Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Kingston, TN
$569,900Median listing price
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About Kingston
Kingston is a city of about 5,953 (2020 Census) and the county seat of Roane County, at the confluence of the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers on Watts Bar Lake. It served as Tennessee's state capital for a single day in 1807.
Home prices in Kingston
The median listing price in Kingston is $569,900.
Top places in Kingston
- Fort Southwest Point — reconstructed 1790s frontier fort.
- Cherokee Removal Memorial Park — commemorating the Trail of Tears.
- Watts Bar Lake — boating, fishing, and waterfront parks.
- Historic downtown Kingston and the courthouse square.
- Southwest Point overlook at the river confluence.
- Roane County Park on the lake.
Commuting from Kingston
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~40–50 minutes via I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Kingston
Public schools: Roane 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.
Kingston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kingston, TN?
The median listing price in Kingston is $569,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kingston, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~40–50 minutes via I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Kingston, TN?
Kingston is served by Roane 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.