Living in Fort Sanders Knoxville

Fort Sanders Apartments for Rent

Fort Sanders is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Knoxville with 6,195 residents.

Fort Sanders has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: University of Tennessee, Mechanicsville, Downtown, College Hills, Western Heights, Beaumont and West View.

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Fort Sanders is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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View of Sunsphere from Fort Sanders

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Fort Sanders Knoxville.

Fort Sanders is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Knoxville with a Walk Score of 80.

Find apartments in Knoxville's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, University of Tennessee and Fort Sanders.

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Fort Sanders Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Fort Sanders to other Knoxville neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
1	Downtown	83	59	64	1,219
2	University of Tennessee	82	43	54	5,684
3	Fort Sanders	80	48	47	6,195
4	Old North Knoxville	70	38	74	1,334
5	Fourth and Gill	66	46	76	746

Eating & Drinking

There are about 52 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Fort Sanders.

People in Fort Sanders can walk to an average of 11 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for View of Sunsphere from Fort Sanders A wonderful view of the iconic Sunsphere of Knoxville. Clinch Ave is a great street within the Fort Sanders Neighborhood to see both the beauty of downtown from a distance and the historical University of Tennessee Campus.

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Fort Sanders has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Fort Sanders Knoxville apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Fort Sanders has some public transportation and about 3 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Fort Sanders on public transit.

Fort Sanders is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Apartment Buildings in NE corner of Fort Sanders

Overlooking Campus and Cumberland Ave.

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Abandoned Building in Fort Sanders

Christ Chapel

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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Sam's Party Store of Fort Sanders

View of Ayres Hall from Fort Sanders

Firedog Pizza Deli/Market

Houses within Fort Sanders

thumbnail for Apartment Buildings in NE corner of Fort Sanders Apartment Buildings in this area are very convenient to the access of the Hill of the University of Tennessee. Is also very close to World's Fair Park.

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Intersection near Fort Sanders Regional Medical

Industrial Businesses Beyond Fort Sanders

thumbnail for Abandoned Building in Fort Sanders There are actually quite a few poorly kept buildings through out the neighborhood. Its unfortunately because they do take away from the beauty and over all appeal of the area.

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Apartments Near Fort Sanders Schools

Laurel High School

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