Bonny Kate

Bonny Kate, named for Tennessee’s most famous pioneer woman, is a mix of old Appalachia and new Knoxville. The locals call the area "SoKno".” This suburb occupies mountainous terrain near the Appalachian range and is covered in greenery. Evergreens and old oaks wall the mountainous roads that wind through the region. The area is booming with new subdivisions popping up regularly as residents who work downtown move in, seeking more bang for their buck.

Homes here range from large modern mansions on big lots in planned communities to vintage brick ranchers on 1 or 2 acres. Old farmhouses still sit on large plots, and spacious log cabins line some ridges of the small mountains in Bonny Kate. Home prices range from $375,000 to $500,000, though some more historic, larger homes in the area can go for around $1 million.

Homes.com. (n.d.-a). Bonny Kate. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from https://www.homes.com/knoxville-tn/neighborhood/bonny-kate/

Neighborhood Stats

Average Home Value
$425K

Average Price per Sq Ft
$222

Avg Rental Price
$2,128

I C King Park

Recently updated, I.C. King Park offers visitors access to the Tennessee River, 11 miles of nature trails, picnic tables, and plenty of fishing across some 219 acres.

Hugging the shoreline of Knob Creek, an inlet of the Tennessee River, and winding through heavily forested woods, these easy-to-moderate trails are a local favorite for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. The shoreline and main trails are low in elevation change, but the trails that climb to the ridge are more strenuous with steep descents.

The easy and moderate trails at I.C. Park hug the shoreline of Knob Creek, an inlet of the Tennessee River which winds through heavily wooded areas. These trails are a local favorite for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and those looking for a scenic path. The park has multi-use trails, a picnic shelter, a dog park, a playground, restrooms, and a parking area.

3412 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

Directions: Head south on the Gay Street bridge and veer left through the traffic light onto Sevier Avenue. Turn left onto Island Home Avenue. Continue straight into the Island Home neighborhood (you’ll see pillars) onto Maplewood. Continue straight onto Spence Place. Veer went through the four-way stop. Turn left onto Estelle Circle.