City People hosting Downtown Home Tour October 14

KNOXVILLE - A unique home tour is scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2012 in downtown Knoxville. The annual City People Home Tour will feature 9 furnished homes as examples of occupied living space. Included in the tour will be James White Fort, Knoxville's first downtown home.

The tour is open to the public who will have an opportunity to see never before featured urban lofts, condos, and town homes located in downtown Knoxville. Showcased residences will consist of everything from newly constructed units to carefully restored historical buildings as well as beautifully designed lofts. With homeowners present in their units, visitors will be able to ask questions about downtown living concerning grocery shopping, parking, recreational activities, entertainment, working and more. Chariots of Hire will be running a shuttle covering the tour route.

City People's Downtown Home Tour attracts over 500 visitors a year. After attending these tours, many visitors have started their own urban lifestyles and are now downtown residents. The efforts of City People have helped Knoxville's center city grow to more than 2,000 inhabitants over the last few years.

Home Tour proceeds are reinvested back into Knoxville's center city community through grants that fund causes downtown such as Shakespeare on the Square, James White Fort, Market Square Farmers Market, Dogwood Arts Market Art Fair and many more. 

The tour will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced tickets sales are only $10 and can be purchased at Bliss Home on Market Square and Kingston Pike or online through October 13 at midnight at www.citypeople.org. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and will be sold at the East Tennessee Community Design Center, 500 S. Gay Street.

City People is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership made up of residents, business people, elected officials, preservationists, activists, and artists working together to address issues concerning Knoxville's center city. City People takes positions on and advocates issues affecting the center city, especially those concerning residential matters. City People provides funds for events and activities which increase the health, vitality, and development of the center city, especially those aimed at increasing business and residential growth. City People works with government and community groups to develop Knoxville's center city.

Published September 30, 2012