Lenoir City, Tennessee
Lenoir City is a city of 11,110 people in Loudon County, Tennessee, founded in 1810.
Why visit Lenoir City
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Little Mountain, Pine Top, Lenoir Cotton Mill and Bussell Island.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Lenoir City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lenoir City
Lenoir City is a suburban city located primarily in Loudon County, Tennessee, with a small portion extending into neighboring Roane County, Tennessee. The population was 10,117 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville metropolitan area in East Tennessee, along the Tennessee River southwest of Knoxville.
From the Wikipedia article Lenoir City, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Lenoir Cotton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Place in Tennessee listed on National Register of Historic Places
Bussell Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Island in the Little Tennessee River in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes42
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
320 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Lenoir City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
325 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Lenoir City
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
300 Market Drive, Lenoir City
Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00
Shoney's
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1100 Highway 321, Lenoir City
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Bella Hibachi & Suchi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.0 mi
175 Kelsey Lane
We-Th 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:30; Sa...
Le Noir
Restaurant · Belgian · 1.9 mi
Restaurant serving Belgian cuisine. Daily soup specials, burgers, chicken and waffles.
123 East Broadway Street, Lenoir City
11:00-21:00
Mini Market
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Small Mexican market with hot food served in the back.
09:00-21:00
30 more on the map.
History
Native Americans were living in the Lenoir City area for thousands of years before the arrival of the first European settlers. On Bussell Island, which lies across the Tennessee River to the south, archaeologists have discovered evidence of habitation dating to as early as the Archaic Period (8000–1000 B.C.). The island is also believed to have been the location of "Coste", a village visited by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540.
The Cherokee called the Lenoir City area Wa'ginsi and believed it to be the home of a large serpent that brought bad luck to anyone who saw it. By the early 19th century, an early East Tennessee pioneer, Judge David Campbell, had laid claim to part of what is now Lenoir City, where he built a log cabin and a gristmill.
From the History section of Lenoir City, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lenoir City (Knoxville Area)
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1112 Highway 321 North, Lenoir City
Churches and places of worship33
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
1580 Saint Thomas Way, Lenoir City
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.9 mi
300 West 2nd Avenue, Lenoir City
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School
School · 0.4 mi
2141 Harrison Ave, Lenoir City
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
School · 2.0 mi
200 East Broadway St, Lenoir City
Healthcare4
Map of Lenoir City
129 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 5.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lenoir City (2 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
Loudon 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)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (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, 16 miles away.
- Farragut 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Loudon 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Tellico Village 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Alcoa 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Clinton 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Knoxville 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Halls 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Athens 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Crossville 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cleveland 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Lenoir-city-us-321-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- US11S-Lenoir City, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Floating Construction Platform - Tennessee River, Lenoir City, Tennessee - August 3, 2014, David Ratledge, CC BY 4.0
- Lenoir-cotton-mill-front-habs4, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Tellico-dam-dike-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Bimbos Travel Store - panoramio, Epic Chill, CC BY 3.0
- ISS062-E-150898 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-82397 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-82398 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-150899 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-150900 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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