In The News
Learn about our latest projects and read the news from Oliver Smith Realty & Development Company.
80th anniversary and a new name for Oliver Smith Realty
This month we are proud to celebrate our 80th Anniversary. Among the many changes taking place at the firm, we are most excited about our name change. Our new name reflects the changes in our business and our focus for the future. We will always be proud of our...
Embassy Suites Downtown: Now Open
The new Embassy Suites at 507 S. Gay Street is now open. The new hotel is positioned to be not only a place to stay, but a place to play. A variety of entertainment and dining options are available to everyone. We have been working with Alpesh Patel of the Kana Hotel...
Guy Fieri Brings Chicken Guy! to Knoxville
Guy Fieri, restaurateur, author and TV personality will be expanding his Chicken Guy! restaurant brand into several Tennessee Cities, including one right here in Knoxville. Oliver Smith Realty is proud to be representing Guy in this endeavor. Check back here for more...
Embassy Suites Downtown Opening Soon
The new Embassy Suites at 507 S. Gay Street is nearing completion. The new hotel is positioned to be not only a place to stay, but a place to play. A variety of entertainment and dining options will be available when the property opens in November. "On such a...
Oliver Smith IV joins Crittenden Research Board of Advisors
Oliver Smith IV has recently joined the Board of Advisors for Crittenden Research. Crittenden Research is the difinitive independent source of industry directorys, forcasts and analysis of the commercial insurance and reasl estate businesses. - from...
The William F Conley Building will soon host a new Embassy Suites
We have recently worked on a deal that will convert the old Park National Bank / William F Conley Building on the corner of Gay St. and Union Street into Knoxville's newest Embassy Suites Hotel. The original building opened on June 26, 1974 and has been an iconic...
Summer Fun: Sevierville’s Newest Waterpark
It may be hot out there this summer, but we will soon have a new way to beat the heat. We have recently sold 50 acres of land in Sevierville to Wilderness Waterparks and Resort. This location will be used to build Soaky Mountain, a full featured waterpark. ...
Kern’s Bakery and the Food Hall Concept
A new trend for Knoxville: The Food Hall. Recently named one of the top international food trends of 2019 by Forbes (click here for the story) the food hall concept has been gaining popularity in the south. Our Kerns Bakery Redevelopment project now being developed...
Duluth Trading Co is coming to Knoxville
Founded in 1989, Deluth Trading Co is a Minnesota-based heavy duty clothing store. Developer R&R properties, working with our brokers, Will Simms and Chat Turner will be bringing a brand new Deluth location to the Kingston Corner Shipping Center. This is the last...
Oliver Smith Jr.’s vision for the West Town Mall
Tracey Haun Owens of KnoxTNToday.com has recently written a story about Oliver Smith Jr. and his vision for West Knoxville. She takes use though the history the development of the property with some comments from our own Oliver Smith IV. Head over to KnoxTNToday for...