Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Powell, TN
About Powell
Powell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place of about 13,802 (2020 Census) in northern Knox County, on Clinton Highway (US-25W/70) between Knoxville and Clinton. Its landmark is the 1930 Airplane Filling Station — a novelty-architecture gas station shaped like an airplane, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and maintained by a preservation association.
Home prices in Powell
The median listing price in Powell is $399,900.
Top places in Powell
- The Airplane Filling Station (1930) — National Register-listed novelty gas station.
- Norfolk Southern rail corridor along Depot Street.
- Powell Station Park.
- Beaver Creek greenway and parks.
- Clinton Highway commercial corridor.
- Halls/Powell area shopping and dining.
Commuting from Powell
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via Clinton Highway/I-275 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Powell
Public schools: Knox 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.
Powell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Powell, TN?
The median listing price in Powell is $399,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Powell, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via Clinton Highway/I-275 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Powell, TN?
Powell is served by Knox 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.