Marble City

Knoxville, TN

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Marble City - Knoxville, TN

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This idyllic suburban setting is surrounded by natural beauty

Convenient Landscape River Park-Like

Marble City, named for Knoxville’s history as a marble quarry, is a neighborhood on the northern shores of the Tennessee River. Full of cottages and bungalows on winding streets and plentiful landscaping, Marble City is a convenient Knoxville neighborhood due to its proximity to the downtown area.

The area puts an emphasis on the natural beauty of Tennessee, with five parks supplying plenty of recreational opportunities. The Third Creek Greenway is a particularly popular gem, leading residents through scenic trails with views of the river.

Sutherland Ave. is the major thoroughfare in Marble City. It connects to Downtown Knoxville while avoiding the I-40 and I-275, and houses natural foods stores, popular barbecue spots, and river outfitters.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Marble City is $1,006 for a studio, $1,245 for one bedroom, $1,484 for two bedrooms, and $1,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marble City has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 532 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,006/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 670 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,245/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 995 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,484/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,165 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,681/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John Tarleton Park
  • Lakeshore Park
  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • Three Rivers Rambler
  • Marine Park (Tennessee River)

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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