Apison
Hamilton County, TN
Population from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 Census; income and household figures from the 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, since Apison's small population falls below the threshold for a standalone Census QuickFacts summary page.
Rural Character, East of Chattanooga
Apison is an unincorporated rural community east of Chattanooga, with no city hall, downtown district, or traffic signals. The first recorded land grant in the area went to the Swisher family in 1841; when the railroad arrived in 1881, the stop was renamed Apison after large deposits of Apison shale rock found along the tracks.
The community retains a distinctly rural, larger-lot feel while also being one of the faster-growing new-construction areas in the region, about 15 miles from the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant.
Why Buyers Choose Apison
No city hall, downtown district, or traffic signals — a larger-lot, rural feel close to Chattanooga.
The community's namesake, discovered along the railroad tracks when the line reached Apison in 1881.
Converted into a Tres Dias retreat center in 2001.
About 15 miles from the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant at Enterprise South Industrial Park.
“Apison — real, local expertise.”
Apison Neighborhoods
A sample of the neighborhoods buyers ask about most.
A newer subdivision built by D.R. Horton.
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Apison Parks
- Covered pavilion
- Dog run area
- Horseshoe pits
- Tennis courts
- Walking track
Apison Schools
- Apison Elementary School
- East Hamilton Middle School
- East Hamilton High School
- Lester Coon Adventist School (K-8, Seventh-day Adventist)
School assignments are based on home address, not neighborhood name, and can change. Contact Hamilton County Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property. Choice Homes makes no representation regarding school quality or enrollment eligibility.
Apison FAQ
No — Apison is an unincorporated rural community in Hamilton County with no city government.
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