Home » Communities Communities Hardin Valley Hardin Valley is a fast-growing community in the West-Northwest Sector of Knox County Karns Karns is one of the few communities left in the West Knoxville area that could be considered rural. Though Karns has seen an uptick in new housing over the past 8-10 years Farragut Farragut is a wonderful township located in the deep western part of Knoxville. Farragut is a town with great history dating back to the Civil War Powell Powell is a close-knit community, with residents very proud to call the area home. Located in the northern section of Knoxville Fountain City The Fountain City Park / Duck Pond features a playground, library, and park, and is central to community life in the area. Oak Ridge Oak Ridge is most known for its role in the Manhattan Project – a massive operation conducted by the US, Britain, and Canada in an effort to develop the atomic bomb Maryville Head south of Knoxville and you will find the bustling small city of Maryville, TN. Anchored by the prestigious Maryville College Knoxville For those looking for more of a downtown/hustle-and-bustle/city-life type of atmosphere, they need look no further than Knoxville!