List of tallest buildings in Knoxville
This list of tallest buildings in Knoxville ranks skyscrapers and other structures by height in the U.S. city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The tallest building in Knoxville is the First Tennessee Plaza (Plaza Tower), at 27 stories, followed by the adjacent Riverview Tower, at 24 stories. The Tower at Morgan Hill (formerly the Kingston Apartments) is the third highest at 21 stories. The Sunsphere, which stands at 265 feet (81 m), is the city's fourth tallest.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks the top-ten tallest buildings in Knoxville, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Rank | Name | Image | Height in feet
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Height in Meters
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Floors | Year | Ref |
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1 | First Tennessee Plaza | 327 | 100 | 27 | 1979 | [1] | |
2 | Riverview Tower | 312 | 95 | 24 | 1985 | [1] | |
3 | Tower at Morgan Hill (Kingston Apartments) | 22 | 1967 | [1] | |||
4 | Sunsphere | 265 | 81 | 5 | 1982 | [2] | |
5 | Andrew Johnson Building | 203 | 62 | 18 | 1928 | [3] | |
6 | The Holston | 193 | 59 | 15 | 1912 | [4][5] | |
7 | The Burwell/Tennessee Theatre | Upload image | 167 | 51 | 10 | 1907 | [6] |
8 | Sterchi Lofts | 147 | 45 | 12 | 1926 | [7] | |
9 | US Bank Building | Upload image | 146.87 | 12 | 1965 | [8] | |
10 | Church Street United Methodist Church | 141 | 43 | 2 | 1931 | [9] | |
11 | Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee (A Wing) | Upload image | 124 | 38 | 10 | 1948 | [10] |
The
Demolished buildings
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Tallest proposed
This is a partial list of skyscrapers and high-rises that have been planned in Knoxville at over 15 stories, but which projects have been canceled.
Rank | Name | Height in feet
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Height in Meters
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District | Floors | Ref |
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1 | Fountains at Parkside | 249 | 76 | West Knoxville | 12 | [5][17] |
2 | Worsham Watkins Tower | 150 | 46 | Downtown Knoxville | 35 | [18] |
3 | Church/Gay Street Development II | Unavailable | 25 | [19] | ||
4 | Hyatt Hotel | 18 | [20] | |||
5 | Church/Gay Street Development I | 17 | [21] |
References
- ^ a b c Roger Harris, "Vacant Tower Has Its Critics," Knoxville News-Sentinel, 31 January 2007.
- ^ Sunsphere, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Andrew Johnson Building, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ The Holston, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ a b Diagrams (Knoxville) SkyscraperPage.com Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Burwell Building, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Sterchi Lofts, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Ayers Hall, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee - A Wing, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ a b "CAMPUS BUILDING LIST". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "North Carrick Frequently Asked Questions". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Holt, Andrew (January 1969). "[Annual Report of the President] The University of Tennessee, Biennial Report, 1966-1968: Hallmarks of Greatness". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Creekmore, Betsey (October 15, 2018). "Steam Plant". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Steam Plant Conversion". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ UT FacilitiesServices. "Smokestack Demolition Timelapse". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Fountains at Parkside, Knoxville, U.S.A. Retrieved 2010-04-07
- ^ Worsham Watkins Tower, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-09
- ^ Church/Gay Street Development - Phase II, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-09
- ^ Hyatt Hotel, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-09
- ^ Church/Gay Street Development - Phase I, Knoxville, U.S.A. Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-04-09