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Maynardville, TN
Maynardville is a small county-seat city in Union County, northeastern Tennessee, set in the scenic Raccoon Valley about 15 miles northeast of Knoxville. Surrounded by the long ridges of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians and located roughly five miles south of Norris Lake, it combines rural landscapes with growing suburban connections along State Route 33. Originally called Liberty, the community was renamed for attorney Horace Maynard after he successfully defended the creation of Union County. Maynardville is also celebrated as the birthplace of country music legends Roy Acuff, Kenny Chesney, and Carl Smith, while its history is linked to the bootlegging era of Thunder Road.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation centers on Norris Lake, whose extensive shoreline supports boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and lakeside picnicking. The lake’s coves and marinas provide access to quiet water and scenic views of the surrounding Appalachian ridges, while nearby rural roads are popular for cycling, motorcycling, and driving excursions through Raccoon Valley. Within Maynardville, the courthouse area and compact downtown offer a relaxed setting for local events and community gatherings. State Route 33 connects residents and visitors with Knoxville-area parks, trails, and attractions, while the wider region provides opportunities for hiking, camping, wildlife observation, and water sports. The landscape’s combination of ridges, valleys, and open countryside gives Maynardville a distinctly outdoors-oriented character.
Culinary Scene
Maynardville’s food culture is rooted in Southern and Appalachian traditions, with locally oriented restaurants and casual dining along State Route 33. Visitors can expect comfort food, barbecue, burgers, country breakfasts, fried catfish, and other family-style dishes, often complemented by seasonal produce and homemade desserts. The nearby Norris Lake area adds lake-oriented dining and relaxed marina stops during the warmer months. For broader culinary variety, residents commonly travel southwest toward Knoxville, where Market Square is known for chef-driven restaurants, cafés, and regional specialties, and the Old City offers an eclectic mix of Southern, international, craft-food, and late-night options. Maynardville’s cultural identity is also connected to East Tennessee country music and the longstanding social traditions surrounding community gatherings, festivals, and local home cooking.
Demographics
- Maynardville has approximately 2,528 residents, while the 2020 census recorded 2,456. The city is entirely rural by the cited census classification and forms part of the Knoxville metropolitan area.
- The supplied median age is 32.6, younger than the U.S. median of 38.9. Census data also recorded substantial family households, with 34.8% of households having children under 18.
- Median household income is $46,106, below the U.S. median of $80,734. Nearly 62% of residents were reported to commute outside Union County for work in 2010.
Population
2,528
Growth 1.08%
Households
1,020
Growth -2.86%
Median Age
32.6
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$46,106
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
4,748
Total population
16%
5 year population growth projection
1,821
Total households
$26,838
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 633 | 4,748 | 11,338 |
| 5 year projected total population | 744 | 5,493 | 16,486 |
| Total households | 257 | 1,821 | 4,414 |
| Current Median Household Income | $53,948 | $55,690 | $59,596 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $64,803 | $63,511 | $71,301 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $25,587 | $26,838 | $28,633 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $26,259 | $31,686 | $36,928 |
| Median home value | $221,747 | $213,032 | $209,502 |
Entertainment
Union County Museum and local heritage attractions
Norris Lake recreation area
Tennessee Theatre in nearby Knoxville
Bijou Theatre in nearby Knoxville
Quality of Life
Maynardville offers a quiet, close-knit lifestyle shaped by rural scenery, lake recreation, and access to Knoxville. Housing and everyday living are generally more affordable than in larger metropolitan communities, though incomes are lower and many residents commute for employment. The city provides convenient access to outdoor activities, basic local services, and the wider cultural and employment resources of East Tennessee.
2022 Population by age
10%
0-4 Years
18%
5-19 Years
5%
20-24 Years
26%
25-44 Years
29%
45-64 Years
11%
65+ Years
Employers
6%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
19.81%
Manufacturing
17.86%
Health Care and Social Assistance
17.01%
Construction
12.52%
Retail Trade
8.14%
Accommodation and Food Services
6.32%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.35%
Educational Services
5.35%
Utilities
2.79%
Public Administration
2.31%
Other
2.55%