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Bearden vs South Knoxville: Families vs Outdoor Adventurers

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.

South Knoxville is the city's outdoor adventure hub — home to the Urban Wilderness with 50+ miles of trails, plus a growing food scene and affordable homes that attract nature lovers and remote workers priced out of trendier neighborhoods.

BeardenSouth Knoxville
Walk Score5238
Bike Score4542
Avg Home Price$400K$290K
Commute12 min to downtown8 min to downtown
Neighbor Score90% residents / 10% STRs88% residents / 12% STRs
STR DensityLowLow
VibeEstablished & ConvenientOutdoorsy & Up-and-Coming
Best ForFamilies, Quiet seekers, Restaurant loversTrail runners, Mountain bikers, Nature lovers
Common questions
Which is more walkable, Bearden or South Knoxville?
Bearden has a walk score of 52 while South Knoxville scores 38. Bearden is the more walkable option.
Which is cheaper, Bearden or South Knoxville?
Average home prices in Bearden are $400K compared to $290K in South Knoxville. South Knoxville is the more affordable option.
Which has more community feel, Bearden or South Knoxville?
Bearden has a Neighbor Score of 90% while South Knoxville scores 88%. Higher scores mean more long-term residents vs. short-term rentals. Bearden has the stronger community feel.
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