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Maryville: the good, the hard, and 11 things nobody tells you.

Where we live
Blount County

Walkable downtown, the Smokies 30 minutes away, the airport 10 to 15. And the 11 things nobody says out loud until you’ve signed: two cars, July heat, Alcoa Highway, and the one that actually makes people leave.

County tax
$1.29
per $100 assessed
Income tax
0%
on wages in TN
Airport
10–15 min
McGhee Tyson
The Smokies
30 min
to the park
  • The one that sends people back: not the traffic or the heat. How long it takes to belong.
  • Property tax: Blount County is $1.29 per $100 of assessed value.
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Maryville, TNFeatured · MaryvilleHomes about $450K
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