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Old North Knoxville

Knox County · Urban

Old North Knoxville

Victorian-era historic district (NoKno) north of downtown, incorporated in 1889 as its own town before annexation.

Victorian architecture North Knoxville Historic District (NRHP) active neighborhood association

Quick Facts

ZIP37917
CategoryUrban
Platted1889
Main CorridorBroadway / Luttrell Street
CountyKnox County

At A Glance

Walkability72/100
Commute6 minutes
InterstateI-40, 5 minutes
VibeRestored Victorian streetscape with strong civic identity and neighborhood pride
Best ForHistoric-home buyers and young families wanting in-town character near downtown

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Location

Old North Knoxville covers 324 acres in the 37917 ZIP code, north of downtown and adjacent to Fourth and Gill, per the Visit Knoxville official neighborhoods guide.

Open Old North Knoxville in Google Maps →35.9767° N, 83.9138° W · ZIP 37917

Character

The district contains one of Knoxville's densest concentrations of Victorian, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival homes, most built between 1890 and 1920. A decades-long grassroots restoration effort, led by the Historic Old North Knoxville neighborhood association, has turned formerly deteriorated properties into a sought-after in-town address.

History

The area was incorporated as the independent town of North Knoxville in 1889 before being annexed by the City of Knoxville in 1897. Suburban flight caused decline through the mid-20th century; restoration began in earnest in the 1970s and continues today under active historic-district design guidelines.

Schools

Elementary
Sarah Moore Greene Elementary
Knox County Schools
Middle
Vine Middle Magnet
Knox County Schools
High
Austin-East Magnet High School
Knox County Schools

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

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Broadway corridor — Adjacent retail and restaurant strip bordering the district's west edge (0.3 mi)
  • Fourth and Gill Park — Neighboring park shared with Fourth and Gill residents (0.5 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Hospital (2.5 mi)
  • Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center Urgent care (5.0 mi)
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