Why visit Mascot
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 3 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Alexander McMillan House and Chesterfield House, Knoxville, Tennessee.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Mascot
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mascot
Mascot is a census-designated place (CDP) in Knox County, Tennessee. The population was 2,760 in the 2020 census, up from 2,411 in the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mascot, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Alexander McMillan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Knox County, Tennessee
Chesterfield House, Knoxville, Tennessee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Churches and places of worship8
Caledonia Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.4 mi
7817 Ruggles Ferry Pike Northeast, Strawberry Plains
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Carter Middle School
School · 4.0 mi
204 North Carter School Rd, Strawberry Plains
Jefferson Virtual Academy
School · 4.6 mi
3081 West Old Aj Hwy, Strawberry Plains
Rush Strong Elementary
School · 4.6 mi
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains
History
The Mascot community was first reported to be established around 1796, when settler John Erwin purchased 150 acres of land by the United States government, but the expansion of the community would not occur until the 19th and 20th centuries.
Early 19th century settlement in the Mascot area may have centered on a ford across the Holston River which was known as Saylor's Ford. In 1838, Dr. George Arnold, a physician and planter, constructed a Georgian-style house known as "Chesterfield" along Old Rutledge Pike in what is now northern Mascot. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1884 a railroad line was constructed through the area and a post office was established under the name "Meek," apparently the surname of a local family. Knoxville's Daily Sentinel listed Mascot as the name of the new railroad station between McMillians and Strawberry Plains, near the resort Lea Springs in 1887.
The Mascot community was formed in the early 20th century as a company town centered on the mine. The Holston Zinc Company established a mine locally in 1906, but some mining may have occurred earlier. The "Mascot" name is recorded from as early as 1904. Reports suggest the name came from an acronym for the Mining and Smelting Company of Tennessee, which once operated the mines in Mascot.
From the History section of Mascot, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Mascot
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 36°F | 4.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sevierville (13 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
Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- John Sevier 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Blaine 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Halls 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Luttrell 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Knoxville 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Seymour 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Powell 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Sevierville 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Jefferson City 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Dandridge 19 mi east, about 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
- Chesterfield-knox-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Alexander McMillan House 1787, Zacharyfarms, CC BY-SA 3.0
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