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Harriman, Tennessee

Introduction to Harriman, Tennessee

Harriman, Tennessee, in Roane county, is 35 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee and 125 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 6,744 residents in the city.

Harriman History

Harriman was established in the late 19th century. It was named in honor of Walter Harriman, a governor of New Hampshire. The founders of the city also established the American Temperance University in 1893. Much of the city's industry was wiped out by a destructive flood of the Emory River and by the stock market crash in 1929.

Harriman and nearby Attractions

  • Roane County Park
  • Harriman Heritage Museum
  • Obed Wild and Scenic River
  • Frozen Head State Park
  • Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
  • Fort Loudoun State Historic Area

Things To Do In Harriman

While staying in Harriman, one can visit the Obed Wild and Scenic River, the Roane County Park or the Frozen Head State Park. The Harriman Heritage Museum provides insight into the area’s history. The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, the American Museum of Science and Energy, the Fort Loudoun State Historic Area and Kingstone Lisle are nearby as well. The Emory Golf and Country Club provides facilities for golfers. The Hooray for Harriman Harvest Fest is held in Harriman every October, while the city hosts the Polk Salad Festival every May.

Harriman Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at McGhee Tyson Airport.

Harriman Higher Education

Roane State Community College and Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman are the local institutions of higher education. One can also pursue higher education at The University of Tennessee.

High Points

Harriman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHarriman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Harriman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Harriman, TN

Comparing Harriman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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