About Our City: 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 3rd on the Best Cities for Relocating Families List - Source: Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, 2004.
- 2006 Forbes Magazine Ranks Knoxville as 5th in top ten places to "Start Business or Careers" in Metro areas.
- Knoxville is "Top Mid-Market" with populations between 250,00 and 750,000 - Source: Southern Business and Development magazine June 2003
- Tennessee ranked #7 for the best states to have a small business - Source: MSN Business
- Knoxville ranked 14th in "Top Logistic Cities in the Southeast" - Source: Expansion Management magazine June 2003
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
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
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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)
Quick Facts
- Population Estimates
City of Knoxville - 177,661
Knox County - 389,327 MSA - 704,431
Median Age - (Knoxville MSA) 37.3
Median Age - (City of Knoxville) 33.4
Median Age - (Knox County) 36.0
- Local Weather
Annual Average Temperature: 60
Monthly Averages for Knoxville, TN
- Location Cities within a day's drive from Knoxville
Atlanta, GA: 213 miles Charlotte, NC: 244 miles
Chattanooga, TN: 112 miles
Cincinnati, OH: 260 miles
Memphis, TN: 392 miles Nashville, TN: 180 miles
New Orleans, LA : 600 miles
Orlando, FL 689 miles