Moving to Farragut, TN: Relocation Guide (2026)

So you're moving to Farragut. Congratulations! This West Knox County town sits along I-40 and Kingston Pike, about 17 miles west of downtown Knoxville, and it's one of the most popular landing spots in East Tennessee.

If you're still deciding, start with our pros and cons of living in Farragut. This guide is the practical part: utilities, school enrollment, your license and tags, taxes, and how to shop for homes for sale in Farragut without surprises.

Here's what we'll cover:

Farragut Move at a Glance

• County: Knox County. The Town incorporated in 1980, and part of its western edge borders Loudon County.
• Population: 23,506 at the 2020 Census and an estimated 25,121 on July 1, 2025, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Median sale price: about $739,000 for the three months ending September 2026, according to Redfin.
• Schools: Knox County Schools. Zoning follows the address.
• Taxes: no Town property tax. You pay Knox County property tax only.

Your First 30 Days Checklist

The Town's New Resident Checklist is a handy starting point. Here's our version, in the order most folks need it:

1. Start electric, water, and gas service before closing day.
2. Sign up with a private trash hauler, since the Town doesn't collect trash.
3. Enroll in Rural Metro fire protection if your home isn't already covered.
4. Forward your mail at the Farragut Post Office, 11409 Municipal Center Drive.
5. Get your Tennessee driver license within 30 days.
6. Title and register your vehicle, and register to vote, at the Knox County Clerk office inside Farragut Town Hall.
7. Enroll the kids in school at their zoned campus.
8. Grab a library card at the Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road, and a free membership at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Boulevard.

Each fall, the Town also runs an Introduction to Farragut program for new residents. Call Town Hall at (865) 966-7057 for dates.

Setting Up Utilities in Farragut

Utilities here come from several providers, and none of them is the Town itself. Line these up a week or two before you move.

Electric, Water, and Gas

• Electric: Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB), (844) 687-5282.
• Water and sewer: First Utility District of Knox County, (865) 966-9741.
• Natural gas: Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB), (865) 524-2911.
• Phone and internet: the Town lists TDS Telecom for phone service. Check internet providers by address.

Trash and Recycling

The Town of Farragut does not provide garbage or recycling pickup. Your HOA may contract a hauler, so ask first. If not, the Town lists private haulers including Waste Connections (865-522-8161) and Ward Waste Solutions (865-805-7896). Knox County also runs recycling drop-off centers.

Fire Protection Through Rural Metro

This one surprises a lot of newcomers. Fire service in Farragut comes from Rural Metro Fire, and it works by subscription. Rural Metro says the membership price is based on your home's square footage, coverage starts the day after you enroll, and it isn't retroactive. Homes without a membership get billed for any fire response. Call Rural Metro at (800) 624-5835 to check your address or sign up the week you close.

Enrolling in School

Farragut is served by Knox County Schools, and four campuses sit in town: Farragut Primary (K to 2), Farragut Intermediate (3 to 5), Farragut Middle (6 to 8), and Farragut High (9 to 12). Not every Farragut address is zoned to those schools, so check yours with the district's School Zone Search tool and confirm with the district. We never promise a school assignment.

Knox County Schools says new students enroll in person at the zoned school, and there's no online registration for new students. Bring a printed enrollment packet plus proof of birth, a Tennessee immunization certificate, a physical from the past year, and proof of residence such as a gas, water, or electric bill in the parent's name. The Office of Enrollment is at (865) 594-1502.

Farragut High School, one of four Knox County Schools campuses inside the Town of Farragut.

Driver License, Title, and Registration

Tennessee gives new residents 30 days to get a Tennessee driver license and register their vehicles. First-time Tennessee licenses are handled at state Driver Services Centers, and the Town lists nearby options in Oak Ridge (475 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Alcoa, Strawberry Plains, and Knoxville on Gore Road.

For your car, the Knox County Clerk has an office on the first floor of Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (865-966-5205). The Clerk asks for your out-of-state title (or lienholder information), your ID, and proof of Knox County residence. The Clerk lists $76 for a typical title and standard plate. Tennessee ended vehicle emissions testing in 2022, so there's no test to schedule.

Property Tax Calendar

Farragut has no Town property tax. You'll pay Knox County only, and the Knox County Commission adopted a 2026 rate of $1.0158 per $100 of assessed value on August 31, 2026. Homes are assessed at 25% of appraised value, so a $739,000 home pays about $1,877 a year. The Knox County Property Assessor lists these dates:

• January 1: assessment date. Whoever owns the home that day owes the year's tax.
• October 1: taxes are due and payable.
• February 28: last day to pay without penalty.
• March 1: unpaid taxes become delinquent.
• April 5: deadline to apply for the tax freeze and tax relief programs.

Closing in the fall? Ask your closing attorney how the current year's bill is split. Then plug your price into our mortgage calculator for a monthly number.

Lakes, Mountains, and Getting Around

Here are rough drive times from Farragut Town Hall, based on OpenStreetMap routing on October 23, 2026. Clear roads give the low end, and times depend on traffic, so add more at rush hour on I-40:

• Concord Park on Fort Loudoun Lake: about 4 miles, roughly 8 to 15 minutes.
• Turkey Creek shopping area: about 5 miles, roughly 10 to 20 minutes.
• Melton Hill Dam: about 13 miles, roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: about 16 miles, roughly 25 to 35 minutes.
• Downtown Knoxville (Market Square): about 17 miles, 25 minutes with clear roads and 35 to 45 minutes at rush hour.
• McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): about 17 miles, roughly 27 to 40 minutes.
• Townsend, the quiet side of the Smokies: about 37 miles, roughly 55 to 75 minutes.
• Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park: about 61 miles, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.

