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With some of the oldest homes in Knoxville, Oakwood has some beautiful architecture and detail that you just don't see in homes built today. Oakwood has been known in the past for being run down and wasn't a very desirable neighborhood to live in. With the recent popularity of renovating older homes, this area has seen an improvement in it's appeal and charm. The schools aren't the best in Knoxville, although they are trying to improve and meet the Federal," No Child Left Behind" guidelines and standards. Close to Interstates 275, 640 and 40, residents can easily get to anypart of the city or elsewhere rather easily. Also close to downtown and all it has to offer, residents are in a great position being so close, yet away from a lot of noise and traffic. Right in the center of Oakwood is Christianberry Park, which would be good for families with children, but of course, there aren't many of htose in the neighborhood because of the lacking school system. Hopefully with the influx of renovators, the city will take more of an interest in this particular school system thus bringing in more families. Still, the neighborhood does have a lot to offer so it is great for single folks and retirees. St. Marys Medical Center is another great asset to the neighborhood with great service and care for patients. So, if you are looking for a good neighborhood for your first home, or a home to retire in, Oakwood may be for you.

Well, you can judge this neighborhood by it's name. It is just as it claims to be. Very close to not only the U.T. campus, but Knoxville College as well. There are some historic homes in the area, most of which are rented to college students, and there are quite a few apartment complexes. Close to everything a student could want and all in walking and biking distance. While you are close to campus, you are close to downtown as well, which is great for the nightlife. The neighborhoods offers great shops, restaurants, bookstores, nightlife, and of course, a short transit to campus. The cost can be a bit high as the area is in such high demand by those wanting to live off campus, but close to it. Being so close to downtown and the two college campuses can make the area busy at different times of the day and at night and on weekends, not to mention during basketball and especially football game days. Along with the busy times, and constant flow of traffic comes noise. The students don't seem to mind, I guess that's kind of part of college life and the whole college experience. So, if you are a student or a young, single person, College Hill could be just your cup of tea.

Lonsdale is a neighborhood that is definitely centrally located. It is almost completely encompassed by Interstates 640, 75, and 275 and then Western and Beaumont avenues. The area isn't busy all the time, but can be at times with all of the major roads around. The homes can be a bit run down, but some of them have had owners really take care and fix them up. Lonsdale is just a short drive to downtown and U.T. campus, shopping and great dining. Right outside the neighborhood is Sharps Ridge Memorial Park and inside the neighborhood is Lonsdale Park. Lonsdale Park recently underwent a renovation. There are picnic tables, a basketball court, 3 playgrounds, shelters, and open space. The renovation actually put Lonsdale Elementary, Lonsdale Park and Lonsdale Recreation Center all on the same block. Very convenient for parents, now their children can play at the park at recess and after school without having to cross a road. The Recreation Center has an after school program that runs until 5:30 which is great for parents. The Recreation Center offers a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor basketball,a playground, a softball field, and soccer field. With houses being affordable and with so many family friendly amenities, Lonsdale is a great neighborhood for families.

South Knoxville is so very different than the rest of Knoxville. It is less populated, quieter, and there are no Interstates, and it seems as though the residents have a completely different life once you travel south of the Tennessee River. There are the towering mountains in the distance, and things seem slower. South Knoxville almost seems like it isn't part of Knoxville at all. Mcghee Tyson airport is right outside of South Knoxville, as well as the University of Tennessee Medical Center, and the infamous Body Farm. Anthropologists and anthropology and biology students, and criminologists study decomposing bodies in various circumstances and under different conditions. On the less morbid and creepy side, there are several parks such as Fort Dickerson Park, I.C. King Park, Maynard Glen Park, Mark James Park, and Mary Vestal Park. These parks offer boat access, biking, hiking, playgrounds, and fishing. The houses are older and the farther south you travel, the number of run down properties seems to increase. Probably due to a lack of funds, these houses seem to get more and more run down with the years. Less traffic than anywhere else in Knoxville, the neighborhood is quiet, and the residents are, for the most part, rather friendly. The city of Knoxville has implemented a Knoxville South Waterfront Vision Plan. The plan will take 20 years they say and claim the public improvements to the three mile stretch of waterfront property will public improvements will stimulate private investment, resulting in the addition of new residential, commercial, retail, and recreational opportunities. Of course that will take 20 years, could we move slower?

