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Seymour, TN

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Soak in mountain views and small-town tranquility

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Peaceful Secluded Close-Knit Laidback

Nestled at the base of the Smoky Mountains, Seymour is a small town with expansive views. Seymour residents enjoy a slower pace of life within minutes of bustling destinations such as Knoxville, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge. Attractions like Dollywood, the Island in Pigeon Forge, and Downtown Knoxville are all within a 30-minute drive of Seymour.

In addition to a tranquil atmosphere, Seymour offers residents the convenience of numerous restaurants, stores, and markets along its major thoroughfares—U.S. 441 and U.S. 411. The nearby French Broad River and Seven Islands State Birding Park present plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation close to Seymour as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Seymour, TN is $1,087 for one bedroom, $1,605 for two bedrooms, and $1,708 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seymour has decreased by -16.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,087/month
831 Sq Ft
House
$2,390/month
1,993 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prospect Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

6
out of 10

Seymour Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-6

558 Students

5
out of 10

Seymour Primary

Public

Grades K-3

657 Students

3
out of 10

Seymour Middle School

Public

Grades 7-9

766 Students

5
out of 10

Seymour High School

Public

Grades 10-12

706 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
  • Mead's Quarry Park
  • Ijams Nature Center
  • Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
  • Seven Islands State Birding Park

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.