How a 'Maplehurst Innovation District' Could Connect Downtown to University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee seeks control of Maplehurst property near Knoxville campus

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Board of Trustees is set to vote on an agreement to control the Maplehurst property. The proposed agreement would give UTK control of about 5.6 acres of land with 199 apartments and parking spaces adjacent to the campus. This area — 814 W. Hill Avenue — is commonly called the Maplehurst property. This agreement would be between UTK and The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (T…

How a 'Maplehurst Innovation District' could connect downtown to University of Tennessee

The Maplehurst property, where the University of Tennessee at Knoxville envisions an innovation district near downtown, includes 199 apartment units.