Distant ridgelines encompass Seymour, a small community of about 16,000 people in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. “Seymour is convenient to all of the neighboring attractions and cities without being in the middle of them,” says Dustin Weaver, a local Realtor with The Real Estate Firm. “It’s got a small-town feel, there’s a church on every corner and mountain views wherever you look.”
Seymour residents enjoy year round views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
You'll find lots of beautiful churches around Seymour, TN.
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Creekside Golf Course and day trips to Dollywood
There are not many official parks in Seymour, but a few community organizations have recreational green spaces. “First Baptist Church Seymour has a walking trail, disc golf and soccer field that are all open to the public,” Weaver says. Locals can also practice swings across Creekside Golf Course’s nine holes. Weaver notes Seymour’s location grants convenient access to neighboring recreational opportunities. “You can get to the Great Smoky Mountains in 20 minutes and Gatlinburg within 40,” he says. Dollywood, a country-themed amusement park associated with entertainer Dolly Parton, is 20 miles from the community. Douglass Lake is a go-to spot in the region for fishing and boating.
Creekside Golf Course hosts member and non-member events.
First Baptist Church Seymour has a disc golf course that is open to the public.
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From home games at Neyland Stadium to the Seymour Apple Festival
Weaver says the University of Tennesse, located about 12 miles west in Knoxville, unites many neighbors. “Everybody bleeds orange and goes to the football games, even in Seymour.” Those unable to cheer on The Vols at Neyland Stadium can watch the game at local spots like Seymour Grille. Residents also convene while line dancing to live music at Andy’s Junction or the Seymour Apple Festival, an annual community staple since 1973.
Seymour Grille has delicious daily specials and is very popular with the locals.
UT fans gather along the street as the Vol Walk hypes fans up for the football game.
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Mid-to-late 20th-century suburbs and newly built subdivisions
Seymour’s median home price is $400,000, which is about level with the median home value nationwide. Ranch and split-level-style homes built during the mid-to-late 20th century fill the bulk of the community. Most of these properties sell around the $350,000 price point and feature quarter-to-half-acre lots. The 21st century welcomed subdivisions like Spring Meadows and Simmons View, where prices can exceed $500,000 and reach just over $800,000 for larger New properties with homeowners association services.
Ranch homes are very popular in Seymour, TN.
You can find New Traditional homes dotting the landscape in Seymour, TN.
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Commuting to Knoxville employers
Chapman Highway cuts through the community, linking commuters to Knoxville and its major healthcare and education employers 11 miles northeast. The highway also leads to Sevierville 14 miles east. Those working in Maryville can hop on U.S. Route 441 for a 16-mile trip southwest into the city. McGhee Tyson Airport sits a similar distance in the same direction and services flights to major cities like Atlanta, Chicago and Charlotte.
Sevier County School System's college partnerships
Sevier County School System serves most children in Seymour and maintains a B rating on Niche. “If you are in Sevier County, you can get a scholarship that helps with tuition for nearby colleges,” Weaver says about the district’s partnership with Progress Education Foundation. The partnership offers tuition assistance for dual enrollment courses with Walters State Community College and four-year degrees at East Tennessee State University at Sevierville. The University of Tennessee is the leading higher education institution, offering more than 900 programs.
Seymour High School scored a 7 out of 10 from GreatSchools.
The East Tennessee State University Sevierville campus offers programs in business management, nursing, and childhood education.
Walters State Community College offers students 2 year degrees to prepare them for universities.
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Dine locally along Champman Highway
Local restaurants dot Chapman Highway, which cuts diagonally through the center of the town. Family-owned spots are easy to come by and share space with chain eateries and a handful of big-box supermarkets. Tanger Outlets Sevierville is a 15-mile drive southeast. The shopping mall features more than 100 retailers.
Tanger Outlets has over a hundred shops and is just a short drive from Seymour.
Seymour residents have easy access to one of the area's hottest shopping and dining spots: Tanger Outlets.
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Sevier County's crime statistics and flooding concerns
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office serves Seymour, as it does not have a department of its own. According to FBI statistics, violent crime and property crime in Sevier County has been on an eight-year downward trend. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency states that low-lying communities like Seymour are susceptible to flooding following heavy rainfall and controlled releases from Douglas Dam to the northeast. The agency notes properties closer to the French Broad River are at higher risk.
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