University of Tennessee
Department of University Housing
Housing Resources
Search Engines
The following websites are recommended as helpful tools in looking for new apartments.
· http://knoxville.apartments.com
These five websites generally cover most all of the properties that get listed in Knoxville. A few property or individual home owners do list space privately or independent from these typically referenced websites by running an ad in the local newspaper.
Maps
Tenants may also want to note the considerable number of rental units/properties available in the immediate vicinity of Sutherland Village by referencing these maps:
List of available units in area
The following links will connect tenants to comprehensive lists of apartments,
as well as their amenities and prices, in the West and North areas of Knoxville. Sutherland Village currently sits on the border of the two areas, as defined by
the above maps and the following links:
Transportation Information
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
KAT University Services
KAT offers a wide variety of stops and lines that run directly to the University of Tennessee. Many apartment complexes also pay for special stops to be made at their units. The link above will take tenants to the KAT website, which features a section devoted solely to lines that run to and from the UT campus.
This Greenway connects UT to several close communities, including the current Sutherland Village complex. An easy alternative to driving, the Greenway offers a transportation route directly to campus for cyclists and walkers. The link above will open the website for tenants to get more information, as well as a chance to see the other Greenway options throughout Knoxville.
Utility Information
Knoxville Utilities Board
KUB supplies the utilities (gas, electricity, water, etc) to most all
Knoxville properties. The above link will take you to their website
where you can receive a variety of helpful information, including new
green initiatives and money saving tips. KUB does work with new
international students to activate utilities.
Knox County Schools
Knox County Schools General Information
School Zone Finder
For students with families, the above links to Knox County School information will be helpful.
The first link connects to the general school system website where most any question about Knoxville
schools can be answered. The second link takes you to the School Zone Finder, which allows
you to input an address in order to see all schools for the area.
Additional Resources
International Student Association and Contacts
The above link offers excellent information on the various international student associations active
at the University of Tennessee. These associations are excellent resources for all international
students, both current and new. A contact person for each is also listed.
Department of University Housing
Center for International Education