The Lifestyle You Deserve

The Commons offers an ideal mix of safety, security, and discovery. With the University of Tennessee and its global academic outlook just steps away, you also have easy access to a thriving walkable community and stunning nature within a bike ride or short drive.

Located directly west of downtown Knoxville and north of the University of Tennessee, The Commons is in the middle of Fort Sanders – a haven for college students and recent grads. Fort Sanders is named after a Civil War Union bastion that once stood near the center of town, and the neighborhood’s history runs deep. The Fort Sanders Historic District is filled with original Victorian-era houses and buildings, many named on the National Register of Historic Places. Many others are either rented out or have been converted into apartments to fit the growing renter population in the neighborhood.

Curious about local life? From wellness offerings to a thriving social scene, we’ve got you covered, day and night. Our always-evolving neighborhood is ready to serve you.

Surrounded by the breath-taking Smokey Mountains and captivated by the rumble of VOLS stadium on Saturday nights, you will see there’s nothing common about living in The Commons.