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A small town with big ideas
Established in 1910, the Marion County School District consists of only 10 schools serving the 4,000 students living in Ketner Mill and the surrounding communities. While small in size, the school district has made an enormous impact on the lives of its students, none more significant than the “Paper Clips Project.” While studying the Holocaust, students at Whitwell Middle School struggled to grasp the enormity of the six million people who died, so they set out to collect six million paper clips, a nod to the Norwegians who wore paper clips as a symbol of resistance against Nazi occupation. Ultimately, the students collected more than 30 million paper clips, drawing media attention from around the world and leading to the establishment of a Children’s Holocaust Memorial in Whitwell. A 2004 documentary entitled Paper Clips tells the story of these children from Ketner Mill and the many lives they touched worldwide.
Secluded homes with a view
Most of the homes in Ketner Mill are located within a narrow strip of rural land between Highways 27 and 28 on the banks of the Sequatchie River, where the houses are scattered throughout the woods along narrow country roads meandering through dense forests. Home buyers can expect to find rustic homes on multiple acres of land, including Craftsman, Cape Cod and split-level homes ranging from $150,000 to $300,000. The rest of the housing market consists of mountain retreats on the bluffs overlooking the Tennessee River and waterfront properties with private beaches on Nickajack Lake. These rustic estates can sell for upwards of $800,000. “Ketner Mill is probably the most rural community within 25 miles of Chattanooga,” says Rommel Ramos, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga who has worked in the local real estate market for over 20 years. “The community is popular among buyers seeking more acreage, more privacy and a lower cost of living.”
Residents of Ketner Mill enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
Owners take great pride in maintaining their homes in Ketner Mill.
Homes neatly line the streets of Ketner Mill.
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Outdoor living near Rock City
Ketner Mill is located in the Sequatchie Valley, a scenic narrow divide between the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River with endless outdoor opportunities. Residents can access the waters of the Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake from any one of the multiple boat ramps and marinas along Ketner Mill’s eastern border, climb to the top of the lookouts at Snooper’s Rock and Insurance Bluff or hike the miles of wooded trails throughout Prentice Cooper State Forest. The community comes together at Jasper City Park, a municipal park near Marion County High School with playgrounds and multiple lighted ball fields. Marion County Park is located on the banks of a slow-moving corner of the Tennessee River, featuring swimming beaches, fishing piers and rustic campgrounds.
Sequatchie River in Ketner Mill is well known among Kajak enthusiasts.
Enjoy a quiet picnic on the banks off the Sequatchie River in Ketner Mill.
Softball fields in Jasper City Park.
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Supporting Ketner Mill’s local businesses
Ketner Mill is a car-dependent neighborhood in the woods of rural Tennessee, and residents must drive into Jasper or Whitwell to access the nearest shopping, entertainment and dining. For groceries, locals can go north to Save A Lot or Castle’s Grocery in Whitwell, or head south to the Ingles Market in Jasper. Breakfast is served at Rebecca’s FarmHouse Restaurant, an old-fashioned roadside diner serving hearty homestyle breakfast meals, while Kanti’s Bar and Grill is Ketner Mill’s favorite dinner restaurant, serving authentic Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails in nearby Jasper.
Rebecca's FarmHouse Restaurant offers homestyle food and great atmosphere.
Residents of Jasper have their pick of grocery stores, including Ingles.
Whiskey Throttle BBQ is a haven for brisket enthusiasts.
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Making the grade in Marion County
Students in Ketner Mill begin their education at Whitwell Elementary School, a B-rated school on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. From there, students progress to Whitwell Middle School — which earns a C-plus-grade on Niche — and Whitwell High School, a C-plus-rated school with a competitive athletics program and a graduation rate of nearly 90 percent.
Jasper Middle School challenges students by offering an all-encompassing curriculum.
Jasper Elementary School offer a variety of programs that challenge children.
Marion County High School offer a variety of programs that challenge children.
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Getting around in Southwest Tennessee
Situated in the southwestern Sequatchie Valley at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, Ketner Mill is 24 miles northwest of Chattanooga in Marion County, Tennessee. The community’s residential district sits along Highway 28 between the nearby towns of Jasper and Whitwell on Tennessee’s southern border with Georgia. Residents can drive to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in less than 45 minutes, which offers direct flights to Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and Charlotte.
Jasper Middle School challenges students by offering an all-encompassing curriculum.
Homes in Ketner Mill sit on cozy, well maintained lots.
The Tennessee River flows on the shores of Ketner Mill.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Ketner Mill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ketner Mill, Whitwell sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Ketner Mill, Whitwell over the last 12 months is $630,000, up 175% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Over 148 acres rolling ,beautiful land with a couple of ponds on the property. Lots of road access off of Francis Springs Rd, Pittman Rd and Popular Grove. Come build your own private retreat. Close to Sequatchie River 116 miles long minutes to enjoy kayaking,canoeing,fishing and some of the most picturesque countryside in the Sequatchie Valley. Located 35 to 40 minutes to downtown Chattanooga.
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