Where is Portland, Tennessee?
Portland is a city in Sumner and Robertson counties in Tennessee. Portland is located on the Highland Rim in extreme northern Middle Tennessee and is about 40 minutes from downtown Nashville. This region has always been known for excellent agricultural soils, a spectacular wildlife environment and an enjoyable climate. The population was 13,573 in 2023 and is growing.
Current Portland Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $422K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $0 |
| Highest Price | $4M |
| Total Listings | 283 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 85 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $244 |
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History of Portland Tennessee
People were originally attracted from the tobacco belt in Virginia and the Carolinas to the Highland Rim for land speculation and dark tobacco. The Highland Rim offered ideal climate and soil conditions for growing dark tobacco. This lucrative crop increased the value of the land which benefited land speculators in the area. Eventually these speculators moved on to attempt profits elsewhere. The farmers however, remained.
The oldest local settlement in Portland is Fountain Head which is located a couple of miles south of Portland. This settlement was founded 1792 by the James Gwin family. Within a century, it grew to include a mill, tobacco factory, post office, Louisville & Nashville railroad depot and a number of local retail stores.
The northern part of Middle Tennessee features Portland as a developing community which unites rural elements with contemporary amenities. The community of Portland maintains its rural character through its agricultural lands and picturesque landscape while remaining accessible to Nashville and Gallatin and Franklin Kentucky.
A Town With Berry Sweet History
The title "Tennessee's Strawberry Capital" emerged in Portland during the early 1900s. The combination of fertile soil and mild climate in the area made strawberry cultivation possible for local farmers who started large-scale strawberry farming. The 1940s brought Portland to become one of the biggest strawberry-producing areas in the southeastern United States.
The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival which started in 1941 celebrates the abundant agricultural history of the region. The event attracts thousands of visitors annually during May to experience parades and craft vendors and live music alongside fresh strawberry offerings.
The annual festival preserves Portland's heritage while showcasing the town's enduring community spirit and local pride.
The combination of affordable real estate and expansive open areas and close-knit community atmosphere makes Portland an attractive destination for homebuyers who want peace with accessibility. Portland provides diverse real estate choices that include historic farmhouses and new constructions and expansive lots for expansion. The location of Portland on Interstate 65 enables residents to reach Nashville, TN or Bowling Green, KY within a sixty-minute drive.
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