Rocky Top, Tennessee

About Rocky Top

Set in the northeastern part of Tennessee, Rocky Top is a small town, home to 1,664 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rocky Top is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,027 residents per square mile.

📰 Rocky Top News Today

• Which should-win game for Tennessee football scares you the most? Rocky Top Talk · Aug 18
• Starting Quarterback Named for Tennessee Football’s Opening Opponent Rocky Top Insider · Aug 18
• Tennessee Men’s Tennis Set To Host Rocky Top Invite University of Tennessee Athletics · Aug 13
• Tennessee Football Practice Notes And Observations: Fall Practice No. 10 Rocky Top Insider · Aug 18
• Report: Tennessee two-way player Blaine Brown undergoes elbow surgery Rocky Top Talk · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rocky Top Unique

• The only place in America named Rocky Top — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rocky Top

• Coal Creek Smokehouse BBQ — barbecue
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Glenn's Pizza and Grill — pizza
• Houck's Deli
• La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Mary J and Ray's Unicorn Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Coal Creek Miners Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rocky Top

• Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Norris Dam State Park reviews ★
• Pine Hill Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rocky Top

• Lake City Elementary
• Lake City Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rocky Top

🏘️ Nearby Communities