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A Brief History:

The City of Maryville was established on July 11, 1795, by an act of the General Assembly of the Territory South of the Ohio River (Tennessee).

One reason for locating the town in this particular area was the abundance of springs for a water supply. Located in Blount County, Maryville was named in honor of Mary Grainger Blount, wife of Governor William Blount. The county was named in honor of Governor Blount. Almost a year later, on June 1, 1796, the State of Tennessee became the 16th state in the Union.

   Governor William Blount

During the Civil War, much of Maryville was damaged by fire and artillery.

In one instance, a fire was set to try to flush Union soldiers from the courthouse then located on Broadway. The courthouse was spared, but many buildings surrounding it were destroyed.

The first railroad, the Knoxville and Charleston, was built into Maryville in 1868. In the late 1870's, Maryville acquired and opened its first public school. The first electric system was started in 1890 by Maryville Woolen Mills. In 1906, a branch line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad arrived in Maryville.  

Maryville is uniquely situated at the foot of the Smoky Mountain National Park, 10 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport and 30 minutes outside of downtown metropolitan Knoxville. The high quality of life here has caused the city to become a popular relocation destination. Newcomers find a warm and welcoming community that provides an excellent place to retire or raise a family. Maryville offers the look and feel of a true American hometown.

Potential home buyers in this area will find a wide array of housing options. About sixty percent of homes here are single-family detached style, while the other forty percent is a pleasant mix of condominiums, town houses and duplexes. Maryville has a very affordable cost of living, so newcomers here will find that home ownership here is a reality rather than a dream. About half of locals have chosen to own rather than rent their homes, reaping the rewards of steady appreciation of their homes' values.

Whether you are looking for a cozy starter home, or an executive estate, you will find it in Maryville. Some homes rest in charming neighborhoods, with mature tree-lined streets and well manicured front lawns. Others sit on large, wooded lots, providing owners with the utmost in natural beauty and privacy.

Like many downtowns throughout the

nation, development of contemporary malls and the proliferation of shopping centers lured businesses and customers away from the downtown area.  However, unlike many other downtowns throughout the country that have been lost, dozens of historic structures in downtown Maryville remain and have enjoyed continuous use, or have been rehabilitated more recently.  Currently, Maryville's downtown area offers the community readily available facilities.

This includes entertainment, office, shopping malls, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, retail, recreation, government, medical, educational and religious institutions. The City and community businesses also sponsor numerous events downtown that add to the use and enjoyment of the downtown area.

The population of Maryville is more than 25,000, and the town encompasses 14.9 square miles.  Maryville is on the cutting edge in many areas of city government, developing and implementing programs to provide a modern, safe, low cost and beautiful place to live and visit.

Maryville has received a number of accolades for its quality of life. The cable channel A&E named the city to its list of "Top Ten Cities to Have It All". Residents here are a close knit group that turn out in large numbers for the city's special events. One of the favorite festivals here is the Foothills Fall Festival, a weekend full of live music, arts and crafts, food booths and activities for children. It is held in the beautiful outdoors of the Maryville Greenway and Theater in the Park which kicks off the holiday season in grand fashion. The downtown district is adorned with thousands of sparkling Christmas lights and Santa Claus makes a special appearance for the city's youngest residents. This event draws out Maryville residents in record numbers each year, giving neighbors a chance to sip a hot drink and chat while children run and play.

As you can imagine, Maryville is a wonderfully welcoming hometown, a place that occasionally resembles a Norman Rockwell painting. Residents here are generous and very involved in their community, taking a great pride in the quality of life in Maryville. If you are thinking about moving, consider all that Maryville, Tennessee has to offer for you and your family.

Maryville Quick Facts and Figures:

The medium Maryville 2008 household income was $46,326.

The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in Maryville in 2003 was 79. The number of murders and homicides was 2. The violent crime rate was 3.3 per 1,000 people.

