Bearden
Bearden
West Knoxville's dining-and-retail hub along Kingston Pike, a former independent town annexed in 1962.
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Location
Bearden sits along Kingston Pike in West Knoxville, roughly between Sequoyah Hills to the east and Rocky Hill/West Hills to the west, spanning ZIP codes 37919 and 37921 per U.S. Census ZCTA boundaries.
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The neighborhood offers a mix of mid-century ranch homes, newer infill construction, and the region's highest density of locally owned restaurants along Kingston Pike. Population grew roughly 8% over five years according to Census ACS estimates, reflecting continued West Knoxville infill demand.
History
Bearden operated as an independent town before it was annexed by the City of Knoxville. The community's name derives from the pioneer Bearden family; the corridor grew alongside the electric streetcar line and later Kingston Pike's emergence as Knoxville's primary east-west commercial artery.
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Nearby Retail & Dining
- Kingston Pike restaurant row — Dense strip of independent restaurants, cafes, and bars (within neighborhood)
- Bearden Hill — Mixed retail and office development at the Kingston Pike/Northshore intersection (within neighborhood)
Healthcare & Essentials
- Parkwest Medical Center Hospital (3.5 mi)
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Urgent care (3.0 mi)
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