Downtown

Downtown Knoxville has had several face lifts over the years, and is currently in the process of another one.
In the past few years, new apartment buildings have popped up (or are in the process of popping up) and condo rental has increased, with several small condo areas becoming more prominent. Since the inclusion of a large movie theater in the area, as well as the continued-thriving of Market Square, living in downtown Knoxville has become more prominent.
For years there have been rumors of a grocery store opening up downtown, which has been a major deterrent for people on-the-fence about relocating to the area. With many restaurants and bars in the area, as well as the majority of the city’s major businesses having a headquarters downtown, generally speaking the area is sufficiently self-contained (except the lack of grocery store).
As in any downtown area, the cost of living is slightly higher than the rest of the city, but all things considered the Knoxville downtown is far cheaper than the downtown areas of other cities.
Unlike other downtown areas, Knoxville’s downtown is relatively small and easily conquered on foot. There are ample parking garages and parking spaces which are often cheap, but traveling by car isn’t necessary within the area.
Downtown is located only a few miles from the South Knoxville, North Knoxville, and campus areas, with easy access to the city’s major interstates.

The Downtown neighborhood of Knoxville has seen considerable growth in recent years as well as an increase in the restoration of its historical buildings. Many amenities have arrived in Knoxville, which has caused this neighborhood to become much more livable and as as a result changed the desirability of the homes within downtown Knoxville.

This neighborhood has now became a wealth of condominiums, loft apartments, and stunning penthouses thanks to the massive renovations that have taken place in recent years to save the historical building here. Some of the most treasured architectural gems can be found in the Downtown neighborhood, which is situated in the heart of the thriving theater district.

Not too long ago the Downtown neighborhood was somewhat of a ghost town after the end of regular business hours, but not anymore. It has once again began thrive and come alive with life after hours and at night. This is due to the myriad of developments within the area, which has become impossible to keep track of due the amount current happenings.

In the center of it all is Market Square, where on any given weekend morning you are sure to forget you are in the midst of small Southern city. Market Square has turned into a fabulous little village of its own, where individuals can go to enjoy an outdoor patio that line the square and watch others as they splash through the sidewalk fountains, watch lovers walk arm in arm strolling through the park, and listen to side walk musicians play their hearts out for a few quarters.