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Norwood

Knox County · Suburban

Norwood

North Knoxville neighborhood along Clinton Highway, transitioned from the farming community once known as Tillerytown.

Norwood-Inskip Recreation Center Norwood Library Clinton Highway retail corridor

Quick Facts

ZIP37912, 37921
CategorySuburban
Platted1930
Main CorridorClinton Highway / Merchants Road
CountyKnox County

At A Glance

Walkability42/100
Commute16 minutes
InterstateI-75, 4 minutes
VibeEstablished, affordable North Knoxville suburb with a strong sense of local history
Best ForFirst-time buyers and long-term residents seeking affordable North Knoxville housing

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Location

Norwood is located north and west of I-75, north of I-640, east of Western Avenue, and south of Schaad Road and Callahan Drive, per Wikipedia's Norwood, Knoxville entry, spanning ZIP codes 37912 and 37921.

Open Norwood in Google Maps →36.0088° N, 83.9614° W · ZIP 37912, 37921

Character

The neighborhood offers modest single-family homes dating primarily to the 1950s and 60s, with a Clinton Highway retail spine shared informally with neighboring Powell. A public library and dedicated recreation center anchor community life.

History

Norwood was known as Tillerytown after a prominent local family until around 1930, when the Norwood name was adopted. The community transitioned from a farming area to a residential suburb in the 1950s as Oak Ridge, TVA, and railroad workers and returning WWII veterans purchased homes; Norwood was annexed into the City of Knoxville in 1963.

Schools

Elementary
Norwood Elementary
Knox County Schools
Middle
Gresham Middle School
Knox County Schools
High
Central High School
Knox County Schools

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

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Clinton Highway corridor — Shared retail strip with neighboring Powell (within neighborhood)
  • Knoxville Expo Center — Event and exhibition venue along Clinton Highway (1.5 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center Hospital (3.0 mi)
  • Covenant Health clinics (North Knoxville) Urgent care (2.0 mi)
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