New Apartments Coming to Powell Library Neighborhood

The Sheldon development will expand housing options in fast-growing Knox County.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:15am

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A bold, graphic illustration of a repeating apartment building facade in bright neon colors, conceptually representing the expansion of housing in a thriving urban area.The new Sheldon apartment complex aims to expand housing options in Knoxville's fast-growing Powell neighborhood.Knoxville Today

A seven-building apartment complex called The Sheldon is in development along West Emory Road next to the Powell Library in Knoxville, Tennessee. The project aims to meet growing housing demand in the area as Knox County's population is expected to surge by 2040.

Why it matters

Powell is one of Knoxville's fastest-growing neighborhoods, offering residents access to downtown with the comforts of a suburban community. The new Sheldon apartments will help expand the housing footprint in this in-demand area.

The details

The Sheldon development will feature seven apartment buildings along West Emory Road, located directly next to the Powell Library. The project aims to provide new housing options as Knox County's population is projected to grow significantly over the next two decades.

  • The Sheldon apartment complex is currently in development.
  • Knox County's population is expected to increase by tens of thousands of people by 2040.

The players

The Sheldon

A seven-building apartment complex in development along West Emory Road next to the Powell Library in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Powell Library

A public library located in the fast-growing Powell neighborhood of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Knox County

A county in Tennessee where the city of Knoxville is located, and which is expected to see a significant population increase by 2040.

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The takeaway

The new Sheldon apartment development will help meet the growing housing demand in Knoxville's thriving Powell neighborhood, which offers residents the benefits of both urban and suburban living.