The 2008 cost of living index in Maryville is a low 83.1 compared with the U.S. city average of 100. Your money goes a long way here.

The Medium home value in Maryville is $200,511.

The medium age in Maryville is 39 years old.

The population in Maryville is 94% white, 3% african american, 2% asian and

1% other.

The recent growth rate in Maryville is about 9% - 12%.

Maryville Social and Cultural Events:

In Blount County, where Maryville is located, vibrant community arts programs supplement heritage-oriented events. The Maryville-Alcoa College Community Orchestra presents a full season of classical, jazz and pops concerts featuring guest performances.  

In nearby Townsend, the focus is heritage, and music is an integral part. Townsend's Spring Festival and Heritage Festival feature the musical and dancing talents found in these mountains and foothills.

Arts and crafts demonstrations showcase local  talents.

The heritage of Blount County is evidenced by the historical structures and sites that have been preserved, some since the 1700's. The 11 mile loop road through Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also a favorite spot, with cabin viewing, fields for picnicking, hiking trails, and a working mill that demonstrates old-fashioned methods.

Area artists, weavers, potters, wood carvers, jewelers, and other craftspeople do their best to capture the majesty of the mountains. There are many galleries that display the local mountain arts and crafts.

Performing arts organizations in Blount County include, the Appalachian Ballet, the Maryville Dance Academy and the Blount County Junior Playhouse.

The beauty of the area is the inspiration for much of the art created here and the events are usually aligned with seasonal celebrations.

Outdoor Activities and Recreation:

Recreation in Blount County is literally an outdoor paradise. One third of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located within county borders. Hiking, rafting, boating, golfing, camping, swimming, wildlife watching, fishing and numerous other recreation opportunities of the Smoky Mountains are right in your back door. Just outside the park tubing, canoeing and kayaking are popular. Water sports are quite plentiful in Blount County. Chilhowee Lake, Tellico Lake and Fort Loudon Lake border the county, and the Tennessee River winds its way through the entire valley.

Other recreation opportunities abound through out East Tennessee. Knoxville features the University of Tennessee football, with the world's largest stadium that seats more than 109,000 roaring fans. The list of nearby attractions is long, but certainly includes numerous state parks, the Museum of Appalachian in Norris, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, the underground Lost Sea in Sweetwater, the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga and the Biltmore House in Asheville,

North Carolina.

Local Maryville Information and Contacts:

Average Weather:

Average temperatures in July range from 67 degrees low to 87 degrees high.

Average temperatures in January range from 30 degrees low to 47 degrees high. Most of the year is very pleasant with mild temperatures.

The elevation of Maryville is 989 feet above sea level.

Shopping:

Convenient and plentiful shopping is offered at more than 700 national chains and home-based retail establishments providing for a wide variety of quality goods and services. The Foothills Mall in Maryville and the Midland Shopping Center provide for large shopping center experiences. Large Outlet mall shopping is also located in close by Sevierville. In addition, there are numerous national supermarket chain stores, Wal Marts, Targets, Home Depot, etc. to provide for your every need. A wide variety of restaurants are conveniently located all around town.

The Foothills Mall

Medical and Healthcare Facilities:

Major hospitals, health care and emergency facilities are readily available and close by. Many such as Blount Memorial specialize in maintaining a leading edge Cancer Center, while Fort Sanders Regional specializes in Robotic Heart Surgery.

Listed below are just a few.

Maryville Communications:

Maryville supports Charter Cable, Comcast Cable, Direct TV and Dish Network Satellite companies. High speed internet and High Definition TV are locally available.

Maryville Property Tax Rates:

There is No State Income Tax.

ABOUT MARYVILLE PROPERTY TAXES

The City of Maryville Financial Services Department is responsible for the collection of all city property taxes including personal and public utilities taxes. The City tax year runs from January 1 to December 31 of the current year.

