Prepared by The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) Consulting Corps, this report provides strategic guidance for local leaders as they work to create a riverfront that is an award-winning example for the nation that binds and connects people to the river, to Knoxville, and to the adjoining nature preserves and parks.

Commissioned by East Tennessee Realtors® in partnership with the City of Knoxville, the report outlines recommendations from The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) Consulting Corps, a distinguished international consortium of accomplished real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.

As part of the project and following months of preparation, the Consulting Corps team traveled to Knoxville in April 2023. During their week-long visit, the team toured the South Waterfront, examined demographic and economic data, reviewed prior plans, and interviewed more than 30 stakeholders including elected and appointed officials, University leadership, community representatives, developers, business leaders, representatives of the REALTORS® and many other stakeholders.

Overall, the report provides strategic guidance for local leaders as they work to create a riverfront that is an award-winning example for the nation that binds and connects people to the river, to Knoxville, and to the adjoining nature preserves and parks. Some of the recommendations include cleaning up Goose Creek, enhancing public riverfront access points, and creating a quasi-public entity to operate the riverfront.