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Knoxville Neighborhoods and Communities Knoxville offers a wide variety of locations, neighborhoods and communities in which you can choose to call home. From the Metro Downtown Community, to commutable Suburban Bedroom Communities, to Lakefront and Mountainview Resort Living Communities... The choice is yours!
Click on Knoxville Neighborhoods to obtain detailed neighborhood and community information. Find out for yourself about the uniqueness of our communities and the area's diverse housing options.
Knoxville - A Brief History
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Revolutionary War general and chief of artillery for the Continental army, born in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1775 Knox brought the captured arsenal at Fort Ticonderoga to George Washinton's camp at Cambridge. The resultant firepower led the British to evacuate Boston. Knox's artillery continued to be important to Washington's army throughout the war. In 1783 he was designated by Washington to succeed him as Commander in Chief, and in 1785 the Confederation Congress named him Secretary at War.
Knoxville, Tennessee is named in his honor.
Late in the 18th century, hardy frontiersmen crossed the Appalachians into the valley of " The Tennessee ". In 1792, the first frame house west of the Appalachians, Blount Mansion, was built to accommodate the local governor. In 1796 the territory of the United States south of the river Ohio became the State of Tennessee; Knoxville became the first capital of Tennessee...and remained so until 1812. The first official census, taken in 1850, showed a population of 2,076. The war between the states found Knoxville sympathies of the inhabitants divided. Being a strategic point for both the Union and Confederated forces, a major battle took place on November 29, 1863 at Fort Sanders. The battle was an important victory for the federal forces.
A landmark event that was to have a profound effect on the area took place in the 1930's. A newly formed federal agency, the Tennessee Valley Authority, began its massively scaled plans to transform the entire valley with flood control and power generating dams on the Tennessee River. Knoxville was never to be the same again with the influx of new people, new ideas and the economic opportunities opened by the availability of low cost electric power, even today.
In the continuing saga of growth and expansion, aggressive business leaders and government officials started in 1976 to plan the Knoxville's 1982 World's Fair. Knoxville is the most centrally located city in the Eastern United States.
The area retains its natural beauty with its lakes and The Smoky Mountains backdrop, along with all the amenities of a metropolitan city... which makes Knoxville a very unique place to call home.
Places Rated Almanac - Millenium Edition rates Knoxville as "Number One Best Place To Live for cities under one million population."
Knoxville is the most centrally located metropolitan city in the entire Eastern United States.
It is a day trip by car to Florida and Michigan in either direction. The major interstates of I-75 runs North to South and I-40 runs East to West directly through Knoxville. Knoxville's airport, McGyee Tyson provides convenient air transportation nationally.
Downtown Knoxville:
Market Square is the center of downtown metro Knoxville and provides for a very unique and special city center for concerts, fairs and people watching.
Concerts and events include Sundown in the City and the Knoxville Community Recreation Band's Summer Concerts.
Knoxville Facts:
Knoxville Demographics:
- White Non-Hispanic (79.0%)
- Black (16.2%)
- Hispanic (1.6%)
- Two or more races (1.6%)
- American Indian (0.9%)
- Other race (0.7%)
Population in July 2007:
183,546. Population change since 2000: +4.6%
Climate & Weather:
The average high temperature is (January) 47; (July) 87 degrees F.
The average low temperature is (January) 30; (July) 68 degrees F.
The climate for Knoxville is temperate and moderate mostly all year long.
