Forest Hills, Tennessee Weather
Forest Hills, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forest Hills, Knox County.
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About Forest Hills, Tennessee
Forest Hills rises from the undulating terrain of Knox County, a place where mature trees, remnants of older woodlands, still cast long shadows across its residential streets and the occasional open meadow. It lies 3.9 miles west-south-west of Knoxville, TN (from Knoxville, TN: bearing 251°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Knox. The land here, a tapestry of gentle slopes and broader valleys, is shaped by the very earth it stands upon, hinting at a geological history that predates human settlement. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to the broad-leafed canopies and the quiet, well-tended yards. The character of Forest Hills is one of serene domesticity, a community that seems to have settled into its landscape with a quiet, almost inherent grace. The economic pulse of Forest Hills has long been tied to the broader fortunes of the Knoxville region, with its residents often commuting to employment centers in the nearby city, contributing to a diverse local economy. While not a hub of industry itself, the area has benefited from its proximity to educational institutions and a growing service sector, fostering a stable, middle-class environment. Historically, the development of Forest Hills followed the post-war expansion, drawing families seeking a retreat from urban bustle while still maintaining access to amenities. There are no grand monuments or bustling marketplaces within Forest Hills itself, but rather a collection of thoughtfully designed neighborhoods and small commercial strips that cater to daily needs, reflecting a local tradition of understated convenience. The sense of place is found not in dramatic vistas, but in the familiar sight of a well-loved park or the quiet hum of life as dusk settles, bathing the streets in a soft, diffused light.
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| Location | Forest Hills, Knox County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.942582°N, 83.986575°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37215, 37160, 37604, 37027 |
| Area Code | 731, 615, 629 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forest Hills, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Hills, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Forest Hills includes coordinates 35.942582°N, 83.986575°W, situated in Knox County. ZIP code 37215, 37160, 37604, 37027. Telephone area code: 731, 615, 629. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
