Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Clinton, TN
$376,950Median listing price
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About Clinton
Clinton is a city of about 10,056 (2020 Census) and the county seat of Anderson County, roughly 15 miles northwest of Knoxville on I-75. It is nationally known for the "Clinton 12" — the first Black students to desegregate a Southern public high school in 1956 — commemorated at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center.
Home prices in Clinton
The median listing price in Clinton is $376,950.
Top places in Clinton
- Green McAdoo Cultural Center — museum honoring the Clinton 12 and the 1956 school desegregation.
- Downtown Clinton antiques district — a regional draw for antiquers.
- Museum of Appalachia (nearby in Norris) — living-history museum of Appalachian life.
- Norris Lake access — boating and fishing.
- Norris Dam State Park (nearby).
- Anderson County Courthouse square.
Commuting from Clinton
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~25–30 minutes via I-75 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Clinton
Public schools: Anderson 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.
Clinton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clinton, TN?
The median listing price in Clinton is $376,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clinton, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~25–30 minutes via I-75 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Clinton, TN?
Clinton is served by Anderson 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.