Bluff City, TN

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Population
1,836
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,456 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$157,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$931/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,059
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Bluff City is a quiet, close-knit community tucked along the shores of Boone Lake in Northeast Tennessee. Home to around 1,800 residents, the town offers a relaxed pace of life with easy access to water recreation. Locals spend weekends boating, fishing along the South Fork Holston River, or taking evening walks by the downtown boardwalk and pavilion. The scenic waterside setting gives the area a peaceful charm that defines everyday life here.

Families are served by Bluff City Elementary alongside Sullivan East Middle and High School, with several regional colleges located just a short drive away. Sitting right between Bristol and Johnson City, the town gives commuters quick access to major employers, medical centers, and shopping throughout the Tri-Cities. It is an appealing landing spot for newcomers who want peaceful lakeside living paired with everyday convenience.

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