Vestal
Ranked 6th best neighborhood in Knoxville
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Vestal
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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
"Montgomery Village: A Neighborhood With The Support Needed To Become An Awesome Neighborhood Once Again"
The Montgomery Village neighborhood is nestled within what is known as the Vestal Community of South Knoxville, which is separated from other sectors of the city of Knoxville by the Tennessee River. The neighborhood of Montgomery Village can be accessed from the city of Knoxville by the Gay Street Bridge or the Henley Street Bridge. This is a nice and quiet area where the homes are surrounded with plenty of wooded areas to provide residents with a country like setting within a city back drop.
The Montgomery Village neighborhood is mostly composed of low income families as this is an area where the housing development of Knoxville has stepped in during recent years to make some much needed improvements to bring a deteriorating neighborhood back to the forefront of existence in today's world.
The neighborhood of Montgomery Village is on the verge of rebuilding itself once again with the Friends of Literacy who have began a community library here in hopes of educating the residents and helping them with job search programs as well as computer classes, which are available free through the community library. Other organizations see real potential within this small community and its residents such as Montgomery Village Ministries, Montgomery Village Baptist Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and the Knoxville Community Development Corporation.
Together residents are making Montgomery Village a better place to live and raise a family by having neighborhood festivals in the spring and fall, programs for children in the summer, community beautification programs, neighborhood watch programs, and other programs that are helping to enhance this neighborhood.
The Montgomery Village neighborhood is mostly composed of low income families as this is an area where the housing development of Knoxville has stepped in during recent years to make some much needed improvements to bring a deteriorating neighborhood back to the forefront of existence in today's world.
The neighborhood of Montgomery Village is on the verge of rebuilding itself once again with the Friends of Literacy who have began a community library here in hopes of educating the residents and helping them with job search programs as well as computer classes, which are available free through the community library. Other organizations see real potential within this small community and its residents such as Montgomery Village Ministries, Montgomery Village Baptist Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and the Knoxville Community Development Corporation.
Together residents are making Montgomery Village a better place to live and raise a family by having neighborhood festivals in the spring and fall, programs for children in the summer, community beautification programs, neighborhood watch programs, and other programs that are helping to enhance this neighborhood.
Recommended for
- Professionals
Vestal
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
"Run down, older area"
Vestal is a small portion of the South Knoxville area, sitting in between the busy Chapman Highway, the Tennessee River, and Alcoa.
For the most part, Vestal consists of tiny, run-down houses. There are a few tiny, locally-owned businesses (like mechanics and restaurants) in small buildings, but for the most part the entire area is small houses.
Most of the homes are fixer-uppers and have low property value. Yards are rare and extremely small in the case they do exist.
Vestal sits just south of the river and right next to Chapman Highway, so its location is ideal in many ways. It’s only a short drive to the downtown area, and several back roads take you to highways leading to all of Knoxville’s major interstates.
There isn’t much as far as grocery stores, gas stations, or so on in the area, but a short trip to Chapman Highway leads to all those establishments.
Vestal isn’t exactly something to write home about.
For the most part, Vestal consists of tiny, run-down houses. There are a few tiny, locally-owned businesses (like mechanics and restaurants) in small buildings, but for the most part the entire area is small houses.
Most of the homes are fixer-uppers and have low property value. Yards are rare and extremely small in the case they do exist.
Vestal sits just south of the river and right next to Chapman Highway, so its location is ideal in many ways. It’s only a short drive to the downtown area, and several back roads take you to highways leading to all of Knoxville’s major interstates.
There isn’t much as far as grocery stores, gas stations, or so on in the area, but a short trip to Chapman Highway leads to all those establishments.
Vestal isn’t exactly something to write home about.
Vestal
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
"Neighborhood in Need of Care"
Vestal is an older neighborhood. The homes are mostly in need of repair and upgrades, but the lower and lower middle income residents have more pressing matters than home upgrades. Slightly ironic, the South Knoxville Optimist Park in located in Vestal, but in driving the neighborhood, I do not see optimism on the faces of the residents. Another park, Mary Vestal Park is right on the outskirts of the neighborhood, as is a small shopping center. Not too far away is Fort Dickerson Park. Not too far away from Downtown Knoxville and U.T. Vestal could be a great neighborhood, but there isn't much in the way of neighborhood spirit or anything else. There seems to always be renovations going on, but not much in the way of improvements on the large scale is ever seen. Anyone looking for an inexpensive home could come to Vestal, but unless there is a large surge of buyers moving in to the area, gunge-ho about renovating and improving the neighborhood, I'm afraid the neighborhood will continue the trend it has for what seems like generations...no change, no improvements, no great happenings.