Taxes are due and payable without penalty from September 1 to November 30 of the current tax year.  If payment is not received by November 30, penalties and interest begin accruing December 1 at the rate of 2.33%  per month.  All unpaid real estate taxes are turned over to the Blount County Clerk and Master's Office for collection 15 months after the December 1 date.

Please note that the City of Maryville's penalty dates do not concur with other city, county, or state tax dates.  According to the Maryville Municipal Code, penalties are fixed by City Council and cannot be waived.  Property tax notices are not required by state law but are sent to you as a courtesy and reminder.  If your taxes are paid through a mortgage lender, tax information will be sent to the lender upon their request. 

Property tax assessments are made by the Blount County Property Assessor and certified to the State of Tennessee.  City taxes are figured based on these assessments.

For the year 2008 the property tax rate for the City of Maryville is $2.30 per $100 assessed value.  If a property owner has questions regarding their assessment, they should contact the Blount County Property Tax Assessor's office at (865) 273-5850.  If you have a question regarding your City taxes, call (865) 273-3499.

        2008 PROPERTY TAX RATE ALLOCATION

CALCULATE YOUR PROPERTY TAX

You must know your appraisal value provided by the county tax assessor's office.   To compute the assessed value, multiply the appraisal amount by 25% if your property is residential, 30% if your property is commercial personal property and 40% if your property is commercial.  Take the assessed value of your property and divide it by $100 and then multiply that by the tax rate.

Example:  $100,000 x 25% = $25,000/100 x 2.30= $575.00.

Voter Registration:

Voters must be 18 years of age and have lived in Blount County for 20 days. Registration must be 29 days before election. For information contact:

Maryville Utilities – Electric, Water, Gas and Telephone:

Maryville Sanitation Services:

Maryville Religious Organizaions:

Churches... 

There are over 200 churches in Blount County representing almost every faith.

Click on The Blount County Church Directory for detailed information.

Golf Courses in Blount County: 

Blount County Golf Courses     

If locals or vacationers are looking to slip a tee time into their day, they won’t have to look far to find the links. Blount County has five golf courses that are open to the public. Each course offers players a challenge and a scenic location in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

Egwani Farms, Lambert Acres, Laurel Valley, Pine Lakes and Royal Oaks are all open year-round and have proven to be very enjoyable courses.

Maryville Air Travel:

Maryville Post Offices:

Maryville Driving Licenses:

Drivers License Examining Station,

(865) 981-2359

New state residents have 30 days after establishing permanent residency to change their out-of state driver's license to a valid Tennessee license. If you have a valid license from another state only a vision test is required. For a first time license you must have a certified birth certificate, pass a written exam, vision test and a road test.

Maryville Emergency Services:

The cities of Maryville and Alcoa provide for fire and police protection. Residents outside the city limits get fire protection from the Blount County Fire Department for a fee, as well as police protection from both the Blount County Sheriff's Department and The Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Pet Health Care Facilities:

The following pet care facilities are available in the local area.

Maryville School Systems:

There are three school systems in Blount County: Alcoa City Schools, Blount County Schools and Maryville City Schools. The three public school systems jointly received the State Department of Education's A+ award for community commitment to excellence in education.

Included in the school systems are

19 elementary, middle schools,

4 high schools, and 1 adult high school. Private and vocational schools also serve the area.

                    Maryville College

Approximately 4,000 children attend the Maryville City Schools, 1,400 students attend Alcoa City schools, while Blount County system serves the remaining 10,000 county students. Quality instruction with low student-teacher ratios produces some of the finest schools in the state, and some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the Southeast. Enrollment requirements include legal proof of age, a physical examination, a dental exam, and inoculations against polio, tetanus, measles, diphtheria, and whooping cough.

All schools accommodate the needs of special education and gifted students, as well as after school programs, tutoring, enrichment opportunities and special interest activities for all students. Students in Blount County are afforded a variety of choices for continuing education through area community colleges and universities.

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