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Farragut, TN

Farragut is a suburban town located in Knox and Loudon counties in the State of Tennessee, United States. The town's population was 23,506 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. The town is named in honor of Hispanic American and Union Admiral David Farragut, who was born just east of Farragut at Campbell's Station in 1801 and fought in the American Civil War.

The area was originally known as Campbell's Station after a fort and stagecoach station erected by Captain David Campbell (1753–1832) in 1787. The brick Campbell's Station Inn was built in 1810 and still stands on Kingston Pike within sight of the Farragut Town Hall. The Civil War Battle of Campbell's Station was fought there on November 16, 1863.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.2 square miles (42.1 km²), of which 16.1 square miles (41.7 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km²) (1.05%) is water.

The town of Farragut is bound to the north by I-40/75, except at Campbell Station Road, Snyder Road, and the Outlets Drive area; to the south by Turkey Creek Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad line; to the west at the Loudon County line; and to the east by Lovell Road (on the north side of Kingston Pike and Thornton Heights) and Concord Hills subdivisions (on the south side of Kingston Pike).

Farragut is situated in a hilly area between Blackoak Ridge to the north and the Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake) to the south. Its municipal area is mostly located south of the merged Interstate 40 (I-40)/I-75, except a few neighborhoods. Kingston Pike, a merged stretch of U.S. Route 70 (US 70) and US 11, traverses the town. Concord lies immediately southeast of Farragut, and Hardin Valley lies opposite Blackoak Ridge to the north. The unincorporated community of Dixie Lee Junction lies along Kingston Pike, just across the Loudon County line.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Farragut. The town is equipped with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, including the Turkey Creek Medical Center which offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Start your fitness journey at Planet Fitness, known for its welcoming environment and extensive workout equipment. Gold's Gym offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For yoga enthusiasts, Blue Ridge Yoga and Real Hot Yoga provide serene spaces for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Farragut Community Center, with its diverse range of recreational programs and facilities, is perfect for families. Swimming fans can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools at Concord Park. Tennis players can hit the courts at the Fox Den Country Club.

Top sites in Farragut, TN are Mayor Bob Leonard Park, Anchor Park, and McFee Park.

Population: 25,242 (2024). ZIP codes: 37922, 37934. Area code: 865. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Area: 16.2 square miles (42.1 km²).

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Who is Farragut, TN named for?

The Town of Farragut was incorporated on Jan. 16, 1980, with the first Board of Mayor and Aldermen elected on April 1, 1980. The Town is named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the first admiral of the United States Navy, who was born in the Farragut area. The Farragut Memorial Plaza, adjacent to the Farragut Town Hall, features the commissioned life-plus-sized Admiral Farragut bronze statue, Civil War-era cannons on loan from the U.S. Naval Yard, and historical markers.

Is Farragut, TN expensive?

Farragut is part of the Knoxville Metro metro area, which is ranked 242 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Farragut is estimated to be 86.5% of the national average making it one of the least expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What is the crime rate in Farragut, TN?

Farragut is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (62%) and also has a lower crime rate than 69% of the communities in Tennessee, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Farragut has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Farragut is actually safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

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Town of Farragut 

Fly Homes

Neighborhood Scout

Mayor Bob Leonard Park

Anchor Park

McFee Park

Turkey Creek Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Gold's Gym

Blue Ridge Yoga

Real Hot Yoga

Farragut Community Center

Concord Park

Fox Den Country Club

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