Knox County, Tennessee
Karns Real Estate and Local Guide
Karns is a growing unincorporated suburban community in northwest Knox County that has shifted from farmland to subdivisions, schools, and small businesses. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Karns best.
About the area
Living in Karns, TN
Named after Thomas Conner Karns, Knox County's first Superintendent of Public Instruction; the area was formerly called Beaver Ridge.
The housing market
Homes in Karns
- About 77% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting an established suburban community of families.
- About 84% of homes are single-family detached structures.
- The median home value is about $284,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Karns home
Cherokee Caverns
Limestone cave system off Oak Ridge Highway first opened for commercial tours in the 1920s
Karns Lions Club Community Park
Community park with an inclusive playground, baseball fields, and a public pool
Neighborhoods
Karns areas to know
Hardin Valley
Fast-growing area west of Karns, home to Hardin Valley Academy
Ball Camp
Community adjacent to Karns that shares its fire and school services
Solway
Community on the Karns edge near the Clinch River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.