009 per $100 of assessed value on the Williamson County side of Spring Hill, $2.108 on the Maury County side of Spring Hill, and $1.9758 in Columbia.

How far is Spring Hill or Columbia from Memphis, Nashville, and Franklin?

The drive from Memphis is about 3 hours, 10 minutes under typical conditions, according to Travelmath: 209 miles to Spring Hill and 198 miles to Columbia, typically via I-40. Plan on about 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic, weather, and the exact addresses.

Mileage and nearby distances:

• Memphis to Spring Hill: 209 miles, about 3 hours, 10 minutes (Travelmath).
• Memphis to Columbia: 198 miles, about 3 hours, 9 minutes (Travelmath).
• Spring Hill to Nashville: the City of Spring Hill's Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Budget in Brief describes the city as 35 miles south of Nashville.
• Columbia to Nashville: 46 miles, about 49 minutes (Travelmath).
• Spring Hill to Franklin: Visit Franklin, the official tourism site, describes Spring Hill as about 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown Franklin via U.S. 31 or I-65.

Times vary with traffic. If you will commute to a job in Nashville, Franklin, or another Middle Tennessee city, we can help you look at homes with that drive in mind.

Sources: Travelmath (Memphis–Spring Hill); Travelmath (Memphis–Columbia); City of Spring Hill FY 2025–2026 Budget in Brief; Visit Franklin, Spring Hill community page.

Moving from Memphis to Nashville, Franklin, or farther south?

Searches for “moving from Memphis to Nashville” or “moving to Franklin TN” often overlap with a move to Spring Hill or Columbia. Spring Hill is 35 miles south of Nashville, and Visit Franklin puts it about 15 to 20 minutes south of downtown Franklin. Columbia is farther into Maury County, 46 miles from Nashville according to Travelmath. If you are moving to Spring Hill, TN, or considering Williamson County vs. Maury County, the sections below cover the county line, 2026 tax rates, and school district names. You can also browse current Franklin homes for sale, Spring Hill homes for sale, and Columbia homes for sale.

Franklin listings: https://www.rochelleromines.com/franklin-tn-homes-for-sale/

Spring Hill guide: https://www.rochelleromines.com/middle-tennessee-playbook/spring-hill-tn/  ·  Columbia guide: https://www.rochelleromines.com/middle-tennessee-playbook/columbia-tn/

What county is Spring Hill in? (Maury vs. Williamson)

Columbia is in Maury County. Spring Hill is in two counties: Maury County on the south side of the city and Williamson County on the north side. The county line runs through the city, so two homes in ZIP code 37174 can have different county offices, property tax rates, and school districts. The county is determined by the parcel, not by the ZIP code or the city limit alone. Confirm the county on any address before you write an offer. Our 2026 county, tax, and school guide walks through how to check a specific property.

County guide: https://www.rochelleromines.com/blog/what-county-is-spring-hill-tn-in-2026-tax-school-guide/

2026 property tax rates

Tennessee taxes residential property on 25% of appraised value. The tax rate is charged per $100 of that assessed value. A home inside a city pays the county rate plus the city rate. For 2026, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury lists the combined property tax rate as $1.9758 per $100 of assessed value in Columbia, $2.108 on the Maury County side of Spring Hill, and $2.009 on the Williamson County side of Spring Hill. Your actual bill depends on the appraised value of the home, which varies by property and county.

Example only, not a quote: on a $400,000 appraised home, assessed value is $100,000. The annual tax would be about $1,976 in Columbia, $2,108 on the Maury County side of Spring Hill, and $2,009 on the Williamson County side of Spring Hill. Rates are per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2026.

Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, 2026 property tax rates. https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/tax-resources/assessment-information-for-each-county/property-tax-rates/2026.html

More on how Tennessee assessments work: https://www.rochelleromines.com/blog/tennessee-property-taxes-explained-fall-2026-middle-tennessee/

School districts (names and official finders only)

Zoning follows the address and the county line, not the city name alone. We list district names and official finders here so you can check a specific property. We do not rate or compare schools on this page. Please use the district sites for the current zoned school.

• Columbia: Maury County Public Schools (mauryk12.org). Use the district's Master Street List / Find Your Zoned School tool to confirm the school for an address.
• Spring Hill, Maury County side: Maury County Public Schools, same official finder.
• Spring Hill, Williamson County side: Williamson County Schools (wcs.edu). The district states that you must reside in Williamson County to attend Williamson County Schools. Use the official zoned-school finder.

