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Inskip

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Inskip

North Knoxville working-class neighborhood along Inskip Drive, home to a growing Latino community and Inskip Park.

Inskip Park Latino business corridor Norwood-Inskip Recreation Center

Quick Facts

ZIP37912
CategoryUrban
Platted1940
Main CorridorInskip Drive / Central Avenue Pike
CountyKnox County

At A Glance

Walkability45/100
Commute14 minutes
InterstateI-75/I-640, 3 minutes
VibeWorking-class, diverse North Knoxville community with strong immigrant-owned small business presence
Best ForBuyers seeking affordable, centrally located North Knoxville housing

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Location

Inskip is centered on Inskip Drive, running between I-75/I-640 to the east and Fennel Road to the west, in the 37912 ZIP code, per the City of Knoxville's Inskip Small Area Plan.

Open Inskip in Google Maps →36.0027° N, 83.9494° W · ZIP 37912

Character

The neighborhood combines small single-family homes, industrial and commercial uses along Inskip Drive, and an increasingly diverse population, with a notable concentration of Latino-owned restaurants and grocery stores documented by local reporting.

History

Inskip developed as a working-class residential area in North Knoxville through the mid-20th century, with commercial and light-industrial uses concentrated along its namesake drive. The neighborhood shares its recreation center with neighboring Norwood.

Schools

Elementary
Inskip Elementary
Knox County Schools
Middle
Gresham Middle School
Knox County Schools
High
Central High School
Knox County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Inskip Drive corridor — Latino markets and restaurants alongside longtime local businesses (within neighborhood)
  • Inskip Park — Neighborhood park with ballfields (within neighborhood)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center Hospital (2.5 mi)
  • Covenant Health clinics (North Knoxville) Urgent care (1.5 mi)
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