Construction Begins on 170 Affordable Rental Homes at Former Knoxville Hospital Site
Construction has started on 170 affordable rental homes at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in Knoxville.
Knoxville, TN, November 4, 2026 —
Construction is underway for 170 affordable rental homes on the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville. The project aims to address the demand for affordable housing in the area.
Details regarding the developer or specific timeline for completion of the 170 rental units were not immediately available.
The site, previously occupied by St. Mary’s Hospital, is being redeveloped to include this significant affordable housing component. Further information on the project’s scope, funding sources, and the anticipated impact on the Knoxville community is expected.
The initiative represents a notable development in local housing efforts. The contractor’s name and any specific construction phases or permits related to the commencement of work were not provided in the available information.
The total number of units designated as affordable rental homes is confirmed at 170. The former hospital’s transition to a residential development signifies a change in land use for the Knoxville property.
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