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Introduction to Farragut, Tennessee
Farragut, Tennessee, in Knox county, is 14 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee and 146 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The town is in the Knoxville area. There are 17,720 residents in Farragut.
Farragut History
Farragut was originally known as Campbell’s Station, named after the stage coach station and fort built by David Campbell in 1787. The town of Farragut is adjacent to the historic unincorporated town of Concorde. Farragut was officially incorporated in 1980.
Farragut and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Farragut
Farragut offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The town has a number of parks, including Anchor Park and Concorde Park. One can also visit the Zuma Fun Center, Mayor Bob Leonard Park and the PetSafe Village while in Farragut. The Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and the Willow Creek Golf Club provide facilities for local golfers.
Farragut Transportation
McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.
Farragut Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at the University of Tennessee, the Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Roane State Community College and Carson-Newman College.
Farragut strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
Comparing Farragut to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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