University Commons

University Commons is the first urban, vertical retail structure in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is situated on the property of the former Fulton Bellows & Components plant, just off Kingston Pike. Located in the heart of Knoxville, and just minutes from the central business district, University Commons is within walking distance of the UT campus.

This one-of-a-kind retail center is home to two of the most recognizable and financially secure grocery/retail brands in the country: Publix and Walmart. With both tenants signing 20-year leases, the development will maintain a very financially stable core. Along with these long-term anchor leases, University Commons includes approximately 40,000 square feet of retail shops with shorter leases.

Not only does University Commons provide grocery/retail shopping to an area long lacking these conveniences, but it does so in a way that is environmentally responsible. In addition to cleaning up the long-standing brownfield on which it's located, an ecologically-friendly stormwater management system helps remove suspended solids, oil and grease from parking areas.