Sharps Chapel is a community located in the Knoxville metro area, in Union County, TN. Henry Sharp, an American Revolutionary War veteran, settled in the community on a 700 acre land. According to the 2007 census, the population for Sharps Chapel is 2,318. The school that serves the area is Sharps Chapel Elementary, with about 141 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5. One of the best places to visit when you are in Sharps Chapel is the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Also, be sure to stop by to see the Big Ridge State Park, which has activities such as Camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. One famous person from Sharps Chapel is Florence Reece. Local businesses include Lakeview Boat Dock and Lost Creek General Store.