Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville Neighborhood Guide
Looking at homes for sale in Sequoyah Hills? Here's what to know about this riverfront Knoxville neighborhood in zip code 37919, from its historic homes to Cherokee Boulevard and its parks.
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 assignments depend on the exact address. Check the Knox County Schools zoning lookup for any home you're considering.
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Nearby communities
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Common questions
Where is Sequoyah Hills? On a Tennessee River peninsula off Kingston Pike, between downtown and West Knoxville, in zip code 37919.
How old are the homes? Development began in the 1920s, with many homes from the 1920s through the 1950s and newer homes on scattered lots.
Is any of the neighborhood historic? Yes. The Talahi Improvements were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
