Bearden, Knoxville — Neighborhood Guide for Relocators

Bearden is Knoxville's sweet spot between city access and neighborhood calm — an established, family-friendly area with great restaurants on Kingston Pike, tree-lined residential streets, and easy access to both downtown and West Knoxville.

Bearden is where Knoxville locals go when they want convenience without the noise. Kingston Pike has a strong restaurant and retail corridor. Lakeshore Park provides green space with views of the Tennessee River. The housing stock mixes midcentury ranches with updated homes on large lots. Schools are solid and the community is established. The tradeoff: it's suburban in feel and car-dependent beyond the Kingston Pike corridor.

Walk Score

Bike Score

$400K

Avg Home

12 min

To Downtown

Neighbor Score

Long-term residents vs. short-term rentals

Strong community

90%

Residents

Long-term neighbors

10%

Short-Term Rentals

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ResidentsShort-term rentals

True neighborhood — established families, long-term residents, almost no STR activity

Best for

FamiliesQuiet seekersRestaurant loversMidcentury home fans

A day in Bearden

What a typical weekday looks like here

For a remote worker living in this neighborhood

6:30 AM

Morning run at Lakeshore Park along the Tennessee River.

8:00 AM

Coffee at K Brew on Kingston Pike.

9:00 AM

Work from home in a midcentury ranch with a big backyard.

12:00 PM

Lunch at Nama Sushi Bar or Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille on Kingston Pike.

3:00 PM

Afternoon errands — everything you need is on Kingston Pike.

5:30 PM

Evening walk through the neighborhood with the kids.

7:00 PM

Dinner at Naples Italian, then ice cream at The Birdhouse. Weekends: farmers market at Lakeshore Park, then a family hike at Ijams Nature Center (10 minutes away).

Real estate

Homes for sale in Bearden

Sample listings — prices and availability change often

$415,000

5200 Kingston Pike

3 bed2 bath1,650 sqft

Updated Ranch

$385,000

612 Forest Glen Dr

3 bed2 bath1,500 sqft

Midcentury

$450,000

4815 Lyons View Pike

4 bed3 bath1,900 sqft

Split-Level

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FAQ

Common questions about Bearden

Is Bearden a good place to live in Knoxville?

Bearden is consistently rated one of Knoxville's best neighborhoods for families. Great restaurants, solid schools, Lakeshore Park, and a 90% resident-occupancy rate make it a genuine community.

What's the cost of living in Bearden?

Average homes around $400K, ranging from $300K ranches to $550K updated homes. Very reasonable for the quality of life and proximity to downtown Knoxville.

Is Bearden walkable?

Moderately walkable at 52. Kingston Pike has restaurants and shops within walking distance, but broader errands require a car. It's more suburban than downtown but far from isolated.

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