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Sequoyah Hills, Tennessee, is a neighborhood in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. One of the oldest...

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Sequoyah Hills, Tennessee, is a neighborhood in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Knoxville, the bulk of Seqouyah Hills is located in a bend of the Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake) between Kingston Pike and Cherokee Boulevard in west Knoxville. It is known for its expensive homes and views of the Tennessee River. It is home to many wealthy families. The studios of the well-known country radio station, WIVK 107.7 FM, are located in this neighborhood. The subdivision was annexed by the City of Knoxville in 1917. The first housing development in the area was known as Talahi, which encompasses a portion of the current neighborhood. The Talahi Improvements are on the National Register of Historic Places. Unique design features include lamp posts that have a spider motif, in reference to Cherokee mythology. Papoose Park has a gate with an Indian theme. The early 20th Century development included underground utility wires and streets paved with concrete (instead of asphalt). The neighborhood design included distinctive parks, fountains and sculptures. The development chose Cherokee names for the streets such as Kenesaw, Tugaloo, Iskagna, Taliluna and

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