

Of course, affordable housing continues to be a hot topic. The city continues to struggle with adequate student housing for University of Tennessee at Knoxville students, but more than 850 units are bound for Cumberland Avenue. Roughly 90% of new Knoxville apartments are luxury, and multiple projects are planned on the same road near the southern banks of the Tennessee River.ĭevelopers also are capitalizing on trends in other markets, including Rick Dover, who has transformed the former Tennessee Supreme Court Building in downtown Knoxville into housing that’s part hotel, part Airbnb and part apartment. All about apartment living in KnoxvilleĪs the Knoxville housing market grows, trends continue to evolve. The episode is available now on Apple, Spotify and other streaming platforms.Ĭheck out additional apartment-related stories from, your best source for residential news in Knoxville. We break down amenities that are most important in a downtown environment, how lifestyles change upon moving downtown and which hidden costs you might not be considering. Listen as growth and development editor Brenna McDermott and downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz, yours truly, help guide you through the decision of whether it makes sense to give urban life a try. No matter how you slice it, living in the center of the city almost always is more expensive than the suburbs.įortunately, we at Knox News have you covered, as "The Scruffy Stuff" podcast examines how you could make downtown living work −that is, if the move is right for you. Watch Video: VIDEO: The former state supreme court building is now The Tributeĭowntown Knoxville living is a fantasy for many and a reality for few.
