Today, I'd like to visit Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville TN. This is one of the older and more stately areas, that is soaked in history. It is situated on a peninsula created by the Tennessee River between downtown Knoxville and West Knoxville, and is named for Cherokee Indian Sequoyah who developed the Cherokee alphabet. Sequoyah Hills is bordered on the east, west and south by the Tennessee River and Kingston Pike on the north.
Sequoyah Hills was originally developed in the 1920's as an area for the rich to escape city life. Homes sit atop 40-foot bluffs giving residents sweeping views of the Tennessee River. There are a number of historical homes here, and one of the most notable homes currently on the market is a replica of the Washington Rotunda, built in 1928.
For December 2011, there were 11 properties on the market; 4 Closed sales, and 6 that expired off of the MLS. (Don't let the high number of expired listings upset you, homes in Knoxville and the surrounding area are currently on market for an average of 126 days, and these will be back on the market soon.)
Over the past 3 years home sales have been pretty brisk, ranging from 30 home sales in 2009 to 42 home sales in 2010, with 2011 in the middle with 35 home sales.
If you are looking for that special home in an area that literally oozes history, Sequoyah Hills may be for you. To schedule a viewing for any of the properties on the market, please drop me a line. I am happy to show you around Sequoyah Hills Knoxville TN.
Christmas is over, and New Year's is just around the corner. The live Christmas tree is starting to look raggedy and thin. You have more needles in the garbage can than you do left on the tree. And, you would prefer to recycle your Christmas tree, instead of putting green waste into the landfills.
In years past, Knox County would pick up your Christmas trees for mulching. But, not any more.
Don't despair, I come with some alternatives for you recyclers! Knox county, the City of Knoxville and Ijams Nature Center have teamed up to bring us some convenicence centers to drop off our unadorned trees for recycling.
Knox County is accepting Christmas trees at the following locations in January: Dutchtown Convenience Center, 10618 Dutchtown Road; Forks of the River Convenience Center, 3106 Water Plant Road; Halls Convenience Center, 3608 Neal Drive; John Sevier Convenience Center, 1810 John Sevier Highway; Powell Convenience Center, 7311 Morton View Lane; and Tazewell Pike Convenience Center, 7201 Tazewell Pike.
For those of you that do live within the City of Knoxville, you may put your unadorned tree out along the curb just as you do with other yard waste, for recycling.
Good morning Knoxville Weekenders! I know we are just a few short days away from Christmas, but there are still a number events around the area to pass on to you. So, get ready for some Weekend Fun, Knoxville Style!
If you have been a regular reader of this series, you will have already guessed that I am a big fan of the Knoxville Zoo. This past Monday (12/12) Penguin Discount Days started and will go through February 29, 2012. What is Penguin Discount Days, you ask. Knoxville Zoo admission is 1/2 off every day, except Christmas Day from December 12, 2011 through February 29, 2012!
Starting tonight the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra with the Knoxville Choral Society presents the 25th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert. There are 4 performances to choose from, and who wouldn't want to sit and relax to some holiday music during this hectic time of year?
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a Holiday Homecoming at the new Oconaluftee Visitors Center. This free event is on Saturday (12/17) from 10 am -- 3 pm. There will be traditional craft and an acoustic holiday music jam session. Should be loads of fun!
Once again, I have given you Sunday off to get started on those last minute gifts, or for baking those cookies!
Let's visit a lovely subdivision in the Hardin Valley area, Campbell Creek Knoxville TN.
Situated off Campbell Station Road, just 2 miles from I-40, Campell Creek offers a "home town feel" on the outside, with modern features inside. The idea was to build a community within a community. While away from the traffic noises, you are still close enough to commuting, shopping, dining and entertainment at Turkey Creek.
There are 14 active properties on the market, 4 Pending -- Continue to Show and 3 Closed sales in November*.
The most interesting tidbit of information that I can pass on to you, is that TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) built three experimental houses in Campbell Creek. This is the first residential research project TVA has done since the 1980's.
If living in an affordable, well maintained neighborhood, that offers you all the conveniences of commuting, shopping, dining and entertainment, in west Knoxville, then Campbell Creek is the place to look. Give me a shout to schedule a showing today.
*Information taken from Knoxville Area Association of Realtors on November 1, 2011
Hi folks! I know this is the time of year that so many organizations need help. And with times the way they are, a lot of you are digging deep just to provide for your own. I wouldn't come to you if I didn't think this was a worthy cause. A local Juvenile Court Judge is collecting new stuffed animals for the kids that are going through the system.
Unfortunately, in recent years, the number of children going through the court system has increased. Let's face it, courtrooms and the legal system can be quite intimidating, even more so for youngsters. The Black Law Students organization at Lincoln Memorial University approached Knox County Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin with the idea of giving the kids going through the court system a stuffed animal. In 5 months time, the program has been so successful, that Judge Irwin is almost out of stuffed animals.
The 16-year-old girl "whimpered like a beaten animal with her head down" as she sat through a hearing in Knox County Juvenile Court, the officer said.
The teen had committed no crime but was in state custody because of her family situation and was living in a group home. Moved by the sight, Knox County Juvenile Court Officer James Dunn directed the girl to a bag of stuffed animals and told her to choose one. She snatched a green teddy bear, explaining green was her favorite color.
"She lit up like that was the best thing that had happened to her in a long time," Dunn said.
"They don't just hold them in their hands. They embrace them as if they're drawing strength from it."
Even Judge Irwin was shocked at how successful this program is. From the original 4 yard-sized bags of stuffed animals, only a few dozen remain, and will only last until Christmas.
Irwin asked people to donate new stuffed animals by bringing the toys to his court at the Carey E. Garrett Juvenile Court Building. The judge said monetary donations to buy new stuffed animals can be made by mailing checks to the Compassion Coalition, care of Knox County Juvenile Court, 3323 Division Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919-3209. The Compassion Coalition is a faith-based organization.
So, please, if you can donate a new stuffed animal, it would truly make a youngsters life a little more bearable.
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