Elevation:
Approximately 936 feet above sea level
Cost of Living Information:
Knoxville is well below the national average for cost of living.
| National Average | 100.0 |
| Asheville, NC | 101.7 |
| Atlanta, GA | 97.3 |
| Birmingham, AL | 98.5 |
| Boston, MA | 137.4 |
| Charlotte, NC | 93.1 |
| Chicago, IL | 131.1 |
| Cleveland, OH | 102.0 |
| Columbia, SC | 94.5 |
| Dallas, TX | 95.5 |
| Denver, CO | 103.0 |
| Greenville, SC | 90.0 |
| Huntsville, AL | 91.6 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 95.6 |
| Knoxville | 82.5 |
| Lexington, KY | 97.4 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 157.4 |
| Memphis, TN | 91.4 |
| Nashville | 92.4 |
| New York, NY | 215.0 |
| Raleigh, NC | 93.3 |
| Richmond, VA | 99.9 |
| Roanoke, VA | 93.3 |
| San Francisco, CA | 179.5 |
| Seattle, WA | 116.4 |
| Tampa, FL | 98.8 |
| Tucson, AZ | 96.6 |
| Washington, DC | 141.4 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 90.7 |
Knoxville Festivals:
Here's a sampling of Knoxville's Hometown Festivals
Sundown in the City
Celebrates weekly music, food and fun in a metro downtown Knoxville environment.
Boomsday
Boomsday is a very large downtown Knoxville fireworks display which occurs annually around the Labor Day weekend.
Christmas in the City
Celebrates the Holiday season of Christmas in Knoxville.
Dogwood Arts Festival
Celebrates Spring in Knoxville with the beauty of the dogwood tree blossoms and the many trails to follow.
Festival On The Forth
Held downtown this festival celebrates Independence in true Knoxville style.
Foothills Craft Guild Fall Show
Celebrates the local crafts and hadyworks of the original people who called this area home.
Grainger County Tomato Festival
Celebrates the season of local tomato crops and produce with a fair thats fun for everyone.
Tennessee Regatta
Held on the Tennessse River this water ragetta is fun for the whole family.
Bluegrass Music Festival
Celebrates the local bluegrass music in a festive setting.
These are just a sampling of the area festivals and fun family things to do in the Knoxville area.
Popular Area Attractions Include:
There are 3 National Parks surrounding the metropolitan Knoxville area.
The Great Smoky Mountains, Cumberland Gap and Big South Fork.
Hiking, fishing, white water rafting, nature tours and trails, a weekend cabin getaway... we have it all right here in our back yard! The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the United States.
Knoxville Zoo
www.knoxville-zoo.org
Take a Knoxville Zoo safari past elephants and a herd of rhino. Discover giraffe and zebra who graze the African Plains while the big cats stalk Pridelands and Cheetah Savannah. Then venture into the African Forest as you enter Gorilla Valley and trek across Chimp Ridge. The animals of Asia will amaze you - travel past snow leopard, tiger, red panda, and gibbon. Tortoise Territory beckons you into the lives of mysterious and sometimes misunderstood reptiles - alligators to snakes. From closer to home, you'll meet American black bear, river otter, and the red wolf who once roamed the Smoky Mountains. Then pet a goat, a llama, and sheep at Kid's Zoo... fun or the whole family.
Dollywood
www.dollywood.com
Unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure!
Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, near Knoxville and Gatlinburg, Dollywood is one of the most popular family vacation destinations.
The University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium is located on The Tennessee River It is the second largest college football stadium in the country (seats 102,544 fans). It is home to the University Of Tennessee Volunteers football team.
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
Offers a unique boat ride as you gently cruise along the Tennessee River.
World's Fair Park
This was the site of the 1982 World's Fair and is now home to the Knoxville downtown convention center.
East Tennessee Historical Society Museum
Knoxville's history and heritage can be found at this local area museum.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame pays respect and celebrates the pride and tradition of Women's Basketball.
Knoxville Area Information:
Knoxville Utitilities
KUB provides electric, gas, water and wastewater services to more than 400,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties.
