KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — South Knoxville's Sevier Avenue corridor is part of the "mid-river" waterfront which is home to several new developments for people living nearby. However, leaders said changes are not done coming to the area.
The mid-river area extends from Henley Street Bridge to Suttree Landing Park, with Councilman Tommy Smith saying that the area is home to several successful small businesses along Sevier Avenue.
"You have an entire Sevier Ave that is full with local merchants ... and you have Regal headquarters who employs hundreds of people," said Smith.
According to Knoxville's "Tennessee River Waterfront" report, the mid-river is known for its high intensity and density use. The area is made up of housing, commercial and public space use.
"I think it's one of the most balanced diversification of businesses., public places and residence," Smith said.
Smith also said the section has seen the most growth in the last 15 years than up and down-river.
"That doesn't mean more density and people, it just means there are different pieces of properties that are still dormant and not used at all," Smith said.
Smith said the city is aiming to bring in more public space.
"I think it has the backbone of what you might see for the future," Smith said.
According to the report, leaders want to bring more accessibility for bikers and pedestrians to the mid-river area.
"The goal is to have one continuous greenway for play, pedestrian and bicycling and that still hasn't been completed," Smith said.