South Knoxville Neighborhood Guide
Where The Honky-Tonks Meet The Henley
🧭Generally defined as the area: including everything south of the Tennessee River, stretching from the Henley Street Bridge down through Chapman Highway to the county line, bordered roughly by Maryville Pike on the west,
📌Well known for: the Urban Wilderness and people who own more than one flannel. SoKno is a premier outdoor recreation hub situated just across the Tennessee River from downtown with easy access to the University of Tennessee.
👕You can spot a South Knoxville local by: their truck in a brewery parking lot at 2pm on Tuesday.
👍Move here if you want: actual yard space and a 10-minute drive to downtown.
👎Be prepared for: Chapman Highway traffic that makes you question every life choice.
✨The vibe around South Knoxville is: chill with mountain bike racks and UT window decals.
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People who pronounce it South Knox, or "SoKno," like they mean it.
