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About Knoxville, Tennessee


About Knoxville, Tennessee

Why Choose Knoxville?

Knoxville, Tennessee has been voted “one of American’s most…” by several organizations.  The city is one of the gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and is within a day’s drive of nearly 75% of the U.S. population.  Come see how living in the greater Knoxville area, with its multi-faceted excitement, culture and beauty, will enhance your life and educational experience.  

Recent Honors for Knoxville, Tennessee

  • #1 Best Place to Live for cities under 1 million population. (354 Metros Ranked) - Source: Places Rated Almanac 2004 (Special Millennium Edition by David Savageau)
  • Knoxville ranked 4th on the "Best Cities for Relocating Families List" for Mid-Size Markets - Source: Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, May, 2008
  • Metropolitan Knoxville Named No. 10 on the List of Forbes Magazine "Best Places for Business and Careers" - Source: Forbes Magazine, March 2008
  • Knoxville Metropolitan Area named 3rd among all mid-sized cities in the national in its annual "Best Metro for Business and Expansion" Competition - Source: Expansion Management Magazine, August 2007
  • Knoxville named one of the "10 Best Places to Live and Boat" - Source: Boating Life Magazine, July 2007
  • Knoxville named one of "America's 50 Hottest Cities," cities that are best places to expand or relocate a business - Source: Expansion Management Magazine, February 2007
  • Knoxville Metro ranked 1st in "Best Place for Recent College Graduates" as most affordable city for a college graduate just entering the workforce. Source: Economic Research Institute, July 2006.

Visiting the Area or Relocating

McGhee Tyson Airport
Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (Everything you need for Lodging, Events and Tours)
Knoxville Dining at a Glance
Relocating to Knoxville

Weather

Today's Weather

Area Maps

Knoxville in the USA
Knoxville in the State of Tennessee
Tennessee Highway Transportation Maps
Highway Map of Knox County, TN
UT, Knoxville Main Campus and Downtown Knoxville

Apartment Guides

Apartment Links
Knoxville Apartment Guide
Knoxville Apartments.Com

National Parks and Points of Interest (Close to Knoxville)

Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Fun Places to Visit

The Knoxville Zoo
Ijams Nature Center
Dollywood Family Amusement Park
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Tennessee Riverboat Company 
East Tennessee Discovery Center 

Festivals

Dogwood Arts Festival
Foothills Fall Festival
Greek Fest
Sundown in the City
For more information visit:
City of Knoxville Festivals & Events

Museums

Knoxville Museum of Art
Frank H. McClung Museum
Beck Culture Exchange Center
Museum of Appalachia
American Museum of Science and Energy
Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture

Cultural Events

Clarence Brown Theatre
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Knoxville Opera Company
Tennessee Theatre
Bijou Theatre

Sports

UT Athletics Departments
Knoxville Ice Bears (Hockey)
Tennessee Smokies (AA Baseball)

 



The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

Office of the Dean
1924 Alcoa Highway, U94
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) -305-9339 or
(800)-596-7249