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Downtown vs Fourth & Gill: Knoxville's Best Walkable Neighborhoods

Downtown Knoxville is the city's walkable urban core — a compact, historic neighborhood centered on Market Square with restaurants, live music, and the iconic Sunsphere all within a square mile.

Fourth & Gill is Knoxville's most charming historic neighborhood — Victorian and Queen Anne homes on tree-lined streets, walking distance to downtown, with a tight-knit community that hosts block parties and knows each other by name.

Downtown / Market SquareFourth & Gill
Walk Score8572
Bike Score6865
Avg Home Price$350K$375K
Commute0 min — you're here5 min to downtown
Neighbor Score65% residents / 35% STRs85% residents / 15% STRs
STR DensityHighLow
VibeWalkable & HistoricHistoric & Artsy
Best ForWalkability seekers, Culture lovers, Young professionalsHistory buffs, Architecture lovers, Community seekers
Common questions
Which is more walkable, Downtown / Market Square or Fourth & Gill?
Downtown / Market Square has a walk score of 85 while Fourth & Gill scores 72. Both are highly walkable.
Which is cheaper, Downtown / Market Square or Fourth & Gill?
Average home prices in Downtown / Market Square are $350K compared to $375K in Fourth & Gill. Downtown / Market Square is the more affordable option.
Which has more community feel, Downtown / Market Square or Fourth & Gill?
Downtown / Market Square has a Neighbor Score of 65% while Fourth & Gill scores 85%. Higher scores mean more long-term residents vs. short-term rentals. Fourth & Gill has the stronger community feel.
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