John Sevier, Tennessee
John Sevier is a community of 1,177 people in Knox County, Tennessee.
Why visit John Sevier
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Alfred Buffat Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in John Sevier
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About John Sevier
John Sevier is a census-designated place in central-eastern Knox County, Tennessee. It is 9.3 miles (15.0 km) northeast of downtown Knoxville. The John Sevier Yard, a multi-track rail yard operated by Norfolk Southern Railway, is located just south of the community in the Knoxville city limits.
From the Wikipedia article John Sevier, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Alfred Buffat Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Knox County, Tennessee
Restaurants and cafes3
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
6402 Asheville Highway, Knoxville
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
6115 Asheville Highway, Knoxville
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of John Sevier
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 5.2 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 5.1 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 36°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Knoxville Exp Stn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Knox County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-27: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-08: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (TYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Halls 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Knoxville 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Blaine 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Seymour 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Powell 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Sevierville 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Alcoa 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Clinton 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Eagleton Village 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Maryville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Buffat-homestead-knoxville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
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