Alcoa started off as an industrial town, but it’s found a new purpose in the present. Taking its name from an old aluminum manufacturer, the city of Alcoa has shifted into a hub of suburban living south of Knoxville with new developments, high-rated schools and a growing population “It’s a united community that rallies around its local school system and its sports teams,” says Katie Stephens, a teacher at Alcoa Elementary and a real estate buyer specialist with the Dwight Price Group. “It’s really booming out here.”
Former plant sites in Alcoa used to be the backbone of the local town's economy many years ago.
Homes, local businesses, and hiking trails are staples you will find when visiting Alcoa, TN.
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Early ranch homes and new developments
Early homes from the early to mid-20th century sit alongside properties from the 1960s to 1980s and in modern developments. Communities like Eagleton are peppered with a balance of earlier and later houses. Ranch-style homes in the city center sit closer to the street but have larger backyards. Condos and townhomes are also available in Alcoa but are not as common on the market. The city’s median home value of about $315,000 places homes under the national median home value.
Homes on the north side of town near McGhee Tyson Airport may experience higher noise levels due to passing air traffic. According to the Flood Factor index, some homes in town may also have higher flooding risks due to their proximity to Pistol Creek.
An American flag hangs by the front door of this residential home in Alcoa, TN.
Residential homes with distinct, colorful features add a unique feel to the Alcoa neighborhood.
This grand home in Alcoa offers a large yard and beautiful curb appeal from a street view.
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Tornadoes pride at Alcoa High School
Public school students attend the four institutions of Alcoa City Schools. The district earns an A grade on Niche and was ranked No. 8 on the platform’s list of the best school districts in the state in 2024. Students at Alcoa Middle School can participate in any of the 20 clubs and athletic programs held after classes, and Alcoa High School offers more than 35 programs. The high school’s football team, the Alcoa Tornadoes, holds 23 state championships with a ten-year winning streak; the team was also the focus of a documentary TV show called “4th and Forever: Alcoa.” Both schools earn A-minus grades on Niche.
Alcoa High School is a public, accredited 9-12 grade school in the town of Alcoa, TN.
Catch a Friday night football game at Alcoa High School in the Alcoa neighborhood.
Alcoa Elementary School received a grade of A from Niche.
Alcoa Intermediate School received a grade of B from Niche.
Alcoa Middle School occupies the old Alcoa High School.
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Greenways and Alcoa Highway
Alcoa is about 15 miles south of downtown Knoxville. The two cities connect via U.S. Highway 129. The city also connects to Interstate 140 on the north end for long-distance trips. Public transit is limited to scheduled door-to-door trips managed by the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency; driving and ridesharing are the most convenient choices for local travel.
The nearest emergency room is Blount Memorial Hospital, about 3 miles south in Maryville. For residents traveling beyond eastern Tennessee, McGhee Tyson Airport is on Alcoa Highway at the north end of the city. Alongside convenient travel for locals, the airport employs more than 2,000 people in town. Metal manufacturer Arconic, a spinoff of the city’s namesake Alcoa Corporation, has kept the area’s connection to the aluminum industry intact. Other major economic centers include medical company TeamHealth and contractor team Massey Electric.
The City of Alcoa Bridge welcomes all into the neighborhood of Alcoa, TN.
The old train bridge has been converted into a bike path.
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The jewel of Springbrook Park
Stephens points to Springbrook Park as one of the city’s primary destination parks. Guests can play basketball, enroll kids in karate classes, schedule events at the recreation center or go fishing on the duck pond. The Maryville-Alcoa Greenway also runs through the park, connecting pedestrians and cyclists to Maryville over a 21-mile path. Smaller neighborhood parks such as Oldfield Mini Park and Richard Williams Park are also available in Alcoa, and residents can also head south to Maryville for more outdoor areas. “We have a true four seasons here,” Stephens says. Winters generally reach average lows in the 30-degree range with little to no snowfall, while summers have average highs around 88 degrees.
Residents can take a dip in the Springbrook pool at Springbrook Park in Alcoa, TN.
Enjoy the nature walks and views along the creek at Springbrook Park in the Alcoa neighborhood.
Ducks can be found seasonally along the water in the Alcoa Duck Pond.
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Multiple Blount County shopping options
Developments in the 2020s along Tesla Boulevard have turned the former industrial area into an upstart hub for shopping and dining. Food City is a popular choice for grocery shopping, while casual restaurants like Kickback Jack’s, Hot Rods 50’s Diner and Swig Soda Shop are go-to picks for dining out. Other mainstream shopping options in town include Aldi, Walmart and Lowe’s stores along Alcoa Highway, one of the city’s key retail corridors.
Step back into the 50's at Hot Rods Diner in Alcoa.
Treat yourself to an ice cream from Hot Rods 50's Diner in Alcoa.
City Farms has everything for your wine or liquor needs.
Alcoa residents enjoy shopping at Hamilton Crossing.
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Events at the Springbrook duck pond
One of Alcoa’s premier summer traditions is FreedomFest, a festival generally held at the end of June in anticipation of the Fourth of July. The party happens at the duck pond in Springbrook Park and generally includes live music, vendors and one of the Knoxville area’s largest fireworks shows. Springbrook Park also hosts Alcoa Food Truck Rally events, the Gotta Tri Kids Triathlon and Songs by the Brook, an annual summer concert series.
You can enjoy a game of basketball at Springbrook Park.
Springbrook Park has one of the largest playgrounds in town.
Tennis courts are available for matches and lessons at Springbrook Park.
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Crime data in Alcoa
According to FBI crime data, rates for both violent and property crime have generally trended downward in Alcoa since 2017.
Alcoa residents have front door access to Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport.
Informational signage lists historic facts about the town construction plans of Alcoa, TN.
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