In The News

Knoxville News Sentinel put together its own list of other Knoxville eateries that made a strong impression on the public, two of which are concepts by Oliver Smith Realty. Lilou, a French brasserie, includes a menu with authentic cuisine and an extensive cocktail and...

Lilou, an upscale French restaurant, was noted for its excellence across all courses and aesthetic dining area. Lilou is located on the ground floor of Hotel Cleo, a new development by partners Oliver Smith and Jim Turner of Oliver Smith Realty and Development...

The former Merchants of Beer property sold for $5,150,000 in a deal brokered by Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The new ownership entity, Vector Hospitality Inc, plans to construct a Moxy Hotel by Marriot on the site to welcome visitors to...

ORNL Federal Credit Union purchased a 9.53 acre tract of land located at Northshore Town Center in a transaction brokered by Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The $8,350,000 deal allows ORNL to acquire land adjacent to their current...

Livano Knoxville, a new development along the South Waterfront, will bring additional apartment housing and a new neighborhood community to Knoxville once construction is completed in the spring of 2025. Oliver Smith IV is proud to partner with LIV Development and...

Kern’s Food Hall opened this year at 2201 Kerns Rising Way and houses a number of restaurants and bars.  Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company facilitated the deal that led to the redevelopment of the building and property. The Humble Hog opened...

A recent Cityview rating gave French restaurant Lilou a perfect score of 25 out of 25 in categories of ambiance, service, food, presentation, and price. Lilou is located in first floor of Hotel Cleo, a new development by partners Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty...

The Kennedy is a new European styled gastropub serving gourmet Americana fare with a variety of cocktails located on Gay Street, in one of our newest developments by Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The Tailor Lofts restaurant owner Chad...

The Kennedy, a new gastropub, opens in downtown Knoxville at 430 S. Gay Street in a new development by Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of Tailor Lofts, in the space that was previously occupied...

Oliver “Crosse” Smith V joins Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company as an Affiliate Broker and Commercial Developer and will be the fourth generation of the leadership within the company. Working closely with Oliver Smith IV, his father, has instilled in him...