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Lenoir City, Tennessee

Introduction to Lenoir City, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee, in Loudon county, is 21 miles SW of Knoxville, Tennessee and 141 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area. Lenoir City has a population of 6,819.

Lenoir City History

Lenoir City was established in 1840. The official incorporation of the city took place in 1907. The area was named in honor of General William Lenoir, who, along with his son, was instrumental in building and operating one of the initial cotton mills in the South.

Lenoir City and nearby Attractions

  • American Museum of Science and Energy
  • East Tennessee Historical Society Museum
  • Oak Ridge Art Center
  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • Cove Lake State Park
  • Hiwassee River State Park

Things To Do In Lenoir City

Popular shopping destinations in the area include Twin Lakes Plaza Shopping Center, Lenoir City Plaza Shopping Center and Lenoir City Shopping Center. The parks in the area offering facilities for recreation include Lenoir City Park, the Lenoir City Area Recreation Complex and Rock Springs Park. Local churches include the Silver Ridge Baptist Church, the Central United Methodist Church and the Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Lenoir City Transportation

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Lenoir City Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Roane State Community College, Carson-Newman College and Walters State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lenoir City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lenoir City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lenoir City, TN

Comparing Lenoir City 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 Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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