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Maryville, Tennessee
What It Is Like to Retire in Maryville
Maryville, Tennessee is a small college town of 23,000 that also happens to be only 15 miles from a much bigger college town - Knoxville (home of the University of Tennessee). This small town has all of the things that make Tennessee retirements so appealing - low taxes and cost of living, small town living, and outstanding recreation opportunities with nearby lakes and Great Smoky Mountains.
Maryville College is one of the town's top attractions for people who make this their retirement community. This private liberal arts college of about 850 has several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The almost 400 acre campus is in the center of town, yet offers pleasant trails and paths for walking and running. The presence of the college and its students make Maryville a special place. Many cultural events emanate from the campus as well.
Where to Retire in Maryville and Home Prices
There are many places for retirees to live in Maryville, either downtown or in the suburbs. Maryville has a twin city on its northern border, Alcoa. Some of the active adult communities nearby include Laurel Valley Country Club, Grand Vista, and Rarity Bay. Zillow reported that the median home value in Maryville has been on the rise during the last few years and was $232,679 in early 2021, a 12% increase during the past year.
What Is Special about Maryville
There a number of things that make Maryville special. Those include historic and beautiful Maryville College. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nearby. Many different housing options are available. It has some of the lowest taxes of anywhere in the U.S. Its recreational activities include 8 parks in town. Maryville enjoys a low crime rate. People who live here say they like the hospital, the mall, community spirit, and being close to educated people including those in nearby towns like Oak Ridge.
What Is Not Special about Maryville
Blount County is dry. Small town in the hills might not appeal to everyone. Posters on various bulletin boards have commented about "why Maryville has to be so junky", as in why are yards not maintained and certain areas look trashy. Some Topretirements members have visited Maryville. See bottom of this page for those reports.
Who Will Like Retirement in Maryville
People who like college towns and small towns.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction, education, healthcare.
Climate and Physical Environment
Maryville is at an altitude of 1000', very close to the Great Smoky Mountains. Maryville has a twin city on its northern border, Alcoa.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Maryville College is the main cultural force in the community. Its very large chapel and 400 seat performing arts center are host to many plays and concerts. The college's Clayton Center for the Arts offers ballet performances and also art exhibits. Locals can join a joint college/communal orchestra. The Blount County Library is new, very attractive, and popular. There are also many community festivals throughout the year, some of which are put on by the Maryville Arts Coalition. There is the Everett Senior Center with many programs.
Crime
The crime rate is about half the national average in Maryville.
Medical facilities
Blount County Memorial Hospital has over 300 beds, while a short drive to Knoxville provides even greater medical resources.
Transportation
McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) offers commercial service just 4 miles away.
Valuable Links
Wikipedia on Maryville Maryville City-Data More community reviews at Topretirements Town of Maryville Mini-guide to retirement in Tennessee
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