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South Knoxville Community Guide

If you are thinking about moving to or buying a home in the South Knoxville, TN area, you might be interested in what the community has to offer. Here is a great community guide to get you started with exploring and learning about the South Knoxville area. This guide includes some area statistics and market information, as well as a few highlighted local dining spots, parks and recreation locations, and some of the arts and culture in the area.

About

South Knoxville offers a quirky personality with lots of charm!

South Knoxville is just across the river and is easily accessible to the downtown area via the Henley Street Bridge or I-40. Slightly off the beaten path, South Knoxville neighborhoods provide a more tranquil, scenic Knoxville lifestyle. This area is predicted to experience many changes as the South Knoxville Riverfront Development project gets underway. Here you will find our Urban Wilderness, the Dogwood Trail community, Ijams Nature Center, Island Home Park, Tennessee School for the Deaf (TSD), and Gary Underwood Park. Another recent addition to this area is Suttree Landing Park, with beautiful riverfront views perfect for playtime or a picnic with family and friends.

A mixture of historic and new construction homes can be found in this area that is close enough to Knoxville staples such as Ye Olde Steakhouse, King Tut's Grill, and Sweet Pea's Barbeque and Soul House, but far enough to enjoy scenic views. Then there's the more recently developed area along Sevier Ave. that leads into the historic Island Home neighborhood. Here you'll find Honeybee Coffee, Alliance Brewing Company and just a short drive away, SoKno Taco Cantina.

Area Schools

South Knoxville, TN Area Elementary Schools

Gap Creek Elementary School - K - 5 | Knox County School District

1920 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 577-4860

102 Students | 11:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

New Hopewell Elementary School - K - 5 | Knox County School District

757 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2194

231 Students | 12:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

Bonny Kate Elementary School - K - 5 | Knox County School District

7608 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2108

368 Students | 17:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

Mt Olive Elementary School - PK - 5 | Knox County School District

2507 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2170

267 Students | 13:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

South Knox Elementary School - PK - 5 | Knox County School District

801 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2100

173 Students | 15:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

Mooreland Heights Elementary School - PK - 5 | Knox County School District

5315 Magazine Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2105

330 Students | 12:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

Dogwood Elementary School - K - 5 | Knox County School District

705 Tipton Avenue Southeast, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-5677

522 Students | 12:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

South Knoxville, TN Area Middle Schools

South Doyle Middle School - 6 - 8 | Knox County School District

3900 Decatur Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 579-2133

1,013 Students | 15:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

South Knoxville, TN Area High Schools

South Doyle High School - 9 - 12 | Knox County School District

2020 Tipton Station Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 577-4475

873 Students | 16:1 - Students : Teacher ratio

South Knoxville, TN Area Private Schools

Mead Montessori School - PK - 3

2647 Bafford Place Southeast, Knoxville, TN, 37920 | (865) 577-0760

35 Students

Dining & Drinks

Ye' Olde Steak House

"Food fit for a king!" Come see why Ye Olde Steak House is hailed by Cityview Magazine as the best place to grab a steak in the greater Knoxville area, even beating out popular chains like Connor's or Ruth's Crisp. All their steaks are grilled over an open flame, seared to a sizzling perfection. Call ahead for reservations, because Ye' Olde Steak House fills up fast!

Location & Hours

6838 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday - Saturday 4:00PM - 9:00PM

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Printshop Beer Co.

Local beer brewery situated with scenic views along the Tennessee River. Printshop brews in a wide variety of styles, from stouts to IPAs to sours, and their offerings rotate throughout the year. You can also get your beer to go in a crowler, which is draft beer that comes in a 25 oz can. Printshop is rated as one of the best breweries in the greater Knoxville area, and makes for a great stopover after an exhausting bike ride in one of South Knoxville's many parks.

Location & Hours

1532 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday Closed
- Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Honeybee Coffee

"Coffee is the platform we use to care for others," says the owner of Honeybee Coffee. They seek the best quality green beans from all over the world, roast them to perfection on site, and serve up hot cups of jo at any of four spacious, relaxing locations across Knoxville. The coffee is good but the espresso is even better! Be sure to try a maple latte, finished with a dash of pink Himalayan sea salt. Yum!

Location & Hours

700 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Saturday - Sunday 8:00AM - 7:00PM

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Sports & Outdoors

Suttree Landing Park

Nestled along the Tennessee River, this 7.57-acre park is a scenic locale for fishers and kayakers, and also a popular spot with joggers. There are picnic tables, a children's playground, a public riverwalk, many picnic tables, and a pavilion with restrooms. The water along the shores is kept very clean and safe to play in. The park itself is well lit and open at all hours.

