Thiruvanmiyur is a largely residential neighborhood in the south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Tidel Information Technology Park in neighboring Taramani. It is also commonly referred to as the MICO layout of Chennai city. This name is likely to be derived from Thiru-aamai-yur. A 895 AD relic of Nrupatunga Varman found in Ambur has an inscription about 'Aamiyur' situated in mel-adayaru of Paduvurkottam. The name literally means city of turtles. This town's beach is an important turtle habitat. Thiruvanmiyur beach is a popular attraction and the beach line is 1 km from East Coast Road. The local community with the support of cotton house, has made an elderly walker's resting spot named after Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam (the former president of India).

Folklore around the place also say it might derives its name from Thiru-Valmiki-Ur, meaning location of the temple of Valmiki. The area is easily accessible by Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses and has a sprawling bus terminus. The MTC bus stops in the area are Jeyanthi Theatre, Thiruvanmiyur Bus Stand, Marundeeswarar temple, R.T.O office and Tidel park. SETC buses heading towards Pondicherry passes through the area and has a bus stop. The East Coast Road starting in Thiruvanmiyur leads to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry

Famous Landmarks in Thiruvanmiyur

Tidel Park

Light House

Gandhi Statue

Tara Book Store

By Car

- Time Taken to reach Tirupati from Thiruvanmiyur 2hr 10min.
- Distance in Kilometre 147.9km

By Bus

- Thiruvanmiyur to Koyambedu 1hr 20min (25.7km)
- Time Taken to reach Tirupati from Thiruvanmiyur 5hr 56min.

By Train

- Thiruvanmiyur to MRTS Chennai 25min (10.8km)
- MRTS Chennai to Tirupati 5hr 10min.
(Train 2 times a day)