About Knoxville
Knoxville , Tennessee. , is a picturesque and historic city located in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Mountains along the banks of the Tennessee River . Founded in 1791 and named in honor of George Washington's Secretary of War, Henry Knox, Knoxville today boasts a population of more than 170,000, according to the 2000 census.
Nicknamed "the Marble City " because it was once a major center of marble distribution, Knoxville is centrally located in the U.S. , providing access to three major interstates: I-40 from North Carolina to California , I-75 from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and I-81 from Canada to Knoxville .
Knoxville is located at an approximate elevation of 1050 feet and offers a wide range of recreational activities, particularly at its many beautiful national and state parks. The area's economy is largely comprised of the main campus of the University of Tennessee , the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Other companies headquartered in Knoxville are: Bush Brothers and Company, Goody's Family Clothing, Home and Garden Television (HGTV), Do It Yourself (DIY) Network and the Regal Entertainment Group.
A contemporary Appalachian city with great restaurants, nightlife, museums, shopping, family fun and national championship sports, Knoxville is a friendly place with a diverse history, lively arts community and natural beauty.
Below are just a few accolades that Knoxville has received over the past couple of years:
#1 Best Place to Live for cities under one million population. (354 Metros Ranked) - Places Rated Almanac Millennium Edition
Knoxville ranked third on the "Best Cities for Relocating Families" list
Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, 2004
Knoxville ranked 13th for "Best Places for Business and Careers"
Forbes Magazine, 2004
Knoxville named "Top Mid-Market" with populations between 250,00 and 750,000
Southern Business and Development Magazine, June 2003
Tennessee ranked #7 for the best states to have a small business
MSN Business
Knoxville ranked 14th in "Top Logistic Cities in the Southeast" - Source:
Expansion Management Magazine, June 2003
Below is a list of some popular and informative Knoxville Web sites that offer additional information about the area:
City of Knoxville
Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation
Knox County Government
Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
About Knoxville
Knoxville Tourism Alliance
Knoxville News-Sentinel
McGhee Tyson Airport
Metro Pulse
Knoxville Area Dining Guide
University of Tennessee
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