Morningside neighborhood is a wonderful area wit older, but not run down homes. There are some great buys if you are willing to make some repairs and upgrades and update these homes from their wonderful original interior decor. There aren't many restaurants and not much in the way of shopping in or around the neighborhood, but you aren't far from it. Morningside Park, located in the nieghborhood is a great place for families to have a wonderful time. With shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, and trails for walking and biking, and there is even fitness equipment along the trails and a 16 hole disc golf course. Alex Haley Heritage Square is adjacent to the park and offers more playgrounds and open space. The Morningside Greenway connects to James White Greenway through Morningside Park and ends at Haley Heritage Square. It also has playgrounds, picnic tables, more challenging trails, shelters, and an 18 hole disc golf course. Morningside Greenway is also part of the City's CrossKnox 15k Race. With all of the parks and the Tennessee River just outside the neighborhood, this is a great area outside of the city for families. The homes may be older, but with some attention, they can become beautiful additins to this wonderful neighborhood.

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.

Western Heights is a great neighborhood basically for college students. Whether they attend Knoxville College or U.T. they are close to campus, public transportation, dining, shopping, and that great, lively nightlife college students love. Most of the homes are older and have had the basic maintenance done on them to allow for rentals. Homes are inexpensive and would be great if a group of college students wanted to go in and purchase a house together, but it would probably require some improvements and renovation. Some parts can be rough with owner occupied residents who have neglected to maintain homes, have dogs outside barking, and are loud in general. Of course, with the noise from the college population, and the noise from traffic, no one seems to notice much. Western Heights is close to Malcolm Martin Park, which could be nice for families, but I would still recommend this area for singles and maybe younger couples who don't mind noise and some traffic. While the neighborhood doesn't offer much by way of amenities, the residents are close to everything and if you are a college student it would be great.

West View has an eclectic mix of residents. Residents come from many educational, racial, and economical background. The reflect the same diverse mix. Most of the homes are smaller, well established older homes, but there are some Victorian, some newer, some small apartment buildings, and even some mobile homes. The residents are mostly young singles, but there are some retirees and families, and of course being so close to U.T. and Knoxville College, there are some college students. The K-12 schools are right on pace with other schools in the state. The test scores and proficiency scores for the schools in the neighborhood are right up there with or are even slightly higher than other schools in the state. So, parents can rest assured that their children will receive a good education without having to enroll them i a private school. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstates 40, 75 and 640 so you could easily get anywhere in the city you want. That means great shopping, dining, and wonderful arts, and theater are easily accessible. There is Malclom Park and a skate park somewhat close and the West View Greenway is right in the neighborhood. There are trails for walking, biking, and skating and leashed dogs are allowed. As anyone can see, this neighborhood might be older, but it is far from being run down and can be a great place for anyone to call home.

Old Sevier is very diverse in every way. An eclectic mix economically, racially, and educationally. Located right on the Tennessee River across from downtown, this neighborhood is in a flood plain, which is a major drawback. It is connected by three bridges to the downtown area and Interstates 40 and 75, so it is convenient to most everything. Even though the neighborhood is very close to downtown, the residents enjoy the feel of a small town. The neighborhood is full of older homes with large front porches, and the residents are constantly improving the homes and the lawns. The neighborhood is full of large trees and has several wooded areas. About 30 minutes from the Smoky Mountain National Park, and just across the river from the University of Tennessee, Ijams Nature Center, Island Home Airport, and about a mile east is the Tennessee School for the Deaf. The other K-12 schools in the area aren't known to be top notch, but of course the government is actively trying to remedy that. Baptist Hospital and the adjoining Baptist Hospital for Women are very close, and despite my personal nightmare with the hospital, they are excellent. There are several apartment complexes and businesses in the neighborhood as well as a fire hall, several churches, and schools. So, from students to individuals this is a nice neighborhood.

