Rockford

Rockford was named for a rocky river ford (shallow crossing) used by settlers in the early 1800s who wanted to cross Little River to travel between Maryville and Knoxville.

Rockford now serves as a bedroom community for many people who commute to work in Knoxville, Maryville and Alcoa.

The community has one K-5 public school – Rockford Elementary – that is part of Blount County Schools.