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See the past, present and future in Mechanicsville
History thrives in Mechanicsville, where residents can walk down the street and see vintage homes and other monumental buildings. Deadrick Avenue holds historic Queen Anne homes, while Arthur Street features Mechanicsville Fire Station Number Five, the oldest firehouse in Knoxville that still serves the neighborhood today. Among all this rich history, residents have access to popular schools, multiple parks and a community farm, all while living less than a mile from Downtown Knoxville.
Many of the homes in the Mechanicsville neighborhood are vibrant two-story models.
City of Knoxville Fire Department has a station located across from Olde Mechanicsville Park.
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Mechanicsville homeowners can live in pieces of history
Older and historic shotgun homes from the early 1900s line the streets of Mechanicsville. Many have been renovated to give residents modern amenities while still preserving the history of the home. Future homeowners can also find three-bedroom bungalows with wide porches and small yards. Because homes with garages aren’t common, most residents park on uncovered driveways or in the street. Home prices can range from $100,000 to $300,000. Homes spend about a week on the market before new residents purchase them. Most residents are renters, but there are opportunities for investors and future homeowners.
The Mechanicsville neighborhood is made up of mainly single-family homes.
Mechanicsville has many charming two-story homes.
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Community engagement blossoms at Beardsley Community Farm
Mechanicsville features multiple parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. Malcom-Martin Park, the largest in the area, was named after Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr. Residents of all ages gather here to take a swing on the baseball field, cool off at the Ed Cothren Swimming Pool or visit the Beardsley Community Farm to learn gardening tips or get fresh produce. Right next door, the Wesley House Community Center welcomes the community to join in on summer camps for children or senior bingo on Fridays.
Malcolm Martin Park is a spot for relaxing on a nice day in Mechanicsville.
Beardsley Farm is a great spot for local produce in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
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Brunch and brisket in Downtown Knoxville
Although Mechanicsville doesn’t feature restaurants, residents only have to drive 2 miles into Knoxville to find a popular spot for dining out. The Firefly and Marble City Kitchen gives customers a full menu of breakfast, brunch and dinner items to enjoy. They also host live music events for a special night on the town. Sweet P’s Barbeque and Downtown Dive serves brisket, ribs and other smoky bites with plenty of sides. Food City and Dollar General give residents access to groceries and other essentials. When residents want to update their wardrobes, they head downtown to shop at locally owned and chain retail stores.
You'll find lots of dining options at Market Square in downtown Knoxville.
Sweet P's BBQ prides itself on slow smoking some of the best BBQ in town.
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Cheering on the Vols
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville sits 3 miles away from Mechanicsville. When residents want to see a Volunteers football game, they take a trip to Neyland Stadium to tailgate and watch the teams battle it out. Downtown Knoxville gets busy when football season comes around, but that doesn’t stop locals from cheering on their home team. Mechanicsville residents and people from all over Knoxville County also head downtown for the Bike Boat Brew & Bark event in June. Visitors can join in on free yoga sessions, take self-guided tours of James White’s Fort or sip beer while hanging out with other canine parents.
The University of Tennessee campus is just a short drive from Mechanicsville, making it easy for residents to get to Neyland Stadium on game day.
Neyland Stadium is the fifth-largest in the nation and is home to University of Tennessee games.
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Nothing but net at Fulton High
Parents send their young kids to Maynard Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. Students later attend Knoxville County’s first public charter school, Emerald Academy. This college preparatory school welcomes kindergarten through eighth-grade students to try out for sports and prepare for their future academic careers. Niche gives Emerald Academy a B-minus. Students learn under three different academies within the B-minus-rated Fulton High School, including The Academy of Communications, The Academy of Health and Human Services and The Academy of Public Service. When not studying for future careers, students cheer on their four-time state-champion basketball team in the winter.
Maynard School received a rating of 3 out of 10 from Great Schools.
Emerald Academy in the Mechanicsville neighborhood fosters confidence in students.
The Judy Wright Arena is located on the Fulton High School campus in Oakwood.
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KAT buses and easy access to Interstate 275
The Knoxville Area Transit buses run through central Mechanicsville. Residents can hop on a KAT bus to visit Downtown Knoxville, Food City, the Wesley House Community Center or up north to Beaumont. Those who need to commute into Downtown Knoxville can get there quickly by taking Interstate 275.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mechanicsville
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mechanicsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mechanicsville, Knoxville sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Mechanicsville, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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