Recommended for
- Singles
Vestal
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
"Vestal: Promising New Developments Ahead"
The Vestal neighborhood is adjacent to the South Knoxville community and together they share many similar qualities. This neighborhood is overly abundant with greenery and narrow winding streets that oftentimes shroud with charter homes, which give this neighborhood an air of remoteness and exclusivity.
For years the Vestal neighborhood has been misrepresented, but now is it slowly beginning to be challenged as more and more newcomers have began to move into the area and with it they have brought new awareness into the neighborhood. It is a small town within a huge town that is well known for its high community spirit that often brings its neighbors together for many community events.
The biggest event in this neighborhood is the Arts and Heritage festival that celebrates the community and re-introduces the transforming neighborhood to other South Knox communities. Vestal is proud of their distinct identity from other neighborhoods in the Knoxville area. Regardless of the residents social backgrounds, they still have a strong bond.
There is a friendly atmosphere with an unique hometown feeling that has become the main attraction for the Vestal neighborhood for many newcomers who are searching for a welcoming community. The strategic location of this south Knoxville neighborhood cannot be overstated either and Vestal has an distinct advantage of open space and lots of nature areas.
Proximity to the riverfront, the greenway systems, and pristine wilderness grants residents of this area lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Vestal is efficiently connected to the city center via highways and bridges, which can access all the amenities and creature comforts available downtown at their convenience.
This neighborhood is part of the Knoxville's urban renewal play, which is to bring new residential developments, retail spaces, and office spaces to the area, not to mention revitalize the riverfront. With the promising future that the Vestal neighborhood has close at hand, this area has become a hot market.
For years the Vestal neighborhood has been misrepresented, but now is it slowly beginning to be challenged as more and more newcomers have began to move into the area and with it they have brought new awareness into the neighborhood. It is a small town within a huge town that is well known for its high community spirit that often brings its neighbors together for many community events.
The biggest event in this neighborhood is the Arts and Heritage festival that celebrates the community and re-introduces the transforming neighborhood to other South Knox communities. Vestal is proud of their distinct identity from other neighborhoods in the Knoxville area. Regardless of the residents social backgrounds, they still have a strong bond.
There is a friendly atmosphere with an unique hometown feeling that has become the main attraction for the Vestal neighborhood for many newcomers who are searching for a welcoming community. The strategic location of this south Knoxville neighborhood cannot be overstated either and Vestal has an distinct advantage of open space and lots of nature areas.
Proximity to the riverfront, the greenway systems, and pristine wilderness grants residents of this area lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Vestal is efficiently connected to the city center via highways and bridges, which can access all the amenities and creature comforts available downtown at their convenience.
This neighborhood is part of the Knoxville's urban renewal play, which is to bring new residential developments, retail spaces, and office spaces to the area, not to mention revitalize the riverfront. With the promising future that the Vestal neighborhood has close at hand, this area has become a hot market.
Recommended for
- Families with kids
Vestal
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
"A reluctant affordable area"
Vestal is an area of Knoxville that has been run down for several years. While going through renovations as much of downtown area, this area is still home to a lot of families. Most of these families do not have the ability or capital to properly maintain the homes. This area is one of the lower socioeconomic areas of Knoxville. The homes are getting older, and several of them lack the renovation to make them energy efficient. The neighborhoods seem to retain their feel regardless of how many generations move through them.
Being in close proximity to downtown offers good medical and public transportation services. The cost of living is also very affordable. It may be a good area for college students or couples looking for a starter home. The schools in the area are not regarded as some of the higher education schools in the area. All in all, this area may not be the best area of Knoxville, but that does not mean it is terrible. It may be run down, it may not have the best school systems, but it is up to us to make places better. That can happen over time with people moving in.
Being in close proximity to downtown offers good medical and public transportation services. The cost of living is also very affordable. It may be a good area for college students or couples looking for a starter home. The schools in the area are not regarded as some of the higher education schools in the area. All in all, this area may not be the best area of Knoxville, but that does not mean it is terrible. It may be run down, it may not have the best school systems, but it is up to us to make places better. That can happen over time with people moving in.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
