Event Brief
Downtown Knoxville lot to become affordable housing
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: DGA and community leaders broke ground on Riella on 5th, a 121-unit affordable housing project replacing a vacant lot.
WHO: DGA residential and community leaders
WHAT: Groundbreaking for Riella on 5th, a 121-unit affordable housing development
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET
WHERE: Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: A vacant lot and a dilapidated building are being replaced with affordable housing for residents to access Downtown Knoxville.
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