Living in Knoxville Video Guide
What Is It Like to Live in Lenoir City, TN?
Lenoir City, TN has an older small southern downtown, big water at Fort Loudoun Lake and Lake Tellico, and lakeside parks, all close to I-75. Todd says you get a little more for your money than in Farragut or West Knoxville, with more of a small-town feel, and West Knoxville is about 20 minutes away.
Key facts
- Downtown: An older small southern downtown on Highway 11 with coffee shops, banks and boutiques, plus the Lenoir City Public Library and a park with a playground, walking paths and a splash pad.
- Highways: Highway 11 runs up into Farragut and West Knoxville. Highway 321 leads to I-75 one way and toward Maryville and the Smoky Mountains the other.
- Water: Fort Loudoun Dam and Fort Loudoun Lake are just outside town, where Lake Tellico joins the Tennessee River system. Todd calls Lake Tellico one of his favorites.
- Lenoir City Park: On the lake, with tennis courts, a dog park, boat dry storage, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, playgrounds, picnic areas and beach volleyball.
- Dining on the water: Calhoun's on the River at the marina, reachable by boat, with outdoor dining and live music on weekends. Freedom Boat Club is also there.
- Healthcare: A small hospital in the Covenant system, plus urgent care clinics.
- Shopping: Near I-75 exit 81: Ingles, Food City, Walmart, Home Depot, gyms and many restaurants.
- Nearby communities: Gated communities like Wind River, with a golf course and marina, are about 3 to 4 minutes outside town.
Pros and cons of living in Lenoir City
Pros
- A little more for your money than Farragut and West Knoxville, according to Todd.
- A real small-town feel instead of suburbia.
- Lake access, parks and views of the Smoky Mountains.
- Very close to I-75, with daily needs covered in town.
- Todd describes the parks and public areas as safe, clean and well maintained.
Cons
- The road out to I-75 gets busy with commuter traffic before and after work.
- Some things, like Costco, still mean a trip into Knoxville.
- The local hospital is small.
Video chapters
- 0:00 Introduction to Lenoir City driving tour
- 0:45 Downtown Lenoir City
- 1:45 Community features and proximity to I-75
- 2:30 Access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park via Hwy 321
- 3:15 Fort Loudoun Lake and Lake Tellico waterfront views
- 4:15 Upscale communities like Wind River
- 5:30 Lenoir City Park and dam area
- 6:45 Calhoun's on the River
- 7:45 Lenoir City Park amenities: tennis, dog park, lake access
- 8:45 Returning to Lenoir City and heading toward I-75
- 9:30 Commercial areas near I-75
- 10:30 Proximity to Knoxville and major retailers
- 11:00 Local amenities: hospital, restaurants, urgent care
- 11:30 Access to I-75 exit 81
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lenoir City from Knoxville?
Todd says downtown Lenoir City is about 20 minutes from West Knoxville, Farragut and Turkey Creek, depending on where you are going. From I-75 exit 81, he puts West Knoxville at about 10 minutes.
Is Lenoir City a good place to live?
Todd's take is that you get a little more for your money than in Farragut and West Knoxville, plus more of a small-town feel and less suburbia. It suits people who want more space and a slightly slower pace while staying close to Knoxville.
What is there to do in Lenoir City, TN?
The video shows a small downtown with shops and a library, Lenoir City Park on the lake, the Fort Loudoun Dam overlook, and Calhoun's on the River at the marina. The park hosts a 4th of July celebration and other events.
Does Lenoir City have a hospital?
Yes. Lenoir City has a small hospital that is part of the Covenant system, along with urgent care clinics and general practitioners.
Is Lenoir City close to the Smoky Mountains?
Yes. Highway 321 runs from Lenoir City through Maryville to what Todd calls the back entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a route many people take in the fall.
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