This is quite possibly the best neighborhood in Knoxville. I lived here briefly, but want to move back. Living in Sequoyah Hills is like living in a park. From the moment you enter the neighborhood through the beautiful arch and drive down the tree lined road, you know it is going to be a beautiful area. Bordered on one side by Kingston Pike, which will take you anywhere you want to go, and the rest of the neighborhood is bordered by Lake Loudon. Paths and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, large, beautiful trees everywhere, parks in the neighborhood, and homes to suit everyone, this is a great place to call home. There are always people and families out walking, biking, and playing, this is truly a friendly community. There are several beautiful fountains, Papoose Park, Sequoyah Park, Knoxville City Greenways, Catinella's or Blackbird Cafe, Sequoyah Library, churches for every denomination, and Sequoyah School, recently acknowledged as one of the best elementary schools in the state. Close to U.T. and downtown, and a short ride to the airport, Sequoyah Hills is close to everything, but you sure don't feel like you are living in a big town like Knoxville while you are lounging on the banks of the lake while the kids are playing in the park. The homes are fabulous. There are homes built in the 20's to homes built recently. There is nowhere else in Knoxville where you can find a beautiful home for 200,000 and across the street a home for 4 million and other homes at prices everywhere in between. Whether you want a beautiful home for a modest amount to an extravagant mansion with no expense spared, Sequoyah Hills is the place to have it.

Well, North Knoxville does have some beautiful homes. Most of them are run down and anyone can tell they have bee neglected for quite some time. While some have started trying to fix up a few of the homes, not many others have followed. In North Knoxville is Northgate Mall, but among Knoxville residents, it is not known as being the best of malls. Close to a golf course and Sharps Ridge Park, there are things to do in close proximity, but not much going on in the actual neighborhood. In North Knoxville you are very close to all of the major Interstates, so you could easily get anywhere rather quickly. Of course it also means traffic can be very busy at certain times of the day and on weekends. I believe one of the main reasons the area hasn't attracted many investors or home buyers is the schools in the area. They are improving somewhat due to the governments, No Child Left Behind campaign, but they aren't improving enough or fast enough for people to be willing to bring their families. Another reason is the current residents. They are not really the friendliest group. I got lost on my way to show a house and the GPS wouldn't work and i asked at least 6 people on the road or in their yards, and none were willing to help;some wouldn't even acknowledge that I had even spoken to them. Not really the place I would want to live.

Close to downtown, but not too close, the neighborhood known as Marble City offers a lot, without the large price tag. There are some amazing homes with beautiful architecture. Some have been renovated and some are still awaiting some attention. Not as much traffic as you would think there would be living so close to downtown. Very close to the Knoxville City Greenways, there is a great place for walking, bike riding, and picnicking. The k-12 schools are not known to be the best but are improving. Marble City is close to Pellissippi State Technical School and the University of Tennessee, making this neighborhood great for college students wanting to live off campus, but close to it . The Young Williams Animal Center in on the edge of the neighborhood, a shelter, but also a great place to teach kids about volunteering, and pet care before allowing them to adopt one. Close to the neighborhood is Tyson Park, great for basketball and tennis, and even closer, there is a skate park, which are becoming very popular with children. So, if you want a neighborhood to buy an inexpensive home to fix, close to everything, but not right in the middle of the noise, traffic, and bustle, Marble City is a great choice.

