--- title: "Fountain City" url: https://www.hereknoxville.com/fountain-city/ date: 2026-07-11T19:11:46+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T19:11:46+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Knoxville" attribution: "HERE Knoxville" --- # Fountain City *Source: [HERE Knoxville](https://www.hereknoxville.com/fountain-city/) โ€” July 11, 2026 by * Knox County ยท Suburban # Fountain City North Knoxville's largest historic community, a former independent resort town centered on Fountain City Lake and Park. Fountain City Lake and Park Central High School Bobcats Fountain City Business & Professional Association ### Quick Facts ZIP37918, 37912 CategorySuburban Platted1870 Main CorridorNorth Broadway / Hotel Avenue CountyKnox County ### At A Glance Walkability48/100 Commute15 minutes InterstateI-640, 8 minutes VibeFamily-oriented, small-town-feel community with strong multi-generational roots Best ForFamilies and long-term residents seeking an established, tight-knit North Knoxville community ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Fountain City? Send a tip โ€” anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage ยท Knoxville, TN ๐Ÿ“ž(864) 555-0100 โœ‰you@yoursite.com ๐ŸŒyoursite.com $149/mo ยท Sponsor Fountain City [Become The Sponsor โ†’](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Fountain City sits in northern Knoxville along the North Broadway corridor, spanning ZIP codes 37918 and 37912, per Wikipedia and the Fountain City Business & Professional Association. [**Open Fountain City in Google Maps โ†’**36.0164ยฐ N, 83.9433ยฐ W ยท ZIP 37918, 37912](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.0164,-83.9433) ## Character The community retains a small-town commercial core distinct from Knoxville's downtown, with local institutions including Central High School, Fountain City Park, and a historic business district that predates the area's annexation. Housing stock ranges from early-20th-century cottages near the lake to mid-century subdivisions further out. ## History Fountain City grew around mineral springs that made it a resort destination in the late 1800s; it operated with substantial civic independence for decades. The community was gradually annexed into the City of Knoxville during the 20th century, but the Fountain City Business & Professional Association and local civic groups have preserved a distinct identity. 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