Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to LaFollette, TN
$350,000Median listing price
CampbellArea
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About LaFollette
LaFollette is a city of about 7,430 (2020 Census) in Campbell County, on I-75 at Big Creek Gap through Pine Mountain. Founded as Big Creek Gap and later renamed for Congressman William La Follette, it grew as a coal and iron town; the LaFollette Press newspaper has served the area since 1904.


Home prices in LaFollette
The median listing price in LaFollette is $350,000.
Top places in LaFollette
- Big Creek Gap — the mountain gap that defines the city.
- Downtown LaFollette — historic commercial district.
- Cove Lake State Park (nearby in Caryville).
- Norris Lake access.
- Cumberland Trail trailheads in the surrounding mountains.
- The LaFollette Press building and local history markers.
Commuting from LaFollette
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~50–60 minutes via I-75 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in LaFollette
Public schools: Campbell 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.
LaFollette FAQs
- What is the housing market like in LaFollette, TN?
The median listing price in LaFollette is $350,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from LaFollette, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~50–60 minutes via I-75 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves LaFollette, TN?
LaFollette is served by Campbell 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.