KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Developers planning to bring an apartment complex to a prominent site near the South Knoxville waterfront met with city leaders and community members on Thursday to discuss the vision for the project.
The Kerbela Shriners Temple in Knoxville could soon be replaced by an apartment complex for residents aged 55 and up. The group has fielded offers for the property for years. Two years ago, the Shriners signed a contract for student housing, but that deal fell through.
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After community meetings on the proposal in early April, development firm CR Endeavors met city officials and the South Waterfront Advisory & Advocacy Group about the development could best align with the South Knoxville Waterfront Vision Plan created in 2006.
Knoxville City Council Member Karyn Adams said meeting brought productive dialogue regarding issues like massing, commercial development, retail space, and public access…