Old North Neighborhood is very close to downtown so you can at times have a traffic and noise overflow. This is a beautiful neighborhood that is on the National Resister of Historic Places. driving through the neighborhood you notice that there aren't many driveways or garages, there is mostly on street parking. There are sidewalks throughout the neighborhood and some beautiful trees. of course, like I said before, you do get some traffic and noise from the downtown area. In this historic neighborhood you have Three Rivers Market, a locally owned and operated market offering local, organic, naturally grown food. You also have the Old Grey Cemetery, which is almost park like with it's huge trees among the Victorian era monuments, and even some blank, unnamed markers. There is always the Upper and Lower First Creek Greenways also. Great for walking, biking, skating, and leashed dogs are allowed. Connected to the Lower First Creek Greenway is Caswell Park and there is a YMCA right outside of the park. Houses that are not renovated are fairly affordable, not as low as some other Victorian houses in need of renovation in other historic areas, but after renovations, these homes go for quite a sum. Buying a house that has already been fixed up can be quite pricey. So, a great area for making a profit, although you do have to follow the design rules set forth by the neighborhood association. A nice neighborhood!

Well, it is the University of Tennessee that is in Knoxville, TN, not the University of Texas. As far as that goes, ask any resident of The University of Tennessee and they will tell you that Tennessee was the creator and first to use the "Power T." Texas stole it when they found that it wasn't patented or trademarked. Anyway...living at The University of Tennessee is great. Everything you could ever want is within walking or biking distance, which is good, since parking is expensive and a huge pain. Some of the parking is parallel parking and you inevitably get someone who does not know how to parallel park who will park next to you and either hit your car or make it hard for you to get out of your spot. Other times the only spot you can find is very far away from your destination, so in the end it is better to walk or take the trolleys where you need to go. Trolleys come every15 minutes and go everywhere on campus. Even if you are going just off campus you can take a trolley to the edge of campus and walk or bike the rest of the way. At night if you are on or off campus, you can call the ride on call and a van will come pick you up from parties, friends homes, downtown. U.T. doesn't want students walking very late alone, driving drunk, or having to ride with someone that is. There are also numerous locations around campus where you can go that are lighted and have phones in case of emergency. While there is some housing that is not University owned, there isn't much, literally only one building that I ever found. It is very old, inexpensive, but still safe and right behind some of the campus housing. All of the campus housing is accessible only by your student id cards, so in theory, only students can get in. There is a resident adviser on every floor, or at least every other floor. There is also one building, Andy Holt, that is apartment style housing versus dorm style. As far as things to do you have everything. There are exercise facilities, Intramural sports facilities, dining and some shopping on campus, and off campus options are close. There is greenspace where frisbee is often played, tennis courts, rugby fields, and of course, U.T. football games. Sorority and fraternities always have something going on, and the University has different activities it puts on to get the residents active, involved, and socializing. There is quite a bit of noise and activity abuzz as you can imagine. The traffic, residents, sports activities, the major hospital ant the edge of campus, all lend to a busy and noisy environment sometimes; and don't even imagine the noise, traffic, and activity when game time rolls around! All in all this campus is a great place to live when you are in school and you should have no worries about anything when trying to decide whether to live on campus or not while you are in school.

What was once a booming African American neighborhood fell to waste and crime picked up and forced businesses out of the area. A once beautiful, historic district wasted away and it's only residents were the poorest of Knoxville's residents. In the late 90's Knoxville received a rather large grant and rebuilt the area. Now the area is undergoing a major revitalization. Unfortunately, some of the oldest structures have, or are slated for demolition. There are some great deals to be had if you are one who loves to renovate houses. This area has been deemed a historic area, so you do have to have some things approved by the historic board, exterior paint colors mainly. There are still a lot of houses that are in rough shape and are in great disrepair. The area is definitely on it's way up though. Traffic is definitely a problem since this neighborhood is very close to downtown, which can be noisy. Mechanicsville is also home to Knoxville College. With a large college population from Knoxville College and the nearby U.T., that can also lend to noise, parking, and litter. Add the almost constant construction activity to the mix, and the two hospitals nearby, you have quite the loud and busy neighborhood. Overall, the neighborhood is great for investors, renters, and those who want to live Downtown, but can't really afford the Downtown price tag.

