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Student Housing in Knoxville, TN
About Student Housing in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN is a mid-sized river city on the Tennessee River and the home of the University of Tennessee, whose 30,000-plus students give the place a serious college-town pulse. Orange shows up everywhere, especially on football Saturdays when Neyland Stadium fills and the Vol Navy ties up along the water. Students spread across Fort Sanders right next to campus, the Cumberland Avenue strip, and the bars and music venues of the Old City downtown. Market Square anchors a walkable downtown with festivals, a farmers market, and year-round events, while World's Fair Park and its Sunsphere sit between campus and the center. Add the greenways along the river and the nearby Smoky Mountains, and you get a city that's both genuinely urban and outdoorsy.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Knoxville
Fort Sanders
The classic UT student neighborhood, packed tight against campus with old houses and complexes where you can walk to class.
Cumberland Avenue
The main drag with shops and restaurants and an easy walk to The Hill.
Downtown
Around Market Square and the Old City, it suits students who want loft living, nightlife, and festivals, with The T and KAT linking back to campus.
Getting Around Knoxville as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Knoxville.