Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
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$459,950Median listing price
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About Norris
Norris is a city of about 1,491 (2020 Census) in Anderson County, built in 1933 by the Tennessee Valley Authority as a planned "garden city" for workers constructing Norris Dam — the first dam TVA ever built. The town retains its original 1930s housing stock and town plan, giving it a distinctive historic character.
Home prices in Norris
The median listing price in Norris is $459,950.
Top places in Norris
- Norris Dam State Park — hiking, lake recreation, and CCC-era cabins.
- Norris Dam itself — TVA's first dam, with tours at the visitor area.
- Lenoir Museum — Appalachian artifacts and the historic grist mill.
- Rice Grist Mill.
- Museum of Appalachia (nearby) — living-history museum.
- The original 1930s Norris town plan and housing.
Commuting from Norris
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~30–35 minutes via I-75/US-441 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Norris
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.
Norris FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Norris, TN?
The median listing price in Norris is $459,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Norris, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~30–35 minutes via I-75/US-441 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Norris, TN?
Norris 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.