Liberty Place // Knoxville, Tennessee

BarberMcMurry Architects / Penland Studio

Project Team // Ben Hoffman, Ryan Dobbs, Emmie Palmer, Julie Dalby, Ben Pethel (PS)

Site // Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee

Liberty Place Veterans Housing

Liberty Place Veterans Housing transforms a formerly underutilized block in downtown Knoxville into a welcoming home for veterans transitioning to civilian life. A bright lobby opens onto a landscaped courtyard framed by two- and three-story residential wings, where daylight fills each apartment and communal terraces offer places to connect. Multipurpose rooms on the ground floor host counseling sessions, skills workshops, and social events, while discreetly placed rain gardens and permeable walkways ensure responsible site drainage. A reflective garden adjacent to the courtyard provides a peaceful spot for contemplation. Designed for Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Liberty Place combines supportive amenities and thoughtful design to foster stability, community, and renewed opportunity for those who have served.