Location & Hours

1001 Waterfront Dr SE, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Daily 24 Hours

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Ijams Nature Center

This 315-acre nature center is a wild place where visitors of all ages and abilities can attend environmental education programs, hike, bike, paddle, climb or simply enjoy the day. Ijams is a wildlife sanctuary where everyone can learn about, enjoy and connect with nature. Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.

Location & Hours

2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 6:00PM

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Mead's Quarry Park

Once a functioning quarry that provided pink marble to buildings and monuments across the US, Mead's Quarry has been converted into a lush park with rugged hiking and biking trails, a central lake, scenic overlooks, and an observation deck. Mead's is an attractive spot during the hot summer months, as swimmers flock to cool off in its waters.

Location & Hours

3518 Island Home Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Fort Dickerson Park

Replica cannons adorn a ½ mile walkway encircling a historic, Civil War-era earthen fort. The park also features a four mile nature trail, which is popular with trail runners, hikers, and dog walkers alike. That trail runs around the Augusta Quarry, which contains a small but attractive lake.

Location & Hours

3000 Fort Dickerson Rd. SW, Knoxville, TN 37920

- Monday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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South Knoxville, TN Area Sports Complexes

South Knoxville, TN is also home to a few sports facilities, complexes, and fields such as:

Gary Underwood Park Soccer Field | 6135 Moore Rd. Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 

Cecil B. Webb Recreation Center | 923 Baker Ave. Knoxville, TN 37920

 South Knoxville Community Center |522 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920

Arts & Culture

Marble City Glassworks

Marble City Glassworks creates high quality functional art and high art with functionality. They also host regular glass blowing classes, so you can make your own art too!

Locations & Hours

116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Overview for South Knoxville, TN

10,499 people live in South Knoxville, where the median age is 32 and the average individual income is $27,527. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,499

Total Population

32 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,527

Average individual Income

Around South Knoxville, TN

There's plenty to do around South Knoxville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

28

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

38

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

30

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Village Mercantile, CAYE - Yelp Knoxville Takes Over Saw Works Brewing Company, and Drop Zone Distilling.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Village Mercantile page on Yelp Search 4503 Walker Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	4.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CAYE - Yelp Knoxville Takes Over Saw Works Brew... page on Yelp Search 708 E Depot Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.06 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Drop Zone Distilling page on Yelp Search 806 E Gov John Sevier Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	4.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sweet Smuckers Doughnuts page on Yelp Search 300 Union Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.6 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ooh LALA Indian Kitchen page on Yelp Search 2201 Kerns Rising Way on Google Maps	Dining	0.95 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Marc Nelson Denim page on Yelp Search 700 E Depot Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	2.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Landing Health and Performance page on Yelp Search 1020 Sevier Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.83 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rocky Top CrossFit page on Yelp Search 1412 North 6th Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.79 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Harrogate Lounge page on Yelp Search 409 Gay St on Google Maps	Nightlife	1.67 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gypsy Hands page on Yelp Search 711 N Central St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Campus Cuts by Monica page on Yelp Search 2441 University Commons Way on Google Maps	Beauty	2.28 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Western Plaza Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 4415 Kingston Pike on Google Maps	Beauty	4.38 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Bee's Knees page on Yelp Search 1133 Sevier Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.86 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South Knoxville, TN

Population Households Employment

South Knoxville has 4,738 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Knoxville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,499 people call South Knoxville home. The population density is 3,696.247 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,499

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

32

Median Age

53.82 / 46.18%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,738

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$27,527

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in South Knoxville, TN

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby South Knoxville. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Welcome to South Knoxville

From draft to micro brews

South Knoxville Community Guide

About

South Knoxville offers a quirky personality with lots of charm!

Area Schools

South Knoxville, TN Area Elementary Schools

South Knoxville, TN Area Middle Schools

South Knoxville, TN Area High Schools

South Knoxville, TN Area Private Schools

Dining & Drinks

Ye' Olde Steak House

Location & Hours

Printshop Beer Co.

Location & Hours

Honeybee Coffee

Location & Hours

Sports & Outdoors

Suttree Landing Park

Location & Hours

Ijams Nature Center

Location & Hours

Mead's Quarry Park

Location & Hours

Fort Dickerson Park

Location & Hours

South Knoxville, TN Area Sports Complexes

Arts & Culture

Marble City Glassworks

Locations & Hours

Overview for South Knoxville, TN

10,499

32 years

High

$27,527

Around South Knoxville, TN

28

Car-Dependent

38

Somewhat Bikeable

30

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for South Knoxville, TN

10,499

High

32

53.82 / 46.18%

4,738

2

$27,527

Schools in South Knoxville, TN

Browse Properties in the Area

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$799,000

$735,000

$683,000

$665,000

$649,500

$644,900

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$615,900

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