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Maryville, Tennessee
Population: 20,209
Located in Blount County
The City of Maryville was established on July 11, 1795, by an act of the General Assembly of the Territory South of the Ohio River. Seven commissioners were appointed and were to obtain fifty acres of land. These fifty acres were to be divided into lots and sold, with the proceeds to be used for construction of a courthouse and jail. One reason for locating the town in this particular area was the abundance of springs for a water supply. Located in Blount County, Maryville was named in honor of Mary Grainger Blount, wife of Governor William Blount. The county was named in honor of Governor Blount. Almost a year later, on June 1, 1796, the State of Tennessee became the 16th state in the Union.
Maryville continues to grow with new residents and industry locating here. With a population of 20,000, the city covers approximately 13 square miles and offers a nice view of the Great Smoky Mountains. Maryville is on the cutting edge in many areas of city government, developing and implementing programs to provide a modern, safe, and beautiful place to live and visit.
Maryville, Tennessee is a great place that offers peaceful family living, fantastic outdoor activities, award-winning educational opportunities, and economic stability. Located just 14 miles southeast of Knoxville and only 20 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maryville's central location offers residents and tourists the best of all worlds.
Outdoor activities are in great abundance year round in Maryville. With the nation's most-visited park just minutes away, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and rafting among the largest array of flora and fauna of any national park is readily available. The area also boasts of some of the region's best fishing and water sports on four beautiful lakes and countless rivers and streams. The community's love for the outdoors is exhibited by the city's Greenway Trail -- a well-lit and picturesque walking path four miles in length -- as well as Bicentennial Park at the center of downtown which is complete with ponds and fountains.
Maryville also offers some of the region's best educational opportunities. Maryville City Schools is continually ranked in the top three of all school systems in Tennessee. Maryville is home to Maryville College, a private four-year liberal arts college founded more than 175 years ago. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, only 20 minutes away, provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses of study. Tennessee's second largest technical Community College, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, offers a broad selection of degree, certificate, and career programs.
Maryville's economic outlook is strong and diverse. Located in the center of Blount County, Maryville is home to two industrial parks; Big Springs Industrial Park and Blount County Industrial Park. With McGhee Tyson Airport just five minutes away and access to Interstate 75 and Interstate 40, transportation of materials, supplies, and people is convenient.
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