KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cumberland Avenue has gone through many changes over the years, and that transformation is continuing. The street was once a local business destination; now it’s a housing-centric area for University of Tennessee students.
Two of the remaining locally-owned businesses said ongoing development has led to some challenges, such as parking and traffic. The owners said that with business slow during the summer, they’re seeing the positives of having more student housing in the area.
Louie Albaba owns Oscar’s Restaurant. It’s been a fixture on the strip for almost 23 years. Albaba said a lot has changed in that time, most importantly, his customer base…