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What Is It Like to Live in Maryville, TN?
Maryville is a small-town community just south of Knoxville with a walkable, tree-lined downtown, a strong greenway system and the Great Smoky Mountains as its backdrop. It has its own hospital and nearly every store you need, sits about 30 minutes or less from downtown Knoxville and the Smokies, and offers everything from established neighborhoods to newer subdivisions.
Key facts
- Downtown: Broadway Avenue runs through a small-town downtown with coffee shops like Vienna Coffee House, restaurants like Walnut Kitchen, offices, churches and the Capitol Theatre.
- Parks and greenway: a park with an amphitheater sits right off downtown, with direct access to Maryville's greenway system for walking and biking.
- Maryville College: a private college next to downtown, connected by a pedestrian bridge over Lamar Alexander Parkway.
- Smoky Mountains access: US-321 (Lamar Alexander Parkway) is the back-side route into the national park, and the mountains are the backdrop for much of town.
- Healthcare: Maryville has its own hospital near downtown.
- Everyday shopping: the US-129 and US-321 corridors have Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Publix, a BJ's Wholesale Club, a movie theater and plenty of restaurants.
- Drive times: about 30 minutes or less to downtown Knoxville, about 30 minutes to the Smokies, and about 15 to 20 minutes to Lenoir City and the lakes.
- Housing: traditional subdivisions and newer construction side by side, many on one-third to one-half acre lots.
Pros and cons of living in Maryville
Pros
- A walkable, tree-lined downtown with real small-town character.
- Close to the Smokies, with mountain views from many neighborhoods.
- Its own hospital and nearly every store you need day to day, so there's little reason to leave town.
- A strong greenway system for people who like to get outside.
- A wide range of neighborhoods, from established streets to newer subdivisions.
Cons
- Traffic can be heavy for a town its size, especially midday. We hear this from clients, and we agree.
- It's a little farther from the lakes than Lenoir City or Tellico Village.
- Maryville covers a lot of ground, so one video (or one visit) can't show all of it.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maryville from downtown Knoxville?
About 30 minutes or less, depending on traffic.
How close is Maryville to the Smoky Mountains?
About 30 minutes. Lamar Alexander Parkway (US-321) runs through Maryville and is the back-side route into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Does Maryville have its own hospital?
Yes. Maryville has its own hospital, so residents do not need to drive into Knoxville for most care.
Is Maryville a good fit if I want to live near the lake?
Maryville is closer to the mountains than the water. Lake-focused buyers often also look at Lenoir City and Tellico Village, about 15 to 20 minutes away.
What kinds of neighborhoods are in Maryville?
Everything from established, tree-lined subdivisions near downtown to newer construction, with many homes on roughly one-third to one-half acre lots.
Thinking about moving to the Knoxville area?
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