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Chestnut Hill, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 4,146.
Males: 2,092  (50.5%)
Females: 2,054  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37725

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,801 (it was $31,895 in 2000)
Chestnut Hill:

$59,801
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,466 (it was $16,805 in 2000)

Chestnut Hill CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $220,521 (it was $79,200 in 2000)
Chestnut Hill:

$220,521
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Chestnut Hill: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Chestnut Hill, TN (2000)
    • 3,56097.1%White alone
    • 621.7%Black alone
    • 210.6%Two or more races
    • 120.3%Hispanic
    • 70.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.1%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 45.2 square miles.

Population density: 92 people per square mile   (very low).

Chestnut Hill, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chestnut Hill CCD:

0.5% ($414)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (32.1 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (151.8 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (468.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairgarden, TN (2.2 miles ),
Dandridge, TN (2.5 miles ),
Baneberry, TN (2.9 miles ),
Newport, TN (3.1 miles ),
Dunn Creek, TN (3.2 miles ),
White Pine, TN (3.4 miles ),
Sevierville, TN (3.5 miles ),
Jefferson City, TN (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 35.95 N, Longitude: 83.37 W

Area code: 865

Distribution of median household income in Chestnut Hill, TN in 2022
Chestnut Hill satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Chestnut Hill, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.4%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Chestnut Hill, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)

Average climate in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Chestnut Hill, Tennessee average temperatures Chestnut Hill, Tennessee average precipitation Chestnut Hill, Tennessee humidity Chestnut Hill, Tennessee wind speed Chestnut Hill, Tennessee snowfall Chestnut Hill, Tennessee sunshine Chestnut Hill, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 51.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.284. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.284
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 40.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

40.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Chestnut Hill-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Tennessee state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.2 miles away from the Chestnut Hill place center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/18/1976, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chestnut Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 34.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 159.1 miles away from Chestnut Hill center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 152.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 329.4 miles away from Chestnut Hill center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 162.7 miles away from Chestnut Hill center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Chestnut Hill:

  • JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DANDRIDGE, TN)
  • NEWPORT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)
  • SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)
  • SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)
  • FMC DIALYSIS NEWPORT (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)
  • VIP HOME NURSING REHAB SERVICE INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)
  • BAPTIST CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEWPORT, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chestnut Hill:

  • Walters State Community College (about 20 miles; Morristown, TN; Full-time enrollment: 4,359)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 32 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)
  • Tusculum College (about 38 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 45 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 47 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Western Carolina University (about 49 miles; Cullowhee, NC; FT enrollment: 8,684)
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville (about 51 miles; Asheville, NC; FT enrollment: 3,312)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chestnut Hill: Indian Creek Dock (A), Weaver Dock (B), Mountain View Dock (C), Swann Dock (D), French Broad (E), Inspiration Point Dock (F), Holly Oaks (G), Gator Point Campground (H), Fanchers Willow Branch Campground (I), Galloway Landing (J), Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Chestnut Hill include: Eden Church (A), Lawson Chapel (B), Swannsylvania Church (C), Antioch Baptist Church (D), Ailey Chapel (E), Indian Creek Church (F), Hills Union Church (G), Parrot Church (H), Belmont Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Strange Cemetery (1), Swann Cemetery (2), Taylor Cemetery (3), Allen Cemetery (4), Ball Cemetery (5), Resthaven Memorial Gardens (6), Tryon Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Dalton Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Indian Creek (A), Hall Branch (B), Clear Creek (C), Chambers Branch (D), Muddy Hollow Branch (E), Miller Creek (F), Big Branch (G), Seehorn Creek (H), Slatey Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Chestnut Hill: Dandridge Municipal Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.1%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.2%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.3%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Chestnut Hill:

Marital status in Chestnut Hill, TN
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 67.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Chestnut Hill:

  • High school or higher: 65.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chestnut Hill, TN (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,70372
Mainline Protestant4,67533
Catholic6981
Black Protestant5054
Other41
None23,822-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Jefferson County:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

4.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jefferson County:

10.9%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.4%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Chestnut Hill:

  • WLIK (1270 AM; 5 kW; NEWPORT, TN; Owner: WLIK, INC)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WSEV (930 AM; 5 kW; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WVLZ (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: KIRKLAND WIRELESS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMTN (1300 AM; 5 kW; MORRISTOWN, TN)
  • WCRK (1150 AM; 5 kW; MORRISTOWN, TN; Owner: RADIO ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WNOX (990 AM; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN)
  • WRJZ (620 AM; 5 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNPC (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NEWPORT, TN; Owner: HARRIS BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • WKJV (1380 AM; 25 kW; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST OUTREACH MISSIONS)
  • WQBB (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POWELL, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chestnut Hill:

  • WNPC-FM (92.9 FM; NEWPORT, TN; Owner: HARRIS BROADCASTING INC DBA WNPC INC)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WSEV-FM (105.5 FM; GATLINBURG, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WEZG (99.3 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WMXK (94.1 FM; MORRISTOWN, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WUOT (91.9 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJXB-FM (97.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WQNS (104.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBGQ (100.7 FM; BULLS GAP, TN; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WJDT (106.5 FM; ROGERSVILLE, TN; Owner: C & S BROADCASTING)
  • W266AA (101.1 FM; KODAK, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chestnut Hill:

  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WATE-TV (Channel 6; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WATE, G.P.)
  • WTNZ (Channel 43; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WJZC-LP (Channel 22; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WEEE-LP (Channel 32; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WEZK-LP (Channel 28; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chestnut Hill)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Chestnut Hill (Lat: 35.905361 Lon: -83.296556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WNNC292,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.500 MHz, 453.175 MHz, Grant Date: 07/04/2023, Expiration Date: 07/15/2033, Certifier: Harry Watson, Registrant: U T Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, Phone: (865) 305-2580, Fax: (865) 305-9004, Email:

  • Adjacent To English Mountain Fire Tower (Lat: 35.901472 Lon: -83.298222), Call Sign: KCZ402,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2023, Expiration Date: 10/27/2033, Registrant: Metro Communications LLC, 1210 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921, Phone: (865) 546-0311, Fax: (865) 546-8666, Email:

  • Adjacent To English Mountain Fire Tower (Lat: 35.901472 Lon: -83.298222), Call Sign: WDW331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.100 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2023, Expiration Date: 10/27/2033, Registrant: Metro Communications LLC, 1210 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921, Phone: (865) 546-0311, Fax: (865) 546-8666, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NA CHESTNUT, 9.8 Nm On 70.80 Degree Y Bearing To 14 (Lat: 35.910556 Lon: -83.329722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.2 m, Call Sign: WQOV911,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2012, Expiration Date: 02/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2018, Certifier: Scott Hedspeth, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chestnut Hill, TN
  • 65.2%Electricity
  • 15.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 6.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.9%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chestnut Hill, TN
  • 75.2%Electricity
  • 12.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 2.3%Utility gas


Chestnut Hill compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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