




Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna, TN Profile
Smyrna, TN, population 25,569 , is located
in Tennessee's Rutherford county,
about 19.5 miles from Nashville and 60.3 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Smyrna has grown by about 87%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Smyrna has been growing at an annual rate of 5.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Smyrna area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Smyrna Statistics
Smyrna Gender Information
Males in Smyrna: 12,516 (49%)
Females in Smyrna: 13,053 (51%)
As % of Population in Smyrna
Race Diversity in Smyrna
White: 87%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Smyrna
Age Diversity in Smyrna
Median Age in Smyrna: 31.7 (Males in Smyrna: 30.8, Females in Smyrna: 32.7)
Smyrna Males Under 20: 16%
Smyrna Females Under 20: 15%
Smyrna Males 20 to 40: 17%
Smyrna Females 20 to 40: 17%
Smyrna Males 40 to 60: 12%
Smyrna Females 40 to 60: 13%
Smyrna Males Over 60: 4%
Smyrna Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Smyrna
Smyrna Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Smyrna Median Household Income: $ 44,405
Smyrna Median Value of Homes: $ 112,500
Law Enforcement in Smyrna
Reported crimes in the Smyrna area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 14
Robbery: 20
Aggravated assault: 113
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 506
Burglary: 204
Larceny-theft: 872
Motor vehicle theft: 75
Arson: 12
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,963
Smyrna Location Information
Elevation: 543 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Smyrna
La Vergne 4.2 Miles
Walterhill 8.2 Miles
Nolensville 8.7 Miles
Rural Hill 9.5 Miles
Murfreesboro 11.9 Miles
Mt Juliet 15.0 Miles
Brentwood 15.2 Miles
Oak Hill 16.5 Miles
Berry Hill 16.7 Miles
Green Hill 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Smyrna
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 19.5 Miles
Clarksville 60.3 Miles
Huntsville 86.7 Miles
Chattanooga 94.0 Miles
Knoxville 145.4 Miles
Evansville 149.2 Miles
Louisville 162.6 Miles
Birmingham 171.1 Miles
Lexington 182.7 Miles
Atlanta 196.2 Miles
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Facts
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Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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