Lincoln Park is a very old neighborhood with a lot of history. The Lincoln Park portion of the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood starts at Oakwood at goes North to Sharp's Ridge which is the highest point in Knoxville and lends to some amazing views. The neighborhood has sidewalks throughout and is nice for walking and biking. The historic homes, built at the turn of the 20th century are amazingly beautiful, and the lawns are small, but well kept and landscaped. There are lots of recreational activities available. The Emerald Youth Foundation has football and basketball programs and has a gym and exercise room, there is a YMCA conveniently located, and a family and community center that offers a variety of programs such as ceramics, dance, aerobics, language, and after school activities and care. Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park is a great place for everyone to enjoy. The neighborhood also has a clubhouse that can be used by residents for parties, receptions, reunions, or anything else needed as it has a kitchen, fireplace and can seat about 50-60 people with room for tables for food, drinks, or displays. It is a very beautiful building inside. They hold a National Night Out there as well. Food, local law enforcement comes out to meet everyone and educate them on crime prevention,entertainment, and prizes...fun for everyone and who could pass up free food and prizes! Lincoln Park is convenient to 640, 275, and 75, you can quickly and easily get anywhere. With great hospitals nearby, St. Marys being the closest, and great schools, and it's close proximity to shopping, dining and anything else you could want, Lincoln Park is a great neighborhood.

This neighborhood has one of the biggest collections of craftsman style houses I have ever seen! They are beautiful! As with many historic neighborhoods, some homes have been lovingly renovated, and some still need some attention. There are other types of homes and they are all very nice. There are lots of activities for families to get involved in thanks to the Home Owners Association. The park on the river is beautiful! Island Home's main road is lined with beautiful trees, there is a place to put your canoes in the river, a tennis court, a ball field, great fishing locations, the Will Skelton Greenway, paved walking trails, picnic tables, and is adjacent to the Ijams Nature Center. The Will Skelton Greenway begins in the neighborhood and for the most part, enhances Island Home's beauty. There are more paved walkways that run through the Ijams Nature Center and ends at a huge wildlife area. This is such a beautiful area barely touched and changed by man. The only drawback to this area being close to the Island Home neighborhood is that from the end of August till the end of February hunters are allowed in the wildlife area. At that time, you are not allowed to ride bikes or walk off of the Greenway. Kinda scary if you have kids, or really even if you don't! The Ijams Nature Center has more picnic tables, walking trails and boat access, and the entire Greenway and Ijams Nature Center is adjoined by the Tennessee School for the Deaf. You couldn't ask for more amenities in a neighborhood and couldn't be closer to parks and excellent schools.

An amazing neighborhood when you think about what it once looked like in years gone by! Some of the homes have been beautifully and painstakingly renovated and brought back to their former glory and can be rather pricey to purchase. Other homes are waiting to be snatched up in this down economy and made into glorious homes. The neighborhood is on the National Historic Registry and Historic Homes Tour and if you are up to touring some of these homes, you will see the amazing woodwork and artistry lost in today's typical homes. Sidewalks, beautiful homes, and historic churches make this a beautiful neighborhood! As with any urban neighborhood, parking can be a hassle, so walking or biking is a good alternative. As far as things to do, you won't be disappointed. There is the Upper Creek First Greenway. In the center of the Greenway is a loop trail by the creek for walking, rollerblading, and biking. There are plans to connect this Greenway to Caswell park in the near future. If you are into history, the Old Gray Cemetery is a beautiful park like area lots of people like to visit to see the Victorian headstones and huge monuments and even some nameless markers among the big oak trees. For the cooks, health conscious, and food connoisseurs alike, there is the Three Rivers Market. A natural foods market, locally owned, offering locally grown and prepared, organic food. From chocolate, coffee, breads, herbs, fruits, vegetables, milk, and cheese to medicinal herbs and spices they have a great selection of good food. Fourth and Gill is a great neighborhood to live in and a great place to relax and play too.

