Sevierville, TN
Allen & Hoshall provided planning, design, and construction administrative services for a new downtown fire station to replace the former main station. The fire station is located on the original site of the Sevierville-Sevier County Fire Department from the 1960s. In addition to its historic relevance, the location on Prince Street allows for faster response times and better service to the West Main Street, Old Knoxville Highway, Gist Creek, and downtown areas.
The new downtown fire station will replace the former main station. The 11,672 sq. ft. facility includes three apparatus bays with pull-through capabilities, a dormitory area with six bedrooms, a day room with an open kitchen, lounge areas, and a fire pole. The station will house six firefighters, an engine, a ladder truck, and a quick response apparatus.
Early in the design process, there was a strong desire for the new fire station to be compatible with the existing downtown environment and history. Due to the small size and unique shape of the site, the design solution footprint was defined by not only the shape of the site but also the setback requirements, so that the square footage was maximized. The need for a partial second floor to fill out program requirements helped balance out the massing of the taller three-bay apparatus portion of the building.
The result was a striking design, balancing the traditional forms with 21st-century requirements, with arched apparatus door openings, four-fold doors, red large-scale brick, and an attractive arched main welcoming entrance.
City of Sevierville
$3,880,000
11,672 sq. ft.
2022
Michel Lebel, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Senior Vice President/Architect
mlebel@allenhoshall.com
