Greenbrier, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Robertson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,960 Population 959/sq mi density
$82,308 Median Income $31,923 per capita
$310,400 Home Value $380,903 Zillow
$1,253 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
187 Violent Crime/100K 432 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,308 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$310,400 home value, $1,253/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenbrier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation790 ft (241 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates36.4216°N, 86.7902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRobertson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 146 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 133 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 108 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 114 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 113 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 109 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 99 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 60 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 87 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 72 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 126 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 138 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 133 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 102 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 100 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 74 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 76 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 31 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 92 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 63 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 57 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 32 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 65 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 41 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 11 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Greenbrier has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.7").

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