Beds Per House
BEDRooms with
Ensuite Baths
To ut campus
years in
Fort Sanders
Owner Operated
Our Story


Student housing isn't just one part of what we do — it's our focus. For more than two decades, we've been developing, renovating, and managing housing in Knoxville. That experience has taught us what works: thoughtful layouts, durable finishes, responsive management, and a commitment to continually improving our homes year after year.
From private bedrooms and large common spaces to responsive service and straightforward leasing, every decision is made with the student experience in mind.
Our goal is simple: provide housing we'd be proud to recommend to our own friends and family.
Leasing a house for your whole group should be exciting — not stressful. We know it doesn't always feel that way. Coordinating schedules, making decisions from out of town, figuring out who signs what and when — it's a lot to manage on top of everything else going on in your life.
That's why we've built our process to be as straightforward as possible. No chasing us down for answers, no surprise steps, no fine print you weren't told about. From your first message to move-in day, we keep things clear, moving, and on your timeline.
We've done this a long time. We know what groups need, what questions come up, and how to make sure everyone — whether you're local or leasing from across the state — feels confident about where they're landing.
you reach out
Submit a short interest form telling us about your group. We'll follow up and walk you through what's available.
We provide an application link
We'll provide a unique application link for your group and answer all your questions.
Secure your spot
Once applications are approved, a holding agreement locks in your home while we finalize everything.
sign your lease
We draft the lease, walk you through it, receive security deposits & get everything signed. Then it's yours!
Why Swift
We're not a corporate housing company. We're local, owner-operated, and built around how UT students actually live — in groups, with friends, without the headaches.
Built for Student Living.
Designed for students from the ground up, with real bedrooms and most with private ensuite baths. No converted dens. No makeshift bedrooms. Check each listing for specific features.
Modern Homes. Modern Efficiency.
Most of our homes feature energy-efficient construction, quality insulation, and modern HVAC systems designed to keep utility costs in check.
Houses for every group size.
From 3 to 16 bedrooms, find a home that fits your group- not the other way around.
the fort sanders experience.
Walk to class. Walk to the strip. Walk to Neyland Stadium. Fort Sanders has been home to UT students for generations.
Local. Responsive. Accountable.
Swift is owner-operated in Knoxville. When something needs fixing, you let us know and it gets fixed. No 1-800 numbers, no tickets, no waiting.