OT: News and Developments on what's happening around Downtown Knoxville

That's awesome, and you're right, Jackson is really getting churched up.

Have you heard anything about that German brewery that's supposed to open? Fanatic brewing opened pretty recently but I haven't tried their beer. Dude at hops and hollers wasn't a fan and I trust his palate. I think they only have a couple production beers right now anyway.

I've heard there is a new brewery coming to Island Home, too.

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I've heard there is a new brewery coming to Island Home, too

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That would be great for that area. Have you seen a link with more information on it?

Here's some illustrations on what's coming to that area in the near future as far as the River Walk development goes. South Knoxville is going to look like something none of us have ever witnessed in our life times. Atleast I hope.







There's going to be a lot more added, but that's the design for that specific section of the River Walk. Sutree's landing park is going to be built to the right of that illustration close to South Knox Elementary and across the river from the Women's basketball hall of fame. It will bring a public park (more info below) directly on the water similar to what Chatt has. Also, Blount Ave. on both sides of Henley St. is going to be under going a huge face lift for the restaurants and bars, hotel, shopping, and condo's/apartments that are all coming in.

It's going to be like it's own district basically once it's complete.

More information on Sutree's Landing Park:

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Phase 1A (yellow) includes construction on a new street, Waterfront Drive. Phase 1B (blue) is construction on Suttree Landing Park. Phase 1C (orange) is where the Suttree Boathouse and Pavilion will be located.

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Here's an article written by WBIR last month that Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis put on his website in regards to the upcoming development.

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City Council members Tuesday gave the go-ahead for a handful of highly anticipated projects, including a $3.34 million South Knoxville waterfront park that has been in the works for nearly a decade.

Suttree Landing, to bebuilt on 8.25 acres along Fort Loudoun Lake, will include a natural water feature, event lawn, boat dock, playground and riverwalk.

Construction could start in the next six to eight weeks and will take roughly a year to complete, said Bob Whetsel, the city’s redevelopment director.

“This was a big help with the old Baptist Hospital (site),” Whetsel said. “They saw the city spending money and that’s another thing that helped get that going.”

The old hospital is currently being razed to make way for a $115 million development project that includes housing, event space, retailers and offices.

There will also be a handful of adjacent lots for private development, Whetsel said.

Council members first sought a firm to design the waterfront park in 2008, before it was stalled by the economic downturn. When Mayor Madeline Rogero took office, she renewed the push to build the park.

Council members Tuesday approved funding the park, one phase of a $7.5 million overall project thatalso includes a roadway and a boathouse. Construction is already underway on Waterfront Drive. A $500,000 boathouse has not yet been funded.

Also moving forward is a $1.13 million streetscape project surrounding Marble Alley Lofts, a 238-unit apartment project planned for a site bounded by Central and State streets.

The project includes improving sidewalks and landscaping, along with widening State Street, turning it into a two-way road.

TDK Construction Co.,which is developing the lofts, also won the bid for the streetscape.

Council members approved the slight rerouting of the first phase of the Knox-Blount Greenway. The construction is underway, but the city realized if it could avoid moving underground pipes and eliminating a retaining wall, it could save money, said Joe Walsh, city parks director.

With this approved new licensing agreement in place, this phase could be completed in May. The entire trail is aimed to run to the Smoky Mountains.

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I've heard there is a new brewery coming to Island Home, too

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That would be great for that area. Have you seen a link with more information on it?

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That is awesome...I hadn't seen any drawings for it.

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Hops and Hollers

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That's my local spot. I like flats and taps alright too, but I don't always like the crowd.

Those renderings you posted look fricking awesome. Please update when you come across new stuff. South knox is pretty run down. Would be awesome with that and all the bike trails already there.

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That's my local spot. I like flats and taps alright too, but I don't always like the crowd.

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I'd be at both a lot more if I didn't live in West Knoxville. I like H&H more than CFT as well.

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Those renderings you posted look fricking awesome. Please update when you come across new stuff. South knox is pretty run down. Would be awesome with that and all the bike trails already there.

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Agree 100% -- & that's why it's got to get done.


This doesn't pertain to the South Knox waterfront, but here's some information about the Marble Alley luxury condo's slated to be finished later this year in downtown. They're located on State St. (Directly behind Gay St.) and the first residential construction downtown in 30 years.