Maury County Public Schools: https://www.mauryk12.org/  ·  Zoned school / street list: https://www.mauryk12.org/38289_3

Williamson County Schools: https://www.wcs.edu/  ·  Bus routes and school zones: https://www.wcs.edu/about-us/school-zones

What homes have been selling for

These figures are for site-built homes in Realtracs MLS. Closed sales are Nov. 1, 2025 to Nov. 2, 2026. Active-listing figures (including months of inventory and the share with a price reduction) are as of early November 2026. Months of inventory = active listings ÷ average monthly sales. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. A citywide median is only a starting point; the right home for you depends on location, size, condition, and your budget.

If you are also weighing a sale in Columbia before you move, see our Columbia home value page for the same 12-month figures by price band: https://www.rochelleromines.com/columbia-tn-home-value/

Spring Hill, TN

919 site-built homes sold in the 12-month window at a median price of $550,000. Sellers received about 99.9% of list price, and the median sold home spent 17 days on the market. Citywide months of inventory were about 3.9, and about 48% of active listings had a price reduction. There were no site-built closings under $250,000 in this window, and only four in the $250,000–$324,000 band, so those lower bands are not shown as a meaningful snapshot.

Spring Hill sales are concentrated at $325,000 and up — including more closings at $650,000+ than in the $325,000–$475,000 band, which fits the $550,000 citywide median — and the lowest of those bands still has tight inventory even though many of its current listings already have a price cut.

Columbia, TN

1,129 site-built homes sold in the same 12-month window at a median price of $413,795. Sellers received about 99% of list price, and the median sold home spent 25 days on the market. Citywide months of inventory were about 4.8, and about 46% of active listings had a price reduction.

Source: Realtracs MLS, site-built homes in Spring Hill, TN and Columbia, TN. Closed sales Nov. 1, 2025 to Nov. 2, 2026; active listings as of early Nov. 2026. Compiled in Team Romines market files, November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Browse current listings: Spring Hill homes for sale, Columbia homes for sale, and Franklin homes for sale.

How a long-distance move usually works

1. Start with a conversation. On a free relocation consult, we talk through budget, timing, and whether Spring Hill, Columbia, or another nearby city fits the commute you have in mind. We'll also confirm county, tax rate, and school district for any address you are considering.
2. Preview homes from where you are. Most long-distance buyers start with listing photos, floor plans, and live video walk-throughs. That narrows the list before you take time off for a trip.
3. Plan a focused visit. Once you have a short list, we can help you pack a one- or two-day trip: tours, neighborhoods, and any properties you want to see in person.
4. Selling the Memphis home and buying here. Sell-then-buy is a common path for a long-distance move, because it can make the Mid Tennessee offer simpler. Some buyers use a gap, temporary housing, or a different contract structure. We'll talk through timing in light of current local inventory. If your Memphis home is not already listed with another broker, a Keller Williams referral can connect you with a Memphis-area agent to list it, while Team Romines helps on the purchase here. If it is currently listed with another broker, please work with your current agent; this is not a solicitation of that listing.
5. Close and settle in. We'll stay with you through closing and point you to official enrollment and county offices. School registration always goes through the district that serves the address.

About the authors

Team Romines is a husband-and-wife real estate team at Keller Williams Realty in Columbia, Tennessee, serving Spring Hill, Columbia, Maury County, Williamson County, and nearby Middle Tennessee communities. Motto: Trust ~ Value ~ Results.

Rochelle Romines, REALTOR®, CRS®, ABR®, SRS®, RENE®

Rochelle Romines is a REALTOR® with Team Romines at Keller Williams Realty, Spring Hill / Columbia. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) designations. Tennessee license 334747. She works with buyers and sellers on local moves and long-distance relocations, including remote previews and in-person tours. Call or text 941.773.4542 or email rromines@kw.com.

Profile: https://www.rochelleromines.com/rochelle-romines/

Andrew Romines, REALTOR®

Andrew Romines is a REALTOR® with Team Romines at Keller Williams Realty, Spring Hill / Columbia. Tennessee license 360594. He works alongside Rochelle on market research, negotiations, and relocation timing for buyers moving to Middle Tennessee. Call or text 931.922.6711 or email aromines@kw.com.

Meet the team: https://www.rochelleromines.com/about/

Request a free relocation consult

Call or text Rochelle or Andrew to set up a free relocation consult. We'll walk through Spring Hill and Columbia, current prices, and a plan for a long-distance move. There's no obligation and no pressure.

Rochelle Romines: 941.773.4542  ·  rromines@kw.com

Andrew Romines: 931.922.6711  ·  aromines@kw.com

Office: 931.324.2700. Team Romines at Keller Williams Realty, 1507 Nashville Hwy, Suite C, Columbia, TN 38401.

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