The city was named for Walter Harriman, a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Located in beautiful Roane County, Tennessee, Harriman is one lovely city! It has a population of 6,350, and may as well be a suburb of Knoxville, as so many of the residents head there for work
The city was named for Walter Harriman, a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Located in beautiful Roane County, Tennessee, Harriman is one lovely city! It has a population of 6,350, and may as well be a suburb of Knoxville, as so many of the residents head there for work. It's set in between the Tennessee Valley and the Cumberland Plateau. The views from anywhere in the city are phenomenal, with the beautiful Walden Ridge popping up in the background. The city has a rich history that you can learn about at many of the interesting historical points and at the great museums found in the city. There's a lot of great original Victorian architecture to take in and plenty of good food and friendly attitudes. Plus, finding rental housing here is a cinch!
Moving to Harriman is pretty straightforward. Once you've decided this is where you'd like to be, all you have to do is start making appointments with different landlords. Of course you'll want to allow 4-6 weeks to rent an apartment - it always takes a little more time than you'd think. And it's good to think about exactly what you'd like from your new home. Looking for luxury apartments or all bills paid apartments might take a little more time than if you're being less picky. Try to spend some time in the area before you move, in order to get a sense of the different neighborhoods and what it is you're looking to get out of your next move.
What you'll need
The market isn't terribly competitive in Harriman but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take your apartment hunt seriously and treat it like a job! You'll want to have all the right documents ready and available as soon as you get to town. This includes a copy of your ID, your credit report, bank statements, pay stubs, letter of employment and references. If you don't have a job yet, you can write a letter explaining your situation and hope that does the trick. Bring your checkbook along, whatever you do. Being able to put some cash down on your apartment right away is the best thing you can do to make it happen.
Harriman is located in an incredibly pretty, mountainous area just outside Knoxville. It covers a fair amount of land so, although the city maintains the same feel across its different neighborhoods, there are some slight differences depending on where you live. Here is a little bit of background info on the different areas.
Midtown: This area is where the major highways cross through, both I-40 and Route 27. It's a good place to live for folks who need to commute to work out of town. It's also good if you like living close to the river, as it snakes along the southern edge of this neighborhood.
Emory Heights: This area makes up the center of town and provides great views of Walden Ridge from Roane Street. This is where you'll find the charming, historical sections and a lot of rental properties and apartments.
Northern Harriman: Up north is a more rural section, which is where a lot of native Harriman residents prefer to settle. Housing is a bit more scarce here. Still, you shouldn't have much trouble finding great spots to settle down regardless of where you're looking in Harriman.
There's plenty of green space for you in Harriman; Paper Maker Ball Field, Flour Mill Flats Field, Riverfront Park and Cumberland Park are all out there waiting for you. If you're looking for bigger and greener, try your hand at golf at Emory Golf and Country Club.
When it comes to food, there's Chuck's Deli, Pizza Station, El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant and Hardees. That's right, you'll never go hungry in Harriman.