Fort Loudoun Lake, on the Tennessee River, curves along the south and east side of the area, and lake living is a big draw. Browse Farragut waterfront homes, or compare another lake town in our Lenoir City relocation guide. Working at the lab? Our Oak Ridge relocation guide covers that side of the county line.

Cost of Living and the Housing Market

Farragut is one of the pricier towns around Knoxville, and the numbers show it. Redfin put the median sale price at about $739,000 for the three months ending September 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier, at $272 per square foot. Homes sold in a median of 53 days, at 98.1% of list price, and 29.4% had a price drop. Census estimates put the median value of owner-occupied homes at $583,400 (ACS 2020 to 2024), with 84.7% of homes owner-occupied.

Other costs help balance it out. Tennessee doesn't tax wages, and the county-only property tax keeps the yearly bill lower than in many Nashville suburbs. Check your budget with our home affordability calculator before you tour.

Neighborhoods and Areas to Know

Farragut's homes span about five decades. Today's active listings run from a 1977 home on Lost Tree Lane to builds finished in 2026, per flexmls. A few areas to know:

• Kingston Pike and the Town center: Town Hall, the library, and shopping, with established subdivisions from the 1970s and 1980s nearby.
• Turkey Creek: the big shopping and dining area on the east side, along the Farragut and Knoxville line.
• Near Fort Loudoun Lake: lake access and some waterfront lots, though some lake-area addresses sit outside Town limits.
• Growing edges: newer construction, including 2025 and 2026 builds. See current new construction homes in Farragut.

Looking higher up the price range? Browse luxury homes in Farragut. Want lower maintenance? See our condos and townhomes guide.

Homes for Sale in Farragut Right Now

Here's a sample of active listings in Farragut as of October 23, 2026, from a condo to an estate. Listings change fast, so tap any home to see its current status.

$485,000

3 beds | 2 baths

548 Lost Tree Lane, Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1355991

Listing courtesy of Phil Cobble Fine Homes & Land

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$775,000

4 beds | 3 baths

372 Ivey Farms Road, Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1359138

Listing courtesy of ResultsMLS.com

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$799,000

4 beds | 2 full, 1 half bath

312 Axton Drive, Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1343070

Listing courtesy of The Real Estate Firm, Inc.

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$1,199,900

5 beds | 4 full, 1 half bath

12928 Yorkshire Fog Lane (Lot 50), Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1346306

Listing courtesy of Saddlebrook Realty, LLC

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$1,856,000

5 beds | 5 baths

12564 Daisy Field Lane, Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1358337

Listing courtesy of Realty Executives Main Street

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$2,459,999

5 beds | 4 full, 1 half bath

367 Barnsley Road, Farragut, TN 37934

MLS# 1348673

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Signature

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What to Know Before You Buy

• Check the Town line. The 37934 ZIP code includes homes outside Farragut's limits, which changes who handles zoning, codes, and some services. Look up the parcel with the Knox County Property Assessor.
• Ask about HOA rules and fees. Many subdivisions have them, and some cover trash pickup.
• Price in Rural Metro. Add the membership to your monthly budget.
• Look at flood risk. First Street data on Redfin shows about 5% of Farragut properties at severe flood risk over the next 30 years, so check the map near creeks and the lake.
• Plan on driving. Redfin gives Farragut a Walk Score of 13.

Everyday errands in Farragut, like this Publix, mostly happen by car.

Buying from another state? Here's how we handle buying a home from out of state, with video tours and remote closings. Our Greater Knoxville relocation guide and Knox County homes for sale page help if you're still comparing towns.

Selling Before You Move?

If you own a home now, we can help y'all time both sides. Our buying and selling at the same time page walks through the options. Already in the Knoxville area? Get a free home value estimate and see what you'd walk away with using our home sale calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Farragut, TN

Does Farragut have a town property tax?

No. Farragut homeowners pay Knox County property tax only. The 2026 county rate is $1.0158 per $100 of assessed value, and homes are assessed at 25% of appraised value.

Who provides electric service in Farragut?

Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB). Water and sewer come from First Utility District, and natural gas comes from KUB.

Does the Town of Farragut pick up trash?

No. You'll sign up with a private hauler unless your HOA already contracts one.

How do I enroll my child in school in Farragut?

Find your zoned school with Knox County Schools' School Zone Search, then enroll in person with a printed packet, proof of birth, immunization and physical records, and proof of residence.

How far is Farragut from downtown Knoxville?

About 17 miles by I-40. Plan on about 25 minutes with clear roads and 35 to 45 minutes at rush hour, depending on traffic.

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Moving to Farragut? Our team helps buyers and sellers across Knox County and the rest of East Tennessee, and we'd love to help y'all settle in. Explore more Knoxville homes for sale while you plan. MaX House, brokered by LPT Realty.

Cover photo: Town of Farragut welcome sign by Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photos: Farragut High School, public domain; Publix in Farragut by Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0; both via Wikimedia Commons.