Hardin Valley, Tennessee

Hardin Valley is an unincorporated community in northwest Knox County, Tennessee, United States. It is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) northwest of downtown Knoxville.

Hardin Valley, Tennessee
Unincorporated community
Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley
Location in Tennessee and the United States
Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley (the United States)
Coordinates: 35.920414°N 84.216537°W / 35.920414; -84.216537
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyKnox
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total10,450
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
37932
Area code(s)865

History

In recent years, Hardin Valley has become the fasting growing area in Knox County by population.[2] Since July 2014, over 1,200 building permits have been issued in Hardin Valley area, most of which include residential subdivisions and apartment complexes.[2] With the growing popularity of the area, many current residents have become concerned of congestion issues along roads in Hardin Valley.[3]

The Hardin Valley area, according to the Knoxville and Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, has a sustained 30-year-growth-rate of 3.9%.[1]

Geography

Hardin Valley is located in the northwesternmost portion of Knox County, and is accessable by Hardin Valley Road, Yarnell Road, Lovell Road, Tennessee State Route 62 (Oak Ridge Highway), and the Pellissippi Parkway.[1]

Education

Public schools

Hardin Valley is the site of several public schools operated by the Knox County Schools district. Public schools in the area include Hardin Valley Elementary, Hardin Valley Middle, and Hardin Valley Academy.[4]

Community college

Hardin Valley is the location of the main campus for Pellissippi State Community College.[5]

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References
  1. "Growth & Development 101" (PDF). Knoxville and Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission. January 25, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  2. Capps, Andrew (January 14, 2019). "Hardin Valley traffic problems to be tackled in fastest-growing part of Knox County". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  3. DeVoe, Emily (April 10, 2018). "Homeowners concerned Hardin Valley is growing too quickly for its infrastructure". WBIR-TV. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. "Our Schools". Knox County Schools. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  5. "Campuses & Maps". Pellissippi State Community College. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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