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Bearden

Knox County · Suburban

Bearden

West Knoxville's dining-and-retail hub along Kingston Pike, a former independent town annexed in 1962.

Kingston Pike restaurant row Bearden High School Bulldogs mid-century housing stock

Quick Facts

ZIP37919, 37921
CategorySuburban
Platted1890
Main CorridorKingston Pike
CountyKnox County

At A Glance

Walkability62/100
Commute12 minutes
InterstateI-40/I-75, 5 minutes
VibeEstablished West Knoxville neighborhood with a strong independent dining scene
Best ForYoung professionals and downsizers wanting West Knoxville convenience without HOA subdivisions

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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.

Open Bearden in Google Maps →35.9337° N, 83.9847° W · ZIP 37919, 37921

Character

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.

Schools

Elementary
Bearden Elementary
Knox County Schools
Middle
Bearden Middle School
Knox County Schools
High
Bearden High School
Knox County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

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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