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Loudon, Tennessee

Loudon is a city of 6,432 people in Loudon County, Tennessee, founded in 1790.

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Population6,432 +11.9% since 2019
Elevation837 ft 255 m
Founded1790
Land area12.8 sq mi
ZIP code37774
Nearest airportMcGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (TYS) 21 mi

Why visit Loudon

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Blair's Ferry Storehouse.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.

About Loudon

Loudon is a city in and the county seat of Loudon County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 6,001 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located in East Tennessee, southwest of Knoxville, on the Tennessee River.

From the Wikipedia article Loudon, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks3

Blair's Ferry Storehouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi

Place in Tennessee listed on National Register of Historic Places

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Caboose

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Legion Park

Park · 1.6 mi

201 Ferry Street, Loudon

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Liberty Park

Park · 1.0 mi

1051 Mulberry Street, Loudon

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Loudon Municipal Park

Park · 0.9 mi

1470 Roberson Spring Road, Loudon

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McDonald's PlayPlace

Playground · 1.6 mi

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Veterans Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes21

China King

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi

1987 State Route 72, Loudon

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El Señor

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi

10058 State Route 72, Loudon

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La Lupita

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi

2026 Mulberry Street, Loudon

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Vittorino’s

Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi

2761 State Route 72, Loudon

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Annabell's Emporium & Cafe

Diner · American · 1.5 mi

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Cinco Amigos

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi

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Monkey Town Brewing & Restaurant

Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi

318 Angel Row

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi

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Sons of Smoke

Restaurant · 1.5 mi

304 Cedar Street

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Taste-o-Texas

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

1562 State Route 72, Loudon

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Tic Toc Ice Cream Parlor

Ice cream · 1.4 mi

504 Grove Street, Loudon

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Bojangles'

Fast food · Chicken · 1.6 mi

12300 State Route 72, Loudon

Mo-Th 04:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-23:00; Su 05:00-23:00

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Where to stay6

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi

12400 State Route 72, Loudon

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Love's RV Hookup

Campground · 2.1 mi

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Americas Best Value Inn

Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi

15100 Loudon Highway, Loudon

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Inn of Loudon

Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi

12452 State Route 72, Loudon

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Express RV Park

Campground · 2.0 mi

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Jellystone Park - Watts Bar Lake

Campground · 2.1 mi

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Churches and places of worship14

Shopping3

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Gas and EV charging7

Schools, colleges and libraries9

Healthcare2

  • Fast Pace Health Urgent Care

    Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi

    2933 State Route 72, Loudon

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  • Rx-Perts Pharmacy

    Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi

    2350 State Route 72, Loudon

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Map of Loudon

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 5.0 in of rainFebruary: 5.2 in of rainMarch: 5.1 in of rainApril: 5.2 in of rainMay: 4.3 in of rainJune: 4.2 in of rainJuly: 5.1 in of rainAugust: 3.8 in of rainSeptember: 4.2 in of rainOctober: 3.0 in of rainNovember: 4.1 in of rainDecember: 5.9 in of rainJanuary: 49°FFebruary: 53°FMarch: 62°FApril: 71°FMay: 79°FJune: 86°FJuly: 89°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 84°FOctober: 73°FNovember: 61°FDecember: 52°FJanuary: 28°FFebruary: 31°FMarch: 37°FApril: 46°FMay: 55°FJune: 64°FJuly: 68°FAugust: 67°FSeptember: 60°FOctober: 48°FNovember: 37°FDecember: 31°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan49°F28°F5.0 in1.6 in
Feb53°F31°F5.2 in1.3 in
Mar62°F37°F5.1 in0.6 in
Apr71°F46°F5.2 in0.0 in
May79°F55°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jun86°F64°F4.2 in0.0 in
Jul89°F68°F5.1 in0.0 in
Aug88°F67°F3.8 in0.0 in
Sep84°F60°F4.2 in0.0 in
Oct73°F48°F3.0 in0.0 in
Nov61°F37°F4.1 in0.1 in
Dec52°F31°F5.9 in0.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lenoir City (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$53,650median household income
$244,200median home value
$879median monthly rent
36.9median age
15.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%of homes are owner-occupied
19.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1827%18 to 3418%35 to 6433%65 and over21%

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)

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Getting there and nearby towns

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (TYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.

  • Lenoir City 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
  • Kingston 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
  • Greenback 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
  • Farragut 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
  • Oak Ridge 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
  • Harriman 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
  • Coalfield 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
  • Maryville 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
  • Karns 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
  • Alcoa 23 mi east, about 37 min by car

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