Groundbreaking ceremony for the house at 3425 Bishop Street. Frank Sparkman & Andrew Godwin are pictured with Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and many others from the East Tennessee Housing Development Corp. board.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the house at 3435 Bishop street

"We have a home that is our own. It was a real blessing. It gave us a better sense of citizenship. We are part of this community." Emily Stinson, Bishop Street ETHDC homeowner pictured with her daughter Olivia.

Knoxville News Sentinel article published December 20, 2013

Knoxville News Sentinel article published December 02, 2013

High quality, energy efficient homes for low to moderate income clients.

East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation

The East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation is a community-based housing organization dedicated to providing quality, energy efficient homes for low to moderate income home buyers and families. Our earliest beginnings were in the 1990’s when the Community Design Center formed a subsidiary to take its work beyond the architectural and design phase to the development and construction phases.

Central to our mission as affordable housing developers is our commitment to produce highly energy efficient homes for our buyers. As the first nonprofit to build Earth Craft homes in Knoxville, the East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation not only offers residents a well built house, we also offer features that ensure our buyers monthly savings on utility costs. When compared to renting our living in an older home, these savings can be significant.

We work with local government, funders, businesses, lenders, community residents, and other nonprofits to create a platform for lasting transformation in the East Tennessee region, for the good of all our residents.