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We are Marble Alley Development, a full service real estate development and management company in Knoxville, Tennessee that has developed numerous commercial and residential properties over the past 25 years. Our latest project is Marble Alley Lofts, the first new residential construction in downtown Knoxville in 30 years. Featuring a salt water pool, private parking garage and other state of the art amenities, Marble Alley Lofts is downtown Knoxville Apartment living at its finest. See below for more information on Marble Alley Lofts.

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Downtown Knoxville’s newest landmark, Marble Alley Lofts is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2015. These premier 1 and 2 bedroom apartments styled in a neutral palette of slate, chocolate and sable enhance the clean, modern look of these homes. Attention to planning and detail has been a symbol of TDK’s and Marble Alley Development’s commitment to quality as will be evident in these homes featuring granite kitchen and bath countertops; stainless steel appliances, and hardwood inspired plank flooring in the living and dining areas. Specialty features such as built-in bookcases, kitchen islands, double sinks and garden tubs in master bath included in select apartment homes. With a private parking garage, salt water swimming pool and a generous indoor and outdoor gathering and quiet spots, Marble Alley Lofts contemporary style exudes a sophisticated charm. These amazing downtown Knoxville apartments are something you have to see and experience for yourself.

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I don't know, man. Might clutter up our board.

Maple Hall, Knoxville's first ever downtown/urban bowling Alley/restaurant/bar is coming to Gay St. at the end of summer/first semester of class.

Maple Hall coming soon

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After 2012 they traveled to other urban bowling centers accumulating ideas that might work in Knoxville and fit the space they’d leased. Of particular interest to them was Brooklyn Bowl which, if there had to be a single place, would be the place that they suggest helped them understand what they are after. A warehouse converted to a bowling alley, it features a 2,000 seat entertainment venue, Blue Ribbon Restaurant food and is LEED certified. They’ve since opened alleys in Las Vegas and London.

They also visited North Bowl in Philadelphia and Painted Pin in Atlanta. At Pinewood Social in Nashville they found a six-lane concept. Another just opened in Chattanooga. In each case, these urban lanes are attracting patrons through bowling and other activities. They noted that these are not lanes like those at suburban strip malls focusing on league play. Those are slowly dying (though Greg joined one last year), while a more social, urban concept version of bowling is doing well in any number of markets.

As I described it when I recently wrote about the JC Penny Bldg development, Maple Hall will feature two lanes on the north side of the space available for private parties or other groups who want lanes together. There will be six lanes in the main room and another four in the southern side, which may be for public or private use depending on demand. But there will be much, much more.

A Gay Street entrance will lead through a foyer down stairs that lead to the main space. Just behind the stairs will be a kitchen in which a James Beard nominated chef will set the menu. It will be a simple menu featuring small plates with unique, top-quality food. A full bar with a few featured cocktails and six taps. One tap will likely be a typical “bowling beer” and the others will be interesting local/regional/craft beers. Unique canned beers will also likely be available.

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That is genius. I liked Scruffy City Hall enough as it was, it is a cool venue or just a place to have good beers.

Acme feed and seed in Nashville has an awesome 3rd floor patio that overlooks the city...I am surprised more places don't do stuff like this.

ETA: This is kind off-topic, but has anyone been to Asheville lately? It is such a cool city, but the last couple of times I've been in WNC (which I love), I can't help but feel that the area is being invaded and changed by all the tools moving there. I know that the people who moved there made it awesome, but it seems like it is attracting a lot of assholes these days.

Seeing that TN brewery list, it gets me pumped that Knoxville is opening so many breweries. I hope we never lose our personality here. I think this area is a good mix of people and we still embrace our hillbilly heritage, sometimes to a fault of course haha. I just hope Knoxville never becomes as pretentious as Asheville.

Vote for Knoxville to recieve 100k in funding to add to the already 42 mile trail in the city.

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Bell Helmets is awarding $100,000 to fund a trailbuilding project, and you get to choose who gets the grant!

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Location Knoxville, TN Sponsor Appalachian Mountain Bike Club


Situated in the heart of Knoxville, this bike park is being constructed with a range of trails that will appeal to a variety of riders. The highlight will be the proposed gravity trail that will feature rock gardens, drops, and constructed features in a highly visible area that will draw attention to this regionally unique trail.

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We've made it to the final 3 in the Eastern region and currently have more than 1500+ votes over second place (Brevard, NC) and 2500+ votes over third place (Anniston, AL)

Go Vote!