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The best place to live, work and play is Knoxville, Tennessee.
The city has a rich history – James White's Fort downtown served as a home to the state's first settlers in 1786. Knoxville later served as the state's first capital and continues to be the county seat and hub of the East Tennessee region. Knoxville has always been a prime city for building a business or raising a family. National companies such as Sea-Ray Boats, E.W. Scripps', Home and Garden Television, Pilot Corporation and Regal Cinemas have chosen Knoxville for their headquarters. Knoxville is the home of the University of Tennessee 1998 NCAA football champions and the six time national Lady Vols basketball team. Our Dogwood Arts Festival showcases East Tennessee at it's loveliest. Golf courses, beautiful lakes for fishing and more restaurants per capita than any city our size are all nestled here in the heart of three national parks: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Big South Fork National Park and Cherokee National Forest. Pigeon Forge, located in Sevierville is home to Dollywood and the Smokies baseball team which is an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Gatlinburg offers summer fun and winter snow skiing.
The cost of living in Knoxville is below the national average. Knoxville does not have a state income tax. The average summer temperature is 77° and the average winter temperature is 36°.
Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport, located on Alcoa Highway, lies 12 miles from downtown Knoxville. Ground transportation in Knoxville is provided by Knoxville Area Transit. Greyhound provides bus service to many destinations across the United States from its terminal in Knoxville.
There are numerous cultural attractions such as the Clarence Brown Theatre located on the University of Tennessee campus, Ijams Nature Center (that has miles of trails, meadows, wildflowers and bluffs overlooking the Tennessee River) Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, a ballet company, the Knoxville Opera Company, Knoxville Zoological Park, Star of Knoxville Riverboat (which is an authentic stern wheeler), The World's Fair Park (site of the 1982 World's Fair), Volunteer Landing (which is one mile of paved river walk, fishing piers, boat docks, picnic facilities and the Gateway Regional Visitors Center), there is also great excitement at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Historical Attractions include Blount Mansion, Confederate Memorial Hall, James White Fort, Volunteer State Veterans Memorial, Candy Factory, Farragut Folklife Museum, Frank H. McClung Museum, Knoxville Museum of Art and other attractions.
Annual events include the Dogwood Arts Festival, the House and Garden Show that showcases ideas for home and lawn improvement. The Dogwood Arts Festival features tours through residential neighborhoods. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates with parade, memorial service and tribute. Festival on the Fourth is an annual concert performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in the Tennessee Amphitheater at the World's Fair Park. Boomsday, which is the largest fireworks display in the Southeast and the largest single-day event in the state is held every Labor Day. Tennessee Valley Fair is held in September and presents top name entertainment. Greek Fest held in the fall includes Greek cuisine and entertainment. Fantasy of Trees held in November is a wonderland of holiday decorations, lights and retail Christmas booths.
Three of the nation's most heavily traveled interstates converge in Knoxville – Interstates 40, 75 and 81. This strategic junction is convenient to Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee and Washington, D.C.
Experience the four seasons of the year. You will find family neighborhoods with amenities, convenient shopping and activities that can be enjoyed by all.
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