Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Rockwood, TN
$350,000Median listing price
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About Rockwood
Rockwood is a city of about 5,444 (2020 Census) in Roane County, on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau along I-40. It grew around the Roane Iron Company furnace (1867) and the railroad; its downtown retains early-20th-century commercial buildings, including the native-stone Tennessee Highway Patrol building.
Home prices in Rockwood
The median listing price in Rockwood is $350,000.
Top places in Rockwood
- Mount Roosevelt overlook — panoramic view of Rockwood and the Tennessee Valley.
- Tennessee Highway Patrol Building — NRHP-listed Crab Orchard stone building.
- Historic downtown Rockwood along W. Rockwood Street.
- Roane Iron Company furnace heritage.
- Cumberland Plateau trail access.
- Watts Bar Lake (nearby, to the south).
Commuting from Rockwood
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~55–65 minutes via I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Rockwood
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.
Rockwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockwood, TN?
The median listing price in Rockwood is $350,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rockwood, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~55–65 minutes via I-40 (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Rockwood, TN?
Rockwood 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.