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Bulls Gap, TN

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Population
768
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,176 ft
Median Home Value
$178,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$779/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,857
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bulls Gap

Bulls Gap sits in a natural gap in the East Tennessee hills, offering a quiet rural setting with deep railroad roots. The community grew around the rail lines in the nineteenth century, and you can still see that heritage today in the preserved 1900 train depot that serves as the town hall and museum. U.S. Route 11E runs directly through the area, giving residents a straightforward drive to jobs, shopping, and medical care in nearby Morristown, Greeneville, and the Tri-Cities.

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Daily life here is low-key and neighborly. Community gatherings often celebrate local history, including ties to Hee Haw star Archie Campbell, while the surrounding Hawkins County countryside provides room to spread out and enjoy mountain views. For anyone looking for affordable housing, minimal traffic, and a peaceful base in the foothills, Bulls Gap offers classic small-town Tennessee living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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