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Farragut
Farragut is a quiet suburb of Knoxville, not a destination. Stop for a meal or a walk at the park if you're passing on I-40, but don't plan a trip here.
Farragut is a planned residential town in eastern Tennessee, about 20 minutes southwest of Knoxville. It has a handful of parks, a short greenway, and standard chain restaurants. Most travellers use it as a fuel-and-food stop on I-40 or as a budget sleep base for Knoxville. There is no historic downtown, no major attraction, and no reason to go out of your way.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airport
- TYS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Farragut911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Farragut, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFarragut is a low-crime suburb.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYS McGhee Tyson Airport (About 15–20 min by car; serves domestic flights.
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (drip)$2–4
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per person$15–30
- Budget bedVacation rental (whole house), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedBudget chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$90 · High US$150
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (About 15–20 min by car; serves domestic flights. Knoxville is the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Farragut: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. Farragut has no public transit of its own; Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses do not reach the town. Walking is impractical between the main commercial strips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
I-40 east, about 20 min
Market Square, the Sunsphere, and the University of Tennessee campus.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
I-40 east to US-321, about 45 min to the Sugarlands Visitor Center
Cades Cove and Newfound Gap are the main draws; expect crowds in summer and fall.
Pigeon Forge
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
I-40 east to US-441, about 40 min
Dollywood and tourist strip; busy and commercial.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
I-75 south, about 1 h 30 min
Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Turkey Creek / I-40 corridor
Chain hotels near shopping and restaurants; easy on/off the interstate.
Concord Road area
Quieter, closer to the river; a few hotels and vacation rentals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$90 | US$180 |
| Gas for a day of driving (about 80 km)1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Meal at a casual restaurant, per person2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$36 |
| Trip total≈ US$198 per person per day, bed included | US$396 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (drip) | $2–4 |
| Fast-food combo meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner, per person | $15–30 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Turkey Creek traffic on weekends can be heavy.
- No downtown core: everything is strip malls and big-box stores.
- The town is dry in parts — check if a restaurant serves alcohol before you sit down.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from McGhee Tyson Airport to Farragut: about $25–35 (check)
- Gas for a day of local driving: about $10–15
English is the local language; no phrase list needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Farragut. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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