Knoxville suburb with mountain views and hometown spirit
Maryville, Tennessee is sometimes called the Gateway to the Smokies, located between Knoxville and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Outdoor activities and highly rated schools are drawing attention to the Blount County seat. Like nearby Knoxville, Maryville is seeing growth, as the population rose 1.6% between 2020 and 2023, reaching 32,400 people, according to U.S. Census data. At the same time, the gun manufacturer Smith and Wesson moved its corporate headquarters here, while Amazon set up a new distribution facility in nearby Rockford, adding over 1,000 jobs in the area.
City leaders are emphasizing community development, with two key projects being the re-vamping of the downtown area and expanding the greenway system. Amidst the growth, Maryville maintains a strong hometown feel, living up to its motto, "People are the key." “People turn up for football games on the weekends, so you get a strong sense of community," says Michael Grider, Realtor with LeConte Realty and Maryville resident of over 45 years.
The neighborhood of West Maryville is a tight-knit community located in Tennesee.
Smith & Wesson moved their headquarters to Maryville, TN, in 2023.
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Mature neighborhoods with Colonial Revivals
Housing is in high demand and low supply here. "Everybody wants to live here, so we don't have nearly enough houses," Grider says. Affordability can be another challenge here. Maryville's median price for a single-family home is $395,000, compared to the national median of $440,000. That number rose 4% between 2023 and 2024. "Home values went up 30 percent two years ago, so that’s absolutely unheard of," Grider says. "But real estate is a good investment here."
Heritage Hills and Wimbledon are sought-after subdivisions with stately Colonial Revival homes on large lots. College Hill Historic District has the city's most extensive collection of historic architecture, including Italianate, Queen Anne and Romanesque homes from the 1880s through 1940s.
Old Greek Revival homes can be found scattered around College Hill Historic District.
Beautiful Queen Anne style homes can be found near Maryville College.
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Friday night football at Maryville High
Highly rated schools are a big draw for incoming Maryville families. Niche gives Maryville City Schools an A and ranks it as the state's best district. Niche also ranks it as the Tennessee district with the best teachers and the second-best school district for athletes. Over 5,600 students fill three elementary schools, two intermediate schools, one junior high school, one senior high school and one virtual school. In 2024, Maryville Junior High School and Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School received Tennessee Valley Authority grants for STEM-related classroom materials and programming.
Maryville High School's football team is a point of pride, with 17 state championships since 1970, including as recently as 2019. For Maryville, Friday night football games are about more than just the score, and Maryville shuts down to watch the Rebels play, says Derek Hunt, Head Football Coach at Maryville High School. “Many Maryville High School graduates choose to come back after college to settle down and send their own children to the highly regarded schools," Hunt says. "You could have a player on the field with their parents and grandparents watching as alumni."
Students may attend Maryville College, a liberal arts college founded in 1819 and one of the 50 oldest colleges in the country. Home to over 1,100 students, it offers 70 majors and pre-professional tracks in various subjects such as accounting, computer science and Appalachian studies, along with a master’s program for teaching secondary STEM.
John Sevier Elementary shines as a beacon of learning and care in the Oakhurst.
The Maryville High School features a large yard and courtyard space for students in Tennesee.
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Rec programs and outdoor play at Everett Park
The Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks and Recreation Commission provides a wide range of programming for all ages across 26 facilities, including parks, golf courses, recreation centers and athletic complexes. “The city planners have done a great job incorporating Maryville's love for nature into the town,” Grider says. At 20 acres, Everett Park is one of the system's largest green spaces, with sports fields and courts. It’s also home to Everett Senior Center, with programs for older residents. Sandy Springs Park also has indoor and outdoor play areas, with basketball courts, tennis courts and softball fields.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America's most visited national park, is 20 miles southeast. A plan is underway to connect Knoxville with the park via a greenway. The existing Maryville-Alcoa Greenway, which connects the two cities with 18 miles of well-maintained trails, will be part of it, winding through woods and along streams.
Multiple baseball and softball fields are available at Everett Park in Maryville, TN.
Take a drive up to the Great Smoky Mountains and do the Cades Cove Loop to see old architecture and wildlife.
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Shopping in downtown Maryville and Knoxville
Maryville is anchored by a historic downtown, home to comic stores, bookstores and boutiques. Live music can be heard in Irish pubs, blues clubs, breweries and bars. In early 2024, Maryville unveiled its downtown improvement plan to add more housing, public spaces and beautification such as art and landscaping. On the city's west side, Foothills Mall is an indoor shopping center with a movie theater, department stores and small businesses. Grocery stores and big box stores such as Publix, Target, Home Depot and Walmart are scattered throughout Maryville and neighboring Alcoa.
Seventeen miles north, Knoxville draws Maryville residents with its own local flavor. Knoxville's Market Square has a cluster of 90 restaurants within one square mile, featuring Italian, Japanese, Syrian, and Southern-inspired cuisine. Downtown Knoxville is home to thriving streets of trendy fashion boutiques, gift stores and other small businesses.
Find the comic book you've been looking for at The Golden Age 1942.
Stop into AMC Theater Foothills 12 to watch a movie in Maryville, TN.
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Clayton and Broadway Centers foster arts appreciation
Downtown Maryville is the city's cultural heart. The Clayton Center for the Arts and the Broadway Center for the Arts are vital in the local arts scene. They serve as stages for youth theatrical performances and offer educational opportunities such as theater camps. The Clayton Center has a full lineup of shows throughout the year, including Appalachian Ballet performances, gallery exhibits and instrumental performances.
Maryville celebrates the seasons with different festivals. The Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheatre once hosted national touring acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tim McGraw at the Foothills Fall Festival, a 15-year community tradition. Although the tradition ended in 2014, today, the amphitheater hosts symphony performances, choral concerts and outdoor movies. The current Fall Festival, each October, features a craft fair, live music and activities for kids. Residents dive into local goods at farmers' markets in the winter and summer.
The Clayton Center in Maryville is a gathering space for arts and entertainment.
Take a photo in front of the butterfly wings mural by artist Kelsey Montague in downtown Maryville.
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Route 129 goes to Knoxville
Public transportation is limited in Maryville. The East Tennessee Human Resource Agency provides paratransit services throughout Blount County, including Maryville, but rides must be scheduled ahead. U.S. Route 129 leads directly from Maryville to Knoxville, although traffic makes for a slower ride during peak rush hours. McGhee Tyson Airport is 5 miles north, with nonstop flights to over 30 destinations across the U.S. Blount Memorial Hospital is located in the heart of town for medical services, providing convenient emergency care.
Low crime in Maryville
Maryville's crime rates have been consistently low over the past four years. According to FBI data, property and violent crime was significantly below state and national averages between 2020 and 2024. The Maryville Police Department's community-oriented policing unit focuses on educational outreach programs such as self-defense courses.
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