2018 Knoxville Construction Updates

[Tennessine]

Hello all,

So there is quite a bit going on in Knoxville at the moment- mostly construction on apartments and offices below 10 stories, as well as renovations on older buildings. I plan to post more pictures of what else is going on around the city, but here are just a few to look at for now.

 

Completed: Tombras Advertising Agency, S. Gay St.

U/C: Apartments on W. Blount Ave & Henley St.

Residential units near new Regal Cinema HQ

 

[Tennessine]

Late March Update:

The development along the south side of the river is progressing smoothly. Below are some pictures I captured of the Regal Cinemas HQ and adjacent residential developments. As a Nashvillian who witnessed this style of development at home, I am thrilled to see the same type of urban infill here in Knoxville.

 

[Tennessine]

U/C: Student Residential Apartments on Cumberland Avenue

Looking east on Cumberland Ave. toward downtown. Front right: Off-campus student apartments are U/C. Back left: The Standard, completed 2016, peaks above the businesses on the Strip. Far back left: Strong Hall, the tallest building on the Strip and newest completed academic use building on campus.

Completed: New phase of the Children's Hospital. Snapped this on Cumberland Avenue.

[Tennessine]

April 4th Update:

 

Looking SE across the Riverfront

 

Looking West toward the Downtown CBD. On the right, a crane is employed with the construction of a new building. I will get more information on this construction site soon.

[MidTenn1]

I might borrow the across the riverfront pic if OK. Beautiful.

On ‎4‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 9:49 PM, nativetenn said:

 

 

[Tennessine]

2 hours ago, PHofKS said:

I might borrow the across the riverfront pic if OK. Beautiful.

 

Absolutely! Let me know if you want me to take any more pictures of specific projects or of the skyline.

[Tennessine]

South Knoxville riverfront development is coming along nicely. Taken on May 8th, 2018 on Church Avenue:

[Tennessine]

Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott:

With the crane down, I believe this project has been topped out. Both of these pictures were taken on May 8th.

[Tennessine]

Expansion of the Church Street UMC continues. More information: http://insideofknoxville.com/2016/06/church-street-united-methodist-church-set-to-build-addition-to-historic-structure/

 

South Waterfront development, taken Thursday morning:

 

From left to right:

1. Regal Cinemas HQ (9 stories, exact height unknown)

2. Riverwalk at the Bridges; $60 million investment that will house up to 600 residents.

3. (right side of Henley St. Bridge) 303 Flats; valued at $40 million. Will begin housing students this fall.

 

With the addition of the Regal Cinemas HQ, the investment in the South Waterfront is worth more than $100 million. 

[bigeasy]

That side of town has changed so much since I graduated college 9 years ago. I took Chapman Highway to Gatlinburg about 3 months ago and it was great to see that side of the river getting some attention.

[Tennessine]

I'll keep this pinned until the end of the year. My rationale for creating this thread back in March was to freshen up the board with a new thread and show that there is a lot going on at the moment. A lot of the existing threads had been created back in the 2000s and sort of fizzled out several years ago. 

Please let me know if y'all have suggestions.

[smeagolsfree]

You should be getting Mod powers when Neo gets around to it. I know he is very busy right now.

[Tennessine]

The renovation of the retail space at the intersection of White Avenue and James Agee St. is nearing completion. I think it will become a restaurant. 

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1501-White-Ave-Knoxville-TN/4172260/

[Tennessine]

Photos of South Riverfront, taken today