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Southeast LDS Real Estate: Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Beyond
Southeast LDS real estate: Atlanta Temple (1983), Nashville Temple (2000), Charlotte Temple under construction, Tallahassee Temple (December 2024). Atlanta suburbs $350K-$500K. Nashville Franklin $500K-$750K. No Tennessee income tax on wages. Own Luxury Homes® 12-Point Agent Integrity Audit™.
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Southeast LDS Real Estate: Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Beyond
Atlanta
Atlanta Georgia Temple (1983) — one of the oldest and most established LDS communities in the Southeast
Nashville
Nashville Tennessee Temple in Franklin (2000) — affluent suburb, no Tennessee wage income tax
Charlotte
Charlotte NC Temple under construction — first North Carolina temple, growing Carolinas LDS community
Growth
Southeast is the fastest-growing US region — LDS temple pipeline reflects the community’s growth
The Southeast has more LDS temples in various phases than any other non-Western region. Atlanta (1983), Nashville (2000), Bentonville (2023), Tallahassee (2024): operating. Charlotte, Jacksonville, Tampa: under construction. Greenville SC, Knoxville TN, Cleveland OH: announced. The pattern is unmistakable: the Southeast LDS community is growing and the Church is investing in it.
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The Southeast Temple Network
(1) Atlanta Georgia Temple (1983): Sandy Springs, Georgia. Serves the entire Southeast. One of the most established LDS communities outside the Mormon Corridor. Strong LDS presence in Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, and Johns Creek. Atlanta suburbs median: $350K-$500K for family homes. (2) Nashville Tennessee Temple (2000): Franklin, Tennessee — one of the wealthiest suburban communities in the US. Tennessee eliminated income tax on wages in 2022: 0% income tax on salary and wages. Franklin LDS community: established, affluent, strong ward activity. Franklin median: $700K+. More affordable Brentwood and Spring Hill alternatives. (3) Memphis Tennessee Temple (2000): Bartlett, TN. Serves West Tennessee and surrounding areas. Memphis median: $185K-$250K — affordable mission field LDS community. (4) Bentonville Arkansas Temple (2023): Walmart HQ city. Growing professional LDS community in Northwest Arkansas.
Charlotte and the Carolinas: The Next Chapter
Full guide: Charlotte Southeast LDS Real Estate Guide. Charlotte’s temple under construction will be the anchor for the Carolinas LDS community. Greenville SC’s announcement (April 2025) extends coverage to the Upstate. For LDS families considering the Carolinas: Charlotte median $427K-$444K (2025), growing 3.24% YoY. Greenville SC: $350K-$400K, more affordable with similar growth trajectory. The Carolinas LDS community is at an inflection point: the temple infrastructure is being built now for a community that has been here for decades and is growing with the broader Southeast population surge.
Tennessee No-Tax Advantage
Tennessee eliminated its Hall Income Tax (the state tax on investment income) and never taxed wages. As of 2022, Tennessee has no income tax of any kind. Combined with the Nashville Temple in Franklin: Tennessee offers an LDS community with zero state income tax, world-class healthcare (Vanderbilt Medical Center), and a quality of life that has attracted significant in-migration. For high-income LDS families: on a $400,000 household income, Tennessee saves $18,600/year vs Utah and $40,000-$53,000/year vs California.
Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO Own Luxury Homes®
“The Southeast LDS community is one of the most interesting stories in American religious real estate. It has been building for 40 years since the Atlanta Temple in 1983. The pace has accelerated dramatically. The family that moves to Nashville today and buys in the Franklin LDS community is joining something that has been there for decades and is entering a period of significant new infrastructure investment. The Tennessee no-tax advantage makes the financial case compelling.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What LDS temples serve the Southeast US?
Operating: Atlanta GA (1983), Columbia SC (1999), Nashville TN (2000), Memphis TN (2000), Bentonville AR (2023), Tallahassee FL (2024). Under construction: Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL, Tampa FL. Announced: Greenville SC, Knoxville TN, Cleveland OH.
What is the LDS community like in Nashville Tennessee?
Established and affluent in Franklin (Williamson County), one of the wealthiest US suburbs. Nashville Temple (2000) in Franklin. Tennessee has no income tax on wages — saves $18,600/yr on $400K income vs Utah. Franklin median $700K+.
How does the Atlanta LDS community compare to Charlotte?
Atlanta: established since 1983 temple, strong communities in Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, $350K-$500K suburban median. Charlotte: temple under construction, growing rapidly, $427K-$444K median. Atlanta has deeper roots; Charlotte has higher current growth trajectory.
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