Parkridge
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- Clean & Green
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Neighborly Spirit
- Parks & Recreation
Not great for
- Nightlife
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- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
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Parkridge
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2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Parkridge: Featuring Some OF The Best Architecture In Knoxville"
Parkridge neighborhood is one of the oldest in Knoxville, Tennessee is located in East Knoxville just northeast of downtown. It It roughly encompasses an area south of Interstate 40 and the Knoxville Zoo, west of North Beaman Street and South Castle Street, north of Wimpole Avenue, Biddle Street, Brooks Avenue, Dandridge Avenue, McCalla Avenue, and Williow Avenue, then on the west by Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Harriet Tubman Street, and Hall of Fame Drive.
This neighborhood features some of the best beautiful architecture in the city as it is filled with Victorian style homes. This is a must see neighborhood with its vast selection of homes designed by one of the most popular architects of the era, George F. Barber. It was one of the original streetcar suburbs, and is still very walkable. In fact, downtown's Old City is just a short walk or bike ride away. Renovation abounds in the area and keeps this unpretentious neighborhood buzzing.
Back when many of the homes here were built, they were part of an area called Shieldstown, which was a very small small town established in the 1850s east of Knoxville. The Parkridge neighborhood is now dedicated to providing recreation and exploring horticulture, permaculture, and local food production, while conveying their sense of community with open minds of acceptance, respect, and inclusion.
This neighborhood features some of the best beautiful architecture in the city as it is filled with Victorian style homes. This is a must see neighborhood with its vast selection of homes designed by one of the most popular architects of the era, George F. Barber. It was one of the original streetcar suburbs, and is still very walkable. In fact, downtown's Old City is just a short walk or bike ride away. Renovation abounds in the area and keeps this unpretentious neighborhood buzzing.
Back when many of the homes here were built, they were part of an area called Shieldstown, which was a very small small town established in the 1850s east of Knoxville. The Parkridge neighborhood is now dedicated to providing recreation and exploring horticulture, permaculture, and local food production, while conveying their sense of community with open minds of acceptance, respect, and inclusion.
Recommended for
- Families with kids
Parkridge
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"The cusp of a good neighborhood."
Parkridge is on the north side of East Magnolia. Magnolia is notorious for drug crimes and prostitution. This is highly predominant in areas such as Burlington. Parkridge and surrounding areas offer a more quiet area that do not exhibit as much negative aspects of Magnolia. Parkridge like several other areas have been going through major renovations for the last several years. These changes in the area allow for a sparking of new life, with new care brought into the neighborhood. The people truly make a difference in this neighborhood. Parkridge is in close proximity to several parks, the zoo and downtown.
While going through renovations, some of the area may still appear to be run down. This can be a good opportunity to renovate and fix up a house. Unfortunately, the schools in the area are not regarded as the best in town, so people with children may take that into consideration. Being close to I 40, and Magnolia, this area may become congested and noisy at times, but it is generally not a problem. All in all, this area offers great access to the surrounding area for restaurants, shopping and parks. Couples seeking to own their first home may want to consider the area for a good affordable living space.
While going through renovations, some of the area may still appear to be run down. This can be a good opportunity to renovate and fix up a house. Unfortunately, the schools in the area are not regarded as the best in town, so people with children may take that into consideration. Being close to I 40, and Magnolia, this area may become congested and noisy at times, but it is generally not a problem. All in all, this area offers great access to the surrounding area for restaurants, shopping and parks. Couples seeking to own their first home may want to consider the area for a good affordable living space.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
