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Maryville, TN


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Maryville, Tennessee

Introduction to Maryville, Tennessee

Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount county, is 14 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee and 140 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Knoxville metropolitan statistical area. About 23,120 people live in Maryville.

Maryville History

The city of Maryville is the county seat of Blount County. In 1785, John Craig, a Revolutionary War veteran, established Fort Craig in the area in order to protect settlers from Native American tribes. John Craig donated about 50 acres of land next to his fort for the establishment of the town. The city was named in honor of Mary Grainger, the wife of Gov. William Blount.

Maryville and nearby Attractions

  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • American Museum of Science and Energy
  • East Tennessee Discovery Center
  • Big Ridge State Park
  • Norris Dam State Park
  • Oak Ridge Art Center

Things To Do In Maryville

Popular shopping destinations in the area include the Foothills Plaza Shopping Center and the Foothills Mall Shopping Center. Everett Park, Sandy Springs Park, Amerine Park and Bicentennial Park offer multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation. Mount View Church, Second Presbyterian Church, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Everett Hills Baptist Church are the local houses of worship. The city hosts the Foothills Fall Festival every October.

Maryville Transportation

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Maryville Higher Education

The local institution of higher education is Maryville College. Other nearby institutions include Roane State Community College, the University of Tennessee and Carson-Newman College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%Maryville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Maryville College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Maryville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Maryville Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Maryville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Maryville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Maryville, TN

Comparing Maryville 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 Population98
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men59
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime68

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