Walkable cities or areas

[gardenwryter]

Last time we were in Chattanooga, North Chattanooga was mostly tiny older homes. I assume that's changed now, with more of a mix of housing?

[RiverView]

Originally Posted by gardenwryter

Last time we were in Chattanooga, North Chattanooga was mostly tiny older homes. I assume that's changed now, with more of a mix of housing?

There are many homes for sale that are under renovation or have been renovated. There are some brand new homes. You just need to get real familiar with the mls or a good realtor.

[McMar]

There are larger homes in North Chattanooga, but you'll pay the highest $$ per square foot of any area in Chatt. That being said, If you can afford it, it's totally worth it. Beautiful homes, lovely community feel. If you're looking for more than 2,000 square feet, your home will not be in an urban area of Chattanooga where you can walk to anything. There are some lovely old big homes downtown that have been restored (lots of square footage and architectural detail for the money), but they are not in the safest of areas. If you have quite a bit to spend, the Fortwood neighborhood near UTC is very nice. If you haven't been to Chattanooga in a while, check it out. I'd bet if you contact RiverView, he could give you more detailed info on neighborhoods.

[creeksitter]

I'm thinking Fountain City and Bearden are neighborhoods in Knoxville where you can walk to do most of your errands. Bearden probably has more sidewalks; though a group is trying to get more sidewalks in FC. They are both about 3-4 miles from downtown. Bearden has a great bike trail to downtown & UT.

[McMar]

North Knoxville is good for walking too. The Fairmont and Emoriland area - 4 miles from downtown - provides easy walking access to a good grocery store, a bowling alley, a few banks, numerous restaurants including two of the best in town: Senor Taco and Harby's Pizza. That particular neighborhood has so much character, and homes up to around 2,000 square feet I'd say. When I lived in that area, we walked all over the place. There are several creeks running through the neighborhood, so every so often you just happen upon a green area with a picnic table. You can also ride your bike 3 miles to a mall, Lowe's, Home Depot, movie theaters, and numerous chain restaurants. I loved that neighborhood and really miss it. The part of North Knoxville closer to downtown (including 4th and Gill area) is a little too sketchy for daily walking. It's where all of the homeless hang out, and you see a junkie walking around every so often.