Mostly condos, apartments, rentals, and multifamily units and quite a few college students. Several older, Victorian homes that could be very beautiful. They have mostly been converted to duplexes or are being rented by the room. Convenient and close to U.T., Fort Sanders Medical Center, the Knoxville Convention Center, downtown, shopping, and restaurants, this is a very busy area, especially before, during, and after University of Tennessee football and even basketball game times. Parking is usually reserved in the apartment complex lots, but if you rent or live in a multi or single family home, parking can be a real challenge. On street parking is available, but not guaranteed and is quite often taken by other residents guests, or patrons of the shops and restaurants. Areas where no parking is allowed can sometimes be hard to detect and vehicles are often towed, ticketed, or booted. For the most part, residents are friendly and respectful, but as this area is heavily populated by students, there can be a noise problem with parties going on, and parties can lead to problems with litter. Beer bottles, paper products, flyers and other debris are commonly blowing around streets and parking lots. Noise can be especially problematic at night with students out and about, coming and going at all hours of the night;it definitely gets busier! With the hospital being so close, there is noise from ambulances also. Lots of one way streets to contend with and those can be a hassle, especially for those who do not know their way around. Overall, a fun place to be if you are the typical college student, not so much for families adn those non-partiers.

What a beautiful neighborhood! Full of amazing homes, some dating in the 1920's and some post WWII. Tudor, Georgian, and Cape cod homes are popular styles in this neighborhood. The neighborhood was designed with lots of curvy streets and hills in order to keep traffic speeds down and that is always great in a family oriented neighborhood. Close to shopping, downtown, and U.T. this neighborhood is in a great location. This area is also within a short bike ride or drive t the shops in the Bearden shopping district. Easy access to many hot spots and downtown. This is a gorgeous, quiet neighborhood with lots of large, mature trees, well kept houses and lawns. The neighborhood association has lots of events to get the residents together and socializing. Pizza parties, picnics, and garage sales, are just some of the events they hold. The neighborhood park is a popular place for families to gather and kids to play. The Bearden Village Greenway project will be getting underway early 2011. It will connect Third Shore and Lakeshore greenways and there will be more trails, picnic areas, and greenspace adding to the beauty of this already beautiful neighborhood.

Edgewood is full of potential. There are some amazing historic homes that have been restored to their former glory and there are some waiting to be loved and made into something amazing. Renovated houses can be pricey, but still affordable and homes that still need renovating are very affordable. Green lawns and large trees abound in this historic neighborhood. A very nice neighborhood, Caswell park is centrally located and the Knoxville Municipal Stadium is conveniently located. There is a community fitness center, swimming pool, and playground that gets the entire neighborhood out. Edgewood is a short drive to great dining, shopping and hot spots. While the neighborhood is close to downtown, traffic is fairly light and parking is not a problem. Some children play in the streets and front lawns, so driving speeds need to be watched. Night time can be a little aggravating with dogs heard barking, and daytime can be a bit loud at times with some homes undergoing renovations, but other than those distractions, this neighborhood is typically quiet. Your nights can be spent on the front porch overlooking the city lights sipping your favorite drink.

