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Sweetwater, Tennessee

Introduction to Sweetwater, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee, in Monroe county, is 39 miles SW of Knoxville, Tennessee and 128 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 5,586.

Sweetwater History

Sweetwater was founded in the 1850s. In the past, Cherokee Native Americans called the area Soitee Woitee, which means Happy Homes. The area has been known as Sweetwater since 1817. The city was officially incorporated in 1875.

Sweetwater and nearby Attractions

  • Sweetwater Recreation Park
  • Sweetwater Museum
  • The Duck Park
  • Moneta Theatre

Things To Do In Sweetwater

The Moneta Theatre offers entertainment opportunities. The First Assembly of God Church, North Sweetwater Baptist Church and the First United Church of Christ are the local houses of worship. The Sweetwater Museum is a must see for all who are interested in the area’s history. Other places to relax include Duck Park and the Sweetwater Recreation Park. The Arts Celebration is held in Sweetwater every June.

Sweetwater Transportation

McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Sweetwater Higher Education

Colleges and universities that can be attended from the city include Roane State Community College, Lee University, the University of Tennessee and Cleveland State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySweetwater Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Sweetwater Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Sweetwater Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sweetwater, TN

Comparing Sweetwater 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work710
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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