Grand gardens, wide boulevards, tall hardwoods, greenways, parks, and unique architecture best describe “North Hills”. From its beginning in 1927, North Hills has been a unique, one-of-a-kind setting for classic homes.

North Hills

Dogwood Trails North

2.8 Miles | Trail begins at 1999 North Hills BLVD (37917)

Grand gardens, wide boulevards, tall hardwoods, greenways, parks and unique architecture best describe North Hills. Established in 1927, it is one of Knoxville's oldest neighborhoods and is the only neighborhood in the city to have a recognized arboretum. Lining the boulevards and shading North Hills Park, trees are as big a part of the neighborhood as the many historic homes. This charming neighborhood is a unique one-of-a-kind setting for classic homes with an interesting mix of Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Foursquare, Spanish Colonial Revival, Bungalow, Italian Renaissance, English Cottage, Neoclassical, and Minimal Traditional styles.

The National Register of Historic Places has designated a historic district along three of the neighborhood boulevards and includes about 130 homes and 50 acres.

The North Hills Garden Club was established in 1935 and remains a vibrant part of the community with a yearly spring plant sale which support its beautification efforts in the neighborhood. This trail has been an avid supporter of ‘Bazillion Blooms’, Dogwood Arts annual tree-planting initiative, and has added hundreds of dogwood trees thru the years.

Open Gardens and Camera Sites

The open gardens and camera sites listed are only open April 1-30. Please visit only when yard signs are displayed.

Camera Site: Available for photos; please do not enter the gardens.

Open Gardens: Open for a self guided tour daily form 10am-6pm.

About Dogwood Arts

Dogwood Arts has a 65-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee. With the financial support of corporate sponsors, grant funding, local government investment, and private donors, we produce 20 year-round events and programs that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work, and play.

For more information, please visit dogwoodarts.com/trailsandgardens