So, parking can be a pain and sometimes downright impossible. Bike riding or walking is recommended when you live in Downtown. Aside from parking being troublesome and the traffic typical of downtown life of any larger city, you can't beat downtown Knoxville! Downtown Knoxville is always abuzz with activity. There is always something to do and there is something for everyone. Festivals, concerts, various events at the Market Square, the World's Fair Park, and Volunteer Landing all offer fun and exciting happenings. Families aren't left out of the downtown fun. The numerous parks are great, but the World's Fair Park takes the cake. An awesome park, that even adults play on (myself included!), a spray park with huge water fountain explosions, Fort Kid (another park), and the Sunsphere, a great observatory where you can get a great view of Knoxville. Best of all, it's totally free! There's also the theater and the art district to draw in the artsy ones. Weekends spent at the farmers market after coffee at a great little shop, followed by amazing shopping, winding the day up with an evening out at any of the great restaurants, all within walking distance to a number of unique housing options. There is an amazing revitalization movement happening in Downtown Knoxville right now. Whether it's industrial, riverfront, contemporary, or vintage you are looking for, Knoxville has it in Downtown and along the urban riverfront.

Burlington is mostly older homes that need some attention and could be beautiful. One thing preventing a revitalization of the area is the high crime rate. The police can often be seen in the area breaking up fights, responding to domestic disturbances, vandalism, and break-ins. Dogs that are breeds known to be vicious can sometimes be seen roaming loose, and other dogs are in yards either tied up or behind poorly maintained fences. Dogs can also be a noise problem barking all the time. Children are often unattended on the roads and people of all ages are often in the streets socializing, dancing, and playing music. Sometimes they taunt people driving through, using foul language and obscene hand gestures. Not an area I am comfortable being in. Cars typically are parked in the street instead of in driveways, which is a pain since the roads are not really wide enough for street parking. I have not seen anything in the neighborhood for families or children. There are no parks, basketball courts, or greenspace for playing. The neighborhood is close to the highway and downtown, close to the zoo and shopping, but there's not much going on in the actual neighborhood. I think it is sad that an area, that anyone can see, used to be a beautiful neighborhood fall to such waste. I wish there was some neighborhood pride and that the city would take an interest in the area and help the residents get a headstart. It's hard for people to have pride in their neighborhood when they feel the city they live in doesn't care.

This Neighborhood is close to the Zoo and great parks, although it does not have any parks or greenspace within it. There are quiet streets, and lots of beautiful large trees. It is close, but not too close, to U.T., and convenient to Interstate 40. You get a lot of bang for your buck in Belle Morris if you are up to renovating a home. At one time it was a not so nice neighborhood. Thanks to a trend of buying houses cheap and fixing them up, repairing, and updating them in order to resale for a profit, "flipping," the neighborhood has turned around and is quickly becoming a beautiful area. Older, well established, and well built homes with big trees and nicely kept lawns, it is very peaceful. The occasional noise from a home undergoing renovation is really all the noise you have to deal with. There is still quite the mix of homes that have been updated already and some that are priced under value because they need repairs and updates. There are lots of families with kids and pets playing in their yards and friendly older neighbors who love to talk, a great neighborhood! Hopefully there will be a movement for the city to decide to find an area to put at least a small park or playground. If not, the neighborhood is close to Sharp Ridge Memorial Park, Chilhowee Park and the Knoxville Zoo. All in all, a nice, upcoming neighborhood!

This neighborhood has a good mix of properties. There are great single family homes, multifamily homes perfect for renting, some older and Victorian homes great for those handy people, and homes that have already been renovated and ready to be home to someone. There are a lot of houses being rented, mostly occupied by college students, but there are some homes that are owner occupied. The beautiful Victorian homes that Knoxville seems to have a lot of are prominent in Beaumont and some have been restored to their original beauty. There are some good investment opportunities in Beaumont for those who are handy or have the money to invest in renovations. Beaumont is close to downtown, UT campus, Knoxville College, shopping, and dining. It's nice to be so close to everything and still have mature trees and kids playing outside. Noise can be a problem, especially with such a population of college students who like to have rowdy parties from time to time, but usually the young adults that reside here are respectful and aren't a problem.. The public k-12 schools are not top notch, but the city has really taken an interest in them and are actively working on them. No parks in the actual neighborhood, but there are some that are close; Lonsdale Park and Malcom Martin Park are really just a short walk away. Not much lacking in this neighborhood.