Maryville, Tennessee (Alcoa: where to stay, crime rates, hotel)

[Cassidy]

Hello,

I have lived in Northwestern Ohio since I was 10 years old and quite frankly, I am sick of ice covered streets, muddy rivers, and flat scenery. So, with that said, I have been looking at various places to live and have been focused lately on Maryville, Tennessee. I must admit, I am a huge high school football fan so thats how I found the city in the first place. But, you add in the moderate weather, mountains near by, the ocean within a days drive, and the smaller city size....I can't find many reasons why anyone who loves the outdoors like I do wouldn't love Maryville. Which brings me to my Thread...Please remark on what you have discovered about Maryville, it's crime rates, quality of public education, cost of living, High school football, and whatever else you would like to add. Also, in the near future I have decided to take an extended weekend exploring Maryville. Please comment on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see. I truely appreciate any and all responses.

Cassidy

[klosk]

if you go to Moderator cut: PM this info plz, link not allowed then click on neighborhood information and then click on city profile then pull up Tennessee and then pull up maryville you will find great demographics for that city. Infact you can find good demos for any sizable city in any state you want. I checked and Maryville is on the list. It will give you info on schools, crime( it breaks crime into areas such as violent, buglary, rape and so on), air quailty, water shed, climate, snow, rain, population etc. It is a good way of getting info, but it may be a little out dated but not by more then a few years. It will give you some idea to work with.

[mbmouse]

You can also get that info right here on City-Data's main page

[Cassidy]

First off, Thanks for the tip. This is the first time i've posted a thread, so please bare with me...After re-reading what I originally posted, I probably should have mentioned that I'm open to checking out other city/towns as well. My only real requirement is that the high school football program is something worth checking out....I guess we all have our hobbies...lol...By the way, I'm a Steelers fan, a Penn State fan, and I definately will become a Volunteer. My wife will be accompanying me on the trip so a nicer hotel recomendation would be greatly appreciated (preferably with a jacuzzi). Also, she is slightly reluctant to relocate so help me sell her on what she has never seen.

[mbmouse]

ALL of TN high schools (from what I have seen and on the news....yes they have highlights from local high school footballs, and basketball, and softball, teams on the local news channels every Friday if not more often!) are REALLY supportive of their hometown high school football team.
Ok, for all you teachers out there, yes I realize that was about the longest run on sentence in history. LOL!!!!!

[hiknapster]

Naw. That wasn't a run-on sentence. Your fine, MBMOUSE!

Friday night football is HUGE here. It is THE entertainment venue! If that is what you are into, East Tennessee is a great choice.

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by Cassidy

Hello,

I have lived in Northwestern Ohio since I was 10 years old and quite frankly, I am sick of ice covered streets, muddy rivers, and flat scenery. So, with that said, I have been looking at various places to live and have been focused lately on Maryville, Tennessee. I must admit, I am a huge high school football fan so thats how I found the city in the first place. But, you add in the moderate weather, mountains near by, the ocean within a days drive, and the smaller city size....I can't find many reasons why anyone who loves the outdoors like I do wouldn't love Maryville. Which brings me to my Thread...Please remark on what you have discovered about Maryville, it's crime rates, quality of public education, cost of living, High school football, and whatever else you would like to add. Also, in the near future I have decided to take an extended weekend exploring Maryville. Please comment on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see. I truely appreciate any and all responses.

Cassidy

If you want to know about Maryville and its people, local sports, community events, crime, etc., read the local newspaper online daily. I believe in Maryville that is the Maryville Daily Times. The visit is a good idea, as is statistical information, but the newspaper will also allow you to follow the town current happenings and plans for the future from your current home and give you a good feel for the place.

[Cassidy]

Originally Posted by LauraC

If you want to know about Maryville and its people, local sports, community events, crime, etc., read the local newspaper online daily. I believe in Maryville that is the Maryville Daily Times. The visit is a good idea, as is statistical information, but the newspaper will also allow you to follow the town current happenings and plans for the future from your current home and give you a good feel for the place.

Thanks Laura. Actually, I've been doing my homework and already bookmarked the daily times page. You're right, it is an excellent way to gain hometown information.

[Elrod]

I'm moving to Maryville this summer to teach at Maryville College so I've spent a lot of time exploring the community. From what I've discovered, there are four high schools in Blount County: Maryville High School in Maryville city, Alcoa High School, William Blount High School, and Heritage High School. People say all four are good, but Maryville HS is one of the best in the state. The same seems to go for the middle and elementary schools. All Blount County schools are good, especially compared to the rest of the state, where school performance is traditionally uneven. But Maryville city schools generally carry a better academic reputation. As for HS sports, both Maryville HS and Alcoa HS regularly compete for the state football title (they're in different divisions, I think) and they all have very good girls' sports as well. When I visited, I watched an hour-long program on cable about Maryville HS football. I've never seen anything like that before!

Crime is very low - virtually non-existent beyond regular old youthful nuisance crime (vandalism, etc.) that you find in any community. There seems to be a real sense of community too; there is a new Civic Arts Center coming up this summer (funded by Maryville College and the City of Maryville and Alcoa); there's a beautiful new public library; and there's a great park system. Having lived in more community-minded suburbs and in "anything goes" suburbs, I prefer the kind where people are willing to pay a smidgeon more in local taxes to support things that genuinely benefit everybody. I get the picture that Maryville is that kind of community. But if you want the lowest possible property taxes, you can live outside Maryville city and still get the benefits of being near the town!

[Cassidy]

Originally Posted by Elrod

I'm moving to Maryville this summer to teach at Maryville College so I've spent a lot of time exploring the community. From what I've discovered, there are four high schools in Blount County: Maryville High School in Maryville city, Alcoa High School, William Blount High School, and Heritage High School. People say all four are good, but Maryville HS is one of the best in the state. The same seems to go for the middle and elementary schools. All Blount County schools are good, especially compared to the rest of the state, where school performance is traditionally uneven. But Maryville city schools generally carry a better academic reputation. As for HS sports, both Maryville HS and Alcoa HS regularly compete for the state football title (they're in different divisions, I think) and they all have very good girls' sports as well. When I visited, I watched an hour-long program on cable about Maryville HS football. I've never seen anything like that before!

Crime is very low - virtually non-existent beyond regular old youthful nuisance crime (vandalism, etc.) that you find in any community. There seems to be a real sense of community too; there is a new Civic Arts Center coming up this summer (funded by Maryville College and the City of Maryville and Alcoa); there's a beautiful new public library; and there's a great park system. Having lived in more community-minded suburbs and in "anything goes" suburbs, I prefer the kind where people are willing to pay a smidgeon more in local taxes to support things that genuinely benefit everybody. I get the picture that Maryville is that kind of community. But if you want the lowest possible property taxes, you can live outside Maryville city and still get the benefits of being near the town!

WOW!! That is great information! Thank you so much. My wife and I currently live in a larger city and she (we) really wants that small-town atmosphere. I work in the public sector and she often volunteers for different events that I am attached to so she would love to extend her service to a community that she would feel more of an intimate part of. Thanks again!