Knoxville is East Tennessee's commercial center and home to the University of Tennessee. Downtown / Market Square, Bearden, West Knoxville, Cedar Bluff, and the Turkey Creek retail corridor drive the commercial market. Strong office, medical, retail, and restaurant construction. Standard IBC wind code.
Knoxville follows Standard IBC + TN amendments. Design wind speed: 115 mph. Impact-rated glazing is not required by code in Tennessee. IECC energy code applies; Climate Zone 4A (Middle TN) or 3A (Memphis area).