Property owners in Knoxville will obtain service from the utility district serving their area. |
Electric Service
Knoxville / Knox County
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
865-524-2911
Knox County
Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB)
865-986-6591
Gas Service
Knoxville / Knox County
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
865-524-2911
Water & Sewage
Knoxville
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
865-524-2911
Knox County
West Knox Utility District
865-690-2521 Knox County
Northeast Knox Utility District
865-688-4070 Knox County
Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District
865-992-8611 Knox County
Knox Chapman Utility District
865-577-4497 Knox County
Hallsdale - Powell Utility District
865-922-7547 Knox County
First Utility District of Knox County
865-966-9741
| Trash Service
Knoxville
Waste Connections of Tennessee
865-522-0078
Knoxville
Waste Management (WM)
865-525-0529
Telephone
Knoxville / Knox County
Bell South
865-757-6500 Knoxville / Knox County
Charter Communications
865-829-3018
Knox County
Frontier Communications
800-921-8101
Knoxville
Knology
865-357-1000
Cable TV
Knoxville / Knox County
Comcast
865-637-5411
Knoxville
Knology
865-357-1000
Farragut / Maryville
Charter Communications
865-829-3018 |
Knoxville Drivers Licenses
Click here to locate a Knox County Clerk satellite office in your area
New residents of the city have 30 days after establishing permanent residency to change their out-of-state drivers license to a valid Tennessee license.
New Residents must surrender their out-of-state driver's license, show proof of U.S. citizenship (such as certified birth certificate or passport), verification of Social Security Number (such as card w/signature or W2), and two proofs of Tennessee residency (such as processed mail, rental/lease/purchase agreement, utility deposit receipts, etc.).
If you have lost your current Tennessee license, you will need two pieces of identification such as birth certificate, social security card, passport, or military ID. All applicants must also have verification of their Social Security number.
If you are changing your name on your license, proof of the change, such as original, certified court order, marriage certificate or divorce decree is needed.
For a first-time license, you must have a certified birth certificate, pass a written test concerning the rules of the road, vision test and a road test. First-time applicants for a driver license and drivers needing license reinstatements must go to a Department of Safety facility.
Knoxville Golf Courses  |
Beaver Brook Country Club
18 holes - private
865-689-4479 Beverly Park
par-3, 9 holes - public
865-689-6445
Cherokee Country Club
18 holes - private
865-584-4840
Concord Park
par 3 - 9 holes - public
865-966-9103
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-693-5270
Fox Den Country Club
18 holes - private
865-966-5533
Gettysvue Polo, Golf & Country Club
18 holes - private
865-470-9131
Holston Hills Country Club
18 holes - private
865-525-0626 | Knoxville Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-691-7143 River Islands Golf Club
18 holes - public
865-933-0100
Ruggles Ferry Golf Club
18 holes - public
865-932-4450
Three Ridges Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-687-4797
Whittle Springs Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-525-1022
Williams Creek
par 3 - 18 holes - public
865-546-5828
Willow Creek Golf Club
18 holes - public
865-675-0100 |
Nearby Knoxville - Loudon County Golf Courses Cedar Hills Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-986-6521
Executive Meadows
par 3 - nine holes - public
865-988-8331
Landmark Golf Club at Avalon
18 holes - semi-private
865-986-4653
Links at Kahite at Tellico Village
18 holes - private
865-408-2639
Riverview Golf Course
18 holes - public
865-986-6972
Tanasi at Tellico Village
18 holes - public
865-458-4707
Toqua at Tellico Village
18 holes - public
865-458-6546 |
Knoxville Major Shopping Complexes
Knoxville area traditional mall outlets with brand name national stores and specialty shops include:
West Town Mall
Knoxville Center
Turkey Creek
Downtown Knoxville Shopping
Market Square
Market Square Farmer's Market
Gay Street Shopping
Knoxville Arts and Culture:
Knoxville is home to a local smphony orchestra and offers much in the way of the arts and cultural events.
For numerous area links to all the information you'll need to know about Knoxville and our East Tennessee area click on:
Here you will find very useful information on Knoxville area hospitals, schools, shopping, weather, taxes, government, local hotels, Smoky Mountains, etc.
For additional Knoxville Area information or New
and Existing Knoxville Real Estate Home Sales contact:
Rob Sassano
Relocation Specialist
865-466-4969 or
ReMax At The Lakes
292 Village Square
Loudon, TN 37774
865-408-1616