Knoxville, Tennessee
Population: 177,661
Located in Knox County
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville is known for being the home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers, for being in close proximity to the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, and we thrive as a scenic city where nature and technology meet. As you take a tour through our web site you'll find that Knoxville has an abundance of attractions, activities and amenities to offer visitors and convention delegates.
Knoxville is a city on the grow and on the go. There's always something to do, whether it's attending one of many festivals or trade shows throughout the year, boating on a beautiful lake, or hiking in the nearby Smoky Mountains. Host of the "Best 17 Days of Spring" (the annual Dogwood Arts Festival), being the home of the 1982 World's Fair, and our reputation for being a friendly community, Knoxville is a place to call home.
Knoxville's spirit and love of nature is reflected in our passion for outdoor recreation. Whether it's golf, water-skiing, rock-climbing, or camping, Knoxville is ready to host your next outdoor adventure. When the snow falls, nearby Gatlinburg offers skiing, snow-mobiling, and ice-skating.
The Knoxville area is also known as a cultural focal point of East Tennessee. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra offers outstanding performances, and the Knoxville Museum of Art displays some of the finest art available in the world. Clarence Brown Theatre offers a regular season of hits.
The Thompson-Boling Arena, which seats 24,535, is the site of world-class concerts, conventions, and sporting events. For example, in 1996 they hosted the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships and hosted the Southeast Regional Finals of the 1994 NCAA Tournament at the Arena. We're also home to a number of community theaters and one professional company, that offer a full season of comedies, dramas, and musicals. Add art galleries, museums, and festivals and you'll see why Knoxville has something for everyone!
Knoxville has approximately 175,209 dwellings with the average sales price of a home being $127,605 and a population of 659,074. Historic neighborhoods are dedicated to the preservation of older, historic homes; Victorian rental homes are available for quiet living in the UT area; planned communities offer dream homes; country living is at its best. Many properties have excellent views of the Smoky Mountains.
Schools, grades K-12, in Knoxville have an enrollment of 51,507 students. Knoxville is home to The University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville College and various Bible colleges. Vocational and technical colleges, institutes, and training centers are plentiful.
Living in Downtown Knoxville is like having the world at your front door. Shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment are all a short stroll away. Watch parades, fireworks and city lights from your living room window. Historic buildings, modern lofts and high-rise apartments are all home to downtown residents.
More than 1500 people call Downtown home, ranging from families, young professionals and senior citizens who have lived here all their life.
Knoxville medical centers serve not only Knox County residents but people from many surrounding counties. Knoxville has five major medical centers and one children's hospital. These centers have out-patient facilities located throughout the city. Knoxville has 1,372 physicians and over 250 dentists; over 185 psychologists.
Downtown Knoxville hums with activity. Festivals and concerts fill the Market Square, Volunteer Landing and World's Fair Park year round. Three theaters provide a stage for world-class entertainment. The historic Old City offers over a dozen clubs within two blocks. And on any given day you might catch a parade, street festivals, ice cream social or spontaneous sing-along. All good fun - all in Downtown Knoxville.
Source: knoxvilletennessee.com and downtownknoxville.org
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