116 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Property Id: 2189274

Live above Gay Street in a piece of Knoxville history.

The Sterchi Building — once the headquarters of the largest furniture chain in the... world — is now one of downtown's most sought-after loft addresses. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit is fully furnished, move-in ready, and priced at $3,295/month. That's $1,098/person if you're splitting three ways.

What's outside your door
Walk to Market Square for morning coffee. Catch a Smokies game at Covenant Health Park in 5 minutes on foot. Hop the trolley to UT campus (1.9 mi). Thirty-plus restaurants and bars within four blocks. Walk Score: 92.

What's inside the unit
Three real bedrooms — not awkward loft partitions — plus two full bathrooms, so roommates actually get their space. Fully furnished with beds, dressers, living room set, dining table, and a stocked kitchen. In-unit washer and dryer. Stainless steel Samsung appliances. High ceilings and oversized windows with natural light all day. Bring your suitcase and your linens. Everything else is handled.

Building amenities
Rooftop patio with skyline and Smoky Mountain views. 24/7 fitness center with Peloton. Secure building access. Trash chutes on every floor. Historic 1920 build, fully modernized inside.

Who this is for
— Three UT students or young professionals splitting at $1,098/person
— Visiting faculty, grad students, or researchers who don't want to furnish a place
— Travel nurses at UT Medical Center or Fort Sanders (1.5 miles away)
— Anyone who wants the full downtown lifestyle without buying a single piece of furniture

What you pay
$3,295/month. HOA covered by landlord — includes pest control, building insurance, trash, fire protection, and grounds maintenance. You pay electric, water, and internet. That's it.
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