Historic Neighborhoods
From downtown, north on Broadway, right on W. 5th Avenue, pass the old Knoxville High School building on your left, continue onto E. 5th Avenue, travel under the railroad track bridge, pass the Y.M.C.A. on your left, left on Winona Street, travel through park, arrive at the intersection of Winona Street and Washington Avenue. Right on Washington Avenue to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Old North Knoxville Old North Knoxville includes many of the most prestigious and elaborately styled Knoxville homes of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Many of these homes line the grand avenues of E. Scott, W. Glenwood, and Armstrong. Clustered around these stately homes, a variety of size is represented among homes. Lovely examples of Queen Anne, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Neoclassical style can be found in the neighborhood. A number of these homes were designed by George Barber, a local architect of national notoriety for mail order house plans, and Joseph Bauman, also a local architect.
An eclectic collection of used furniture, antique, automotive, and various well known home improvement related shops, many locally owned, are near Old North Knoxville along Central Avenue and Broadway. Within walking distance, along Central Avenue near the intersection of Central and Oklahoma Avenues, a popular coffee and sandwich shop anchors a cluster of shops. Another cluster of shops within walking distance of the neighborhood, including a well known bicycle shop, is clustered around the intersection of W. Glenwood Avenue and Broadway.
From downtown, north on Broadway, left on W. Glenwood Avenue, arrive at the intersection of W. Glenwood and E. Scott Avenues. Left on E. Scott Avenue to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Fourth & Gill This well known historic neighborhood began in the late nineteenth century and includes a collection of subdivisions that developed with access to street car lines. Grand examples of Victorian style line the streets, especially along the central blocks of Eleanor and Luttrell Streets. Also, remarkable examples of Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Neoclassical style can be found in the neighborhood. Homes designed by George Barber, a local architect of national notoriety for mail order house plans, and Joseph Bauman, also a local architect, are among the lovely homes in Fourth & Gill.
Shops and restaurants in Old City are within walking distance of the neighborhood. Also, an eclectic collection of used furniture, antique, and various well known and locally owned home improvement related shops are near Fourth & Gill along
Central Avenueand Broadway.From downtown, north on Broadway, right on Gill Avenue, arrive at the intersection of Gill Avenue and Eleanor Street. Left on Eleanor Street to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Seqouyah Hills Development of the neighborhood presently considered to be Sequoyah Hills began in the middle of the 1920 decade. Obelisks, fountains, and the gated park, known as Papoose Park, are among the elements within the neighborhood that remain from an elaborate development known as Talahi. Talahi was developed by real estate entrepreneur Robert Foust on land he purchased in 1926.
Sequoyah Hills contains some large and most impressive and elaborate examples of historic house styles. Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Spanish Eclectic styles are common in the neighborhood. Some examples of earlier styles are found along Kingston Pike in the vicinity of the neighborhood.
From downtown, west on Kingston Pike, left on Cherokee Boulevard.
Mechanicsville Mechanicsville developed within a concentration of important Knoxville factories during the late nineteenth century. Among these factories were Knoxville Iron Company and Knoxville Brewing Company.
In addition to a fine collection of Victorian style and later Eclectic style homes, Mechanicsville holds examples of the earlier Gothic Revival and Italianate styles. In general, the homes in the neighborhood range from large elaborate examples of style to tiny more vernacular “shotgun” homes. Among neighborhood landmarks are a building known as the “wedge” along
Deaderick Avenueand the Moses School building.From downtown, west on Western Avenue, right on College Street and right on Deaderick Avenue.
Chilhowee Park Development of the Chilhowee Park neighborhood began around the newly developed Chilhowee Park during the late nineteenth century. Styles in the neighborhood range from Victorian to the later Eclectic styles, including some striking examples of Craftsman and Colonial Revival style.
From downtown, east on Magnolia Avenue, right on Beaman Street, left on Woodbine to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Lindbergh Forest Lindbergh Forest was developed in the late 1920 decade by Victor McLean on property purchased from S.B. Luttrell. The neighborhood features…..styles. Stone and brick were heavily incorporated into the styles of houses which, with curvilinear streets, lends to the quaint primitive feeling of the neighborhood.
From downtown, south on Chapman Highway, left on Druid Drive to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
North Hills North Hills was developed in the late 1920 decade by Hugh, Carl, and George Fielden. North Hills Boulevard, the main street of the neighborhood, features the grand center median that is common in contemporary neighborhoods. Styles in the neighborhood include Tudor, Spanish Eclectic, and Colonial Revival.
From downtown, north on Broadway, right on Washington Pike. Right on North Hills Boulevard to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Fairmont/Emoriland Fairmont Emoriland was subdivided by the owner, Charles Emory, Sr., of the farm that was located on land that is now the neighborhood. Lots were sold during the middle of the 1920 decade. The neighborhood features the grand wide boulevards of Fairmont and Emoriland. Also, Emoriland Avenue contains an impressive center median, a feature that is common in contemporary neighborhoods. Styles in the neighborhood include Tudor, Spanish Eclectic, and Colonial Revival.
From downtown, north on Broadway, right on Fairmont Boulevard to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.
Island Home The neighborhood of Island Home was developed on the former grounds of the second home of Perez Dickenson, a prominent Knoxvillian. The neighborhood is named for this home. The land was owned by Dickenson until 1899 when it was purchased by the Island Home Park Company. Homes were not built in the neighborhood until around 1910. Interestingly, the center median, a common feature in contemporary neighborhoods, of Island Home Boulevard was the location of the street car lines that historically served the neighborhood. Styles in the neighborhood include Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman. The homes in Island Home are, in many cases, especially elaborate examples of style.
From downown, south on Chapman Highway, left on Sevier Avenue, follow Sevier Avenue to the entrance of Island Home to begin a tour of homes in the neighborhood.