Get oriented
What Holston Hills feels like
Holston Hills is an established East Knoxville neighborhood near the Holston River. It is primarily residential and is known for a greener, quieter setting than the busier commercial corridors closer to downtown.
Visitors are most likely to encounter Holston Hills while exploring East Knoxville, driving scenic local routes or visiting nearby recreation areas. It adds another layer to the city’s east-side geography: less commercial, more residential and landscape-oriented.
What to look for
Established residential streetsHolston River proximityHolston Hills Country Club areaConvenient access to broader East Knoxville
How to explore it
- This is a residential area, so plan around a specific stop or scenic route.
- Pair with East Knoxville attractions rather than treating it as an all-day district.
- Check public-access rules before assuming private recreation facilities are open to visitors.
About neighborhood boundaries: Knoxville neighborhood names are often used informally, and local usage does not always match historic-district, city-neighborhood or subdivision boundaries. Use KGIS and City of Knoxville resources when an exact boundary matters.
Explore nearby
Local resources used for orientation
- Visit Knoxville — Neighborhoods
- City of Knoxville — Neighborhood Empowerment
- KGIS — Knoxville geographic information
LocalKnox writes its own neighborhood summaries. External links are provided for maps, municipal information and additional planning context.