Sevierville

Sevierville is a hilly town in east Tennessee, tucked in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The hometown of country music legend Dolly Parton was founded in 1795. Today, it covers 24.2 square miles, and has a median age of 40 (2022). Tourism, hospitality, and retail are its main economic drivers.

With respect to real estate, Craftsman, Modern, and Ranch-style homes can be found across Sevierville, where the typical home value is $368,762. Prices have increased 15.9% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). The town hosts several annual events for both residents and visitors to enjoy, including the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival, the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival, the Corvette Expo, and the Sevier County Fair.

Major thoroughfares serving Sevierville include I-40, U.S. Routes 411 and 441, and State Routes 66 and 416. The town’s neighborhoods include East Sevierville, South Sevierville, Northview-Kodak, Old Town, which is very walkable, and Birchwood, which is known for its quiet setting and beautiful homes.

Locals consider Sevierville to be a charming, serene, and secure place to live, surrounded by breathtaking mountains that provide a wealth of outdoor activities. Yet it’s also a town experiencing expansion because of the housing demand, and the trend toward upwardly mobile young families.