Riceville, TN

- Elevation
- 823 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Riceville is a small, quiet community in McMinn County, situated roughly halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga and just minutes south of Athens. Life here moves at a relaxed pace among rolling pastures, scenic East Tennessee countryside, and a close-knit neighborhood feel centered around the local elementary school. It offers plenty of open space and rural privacy, with convenient access to Interstate 75 for an easy drive to everyday shopping, dining, and regional jobs.
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