Hardin_Valley,_Tennessee
Hardin Valley, Tennessee
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Hardin Valley is a suburban unincorporated community in west Knox County, Tennessee, United States. It is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) west of downtown Knoxville.
Hardin Valley, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Hardin Valley | |
| Coordinates: 35.920414°N 84.216537°W / 35.920414; -84.216537 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Knox |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,450 |
| • Estimate (2018)[3] | 37,030 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37932 |
| Area code | 865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286838[1] |
Since the late 2000s, Hardin Valley has become the fastest growing area in Knox County by population.[4] Since July 2014, over 1,200 building permits have been issued in the Hardin Valley area, most of which include subdivisions and apartment complexes.[4] With the growing popularity of the area, many current residents have become concerned of congestion issues along roads in Hardin Valley.[5]
The Hardin Valley area, according to the Knoxville and Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, has a sustained 30-year growth rate of 3.9%.[2]
Hardin Valley is located in the westernmost portion of Knox County and is accessible by Hardin Valley Road, Yarnell Road, Lovell Road, Tennessee State Route 62 (Oak Ridge Highway), and the Pellissippi Parkway.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,750 | — | |
| 2000 | 7,200 | 51.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,450 | 45.1% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 37,030 | [3] | 254.4% |
| Sources:[2] | |||
According to a study performed by the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, the population of Hardin Valley per the 2010 United States Census, was 10,450.[2] The community has seen an increase of nearly 2,000 residents every year since 2014.[6]
Public schools
Hardin Valley is the site of several public schools operated by the Knox County Schools district. Public schools in the area include Hardin Valley Elementary, Hardin Valley Middle, and Hardin Valley Academy.[7]
Community college
Hardin Valley is the location of the main campus for Pellissippi State Community College.[8]
- "Growth & Development 101" (PDF). Knoxville and Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission. January 25, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- "Hardin Valley Mobility Plan" (PDF). Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission. 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- Capps, Andrew (January 14, 2019). "Hardin Valley traffic problems to be tackled in fastest-growing part of Knox County". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- DeVoe, Emily (April 10, 2018). "Homeowners concerned Hardin Valley is growing too quickly for its infrastructure". WBIR-TV. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- Ducre, Gwendolyn (January 21, 2020). "Report: Hardin Valley gets nearly 2,000 new residents each year". WVLT-TV. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- "Our Schools". Knox County Schools. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- "Campuses & Maps". Pellissippi State Community College. Retrieved August 13, 2020.