Living in Sequoyah Hills
Sequoyah Hills sits on a bend of the Tennessee River just off Kingston Pike, between downtown Knoxville and West Knoxville. The river wraps the neighborhood on three sides, and Kingston Pike forms its northern edge. Cherokee Boulevard, with its wide grassy median, loops around the peninsula and is one of the most recognizable drives in the city.
Homes and history
Most of the neighborhood was developed from the mid-1920s on, after Knoxville annexed the area in 1917. Streets curve with the land, and homes range from 1920s and 1930s Tudor Revival, Neoclassical and Colonial Revival designs to mid-century modern houses. The Talahi section, begun in 1926, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its fountains, stone walls and entry pylons. Higher lots have river and downtown views.
Parks and things to do
- Sequoyah Hills Park runs along much of the riverfront on the south side of the neighborhood.
- Talahi Park, on Cherokee Boulevard, is a small park with a stone shelter, benches and a decorative fountain.
- Cherokee Boulevard hosted Knoxville's first Dogwood Arts Trail in 1955.
- Lakeshore Park, a 185-acre city park with the Lakeshore Greenway, is a short drive west.
Schools
School zoning in Knoxville is set by address, so it can differ from street to street. Check any home's assigned schools with the Knox County Schools zoning lookup, or ask us and we'll look it up for a specific address.