Mechanicsville

Knoxville, TN

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Mechanicsville - Knoxville, TN

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Originally designed as a community for factory workers, Mechanicsville developed around 1860 and is one of Knoxville’s oldest neighborhoods. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming community contains a variety of shotgun and Victorian style homes. Since it was populated by the skilled workers often referred to as “Mechanics” at the time, the neighborhood was named “Mechanicsville.”

Mechanicsville is home to Knoxville College, which was founded in 1875 and is recognized as an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). The 17-building campus is also a registered historic landmark. The oldest building on campus, McKee Hall, was built in 1876. Other notable locations in Mechanicsville include Malcolm Martin Park, which contains a public swimming pool and the Malcom Martin Greenway, Beardsley Community Farm, and the Wesley House Community Center.

Located directly north of the University of Tennessee, Mechanicsville provides easy access to the university and many other downtown attractions, including Neyland Stadium, the Knoxville Convention Center, and the Sunsphere. Mechanicsville is about one mile northwest of Downtown Knoxville.

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Citizen Agency is an award-winning advertising agency in Mechanicsville

An aerial view of Mechanicsville

Danny Mayfield Park features an outdoor classroom for students

Picturesque Western Avenue leads past several historic buildings

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Mechanicsville is $754 for three bedrooms.

  • 3 BR

  • 1,314 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $754/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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