Chattanooga metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Whitwell, TN
$310,000Median listing price
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About Whitwell
Whitwell is a small city in Marion County, Tennessee, in the Sequatchie Valley north of Jasper. It is best known nationally for the Whitwell Middle School Paper Clips Project, a Holocaust memorial that drew worldwide attention.
Home prices in Whitwell
The median listing price in Whitwell is $310,000.
Top places in Whitwell
- The Children's Holocaust Memorial at Whitwell Middle School (Paper Clips Project)
- Cumberland Plateau escarpment views over the town (pictured below)
- Nearby: South Pittsburg and Jasper, short drives south
Commuting from Whitwell
- Approximately 35–40 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via TN-28 south to US-27, depending on traffic. Times are approximate.
Schools in Whitwell
Public schools: Marion County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Whitwell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Whitwell, TN?
The median listing price in Whitwell is $310,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Whitwell, TN?
Approximately 35–40 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via TN-28 south to US-27, depending on traffic. Times are approximate. - Which school district serves Whitwell, TN?
Whitwell is served by Marion County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.