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Knoxville is located in East Tennessee in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Beautiful lakes and great outdoor life. U.T-25,000 students and public schools are top in the state performing at better than the national average. Private schools are ranked among top in the nation. NO STATE INCOME TAX!
Knoxville is the largest city in East Tennessee and ranks third largest in the state. It is located in a broad valley between the Cumberland Mountains to the northwest and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast.
 
A wealth of entertainment and educational opportunities are waiting to be discovered in Knoxville. You can hoop it up at the nation's only Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, experience nature and technology at the Gateway Regional Visitor Center, tour fascinating historic sites including Blount Mansion and James White Fort, enjoy water sports at Volunteer Landing Marina, see the countryside aboard the Three Rivers Rambler train and take a relaxing cruise aboard the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. Furthermore, Dollywood is just around the corner.
 
Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and is within a day's drive of half the nation's population. Knox County is situated at the crossroads of three major interstates, I-75, I-40 and I-81, in the center of the eastern region of Tennessee. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport offers more than 120 flights daily on 10 airlines.
 
The climate in Knoxville is as friendly and accommodating as its people, with four distinct, gentle seasons. Knoxville offers more than 600 restaurants to provide a diverse dining experience, from Southern specialties to international flavors.
 
We have 3,800 acres of parks and recreation space, including 27 recreation centers, 6 senior citizen centers, 144 playgrounds and parks, 103 tennis courts, 20 public golf courses, 11 greenways and walking trails, 15 country clubs, dozens of swimming pools.
 
The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country's most visited national park with 10.2 million visitors in 2000. Knoxvillians enjoy the beauty and leisure activities that can be found there and at the numerous state parks, lakes and resorts which dot the area.
 
The shimmering Great Lakes of the South provide accessible sports and recreational opportunities. Due to Knoxville's convenient location, you can easily spend a day in the mountains or raft a whitewater river and still enjoy an evening on the town.
 
Knoxville's area golf courses offer challenging and beginning golf, beautiful tree-lined fairways and gorgeous views of the mountains and surrounding countryside.
The city also offers excellent art and culture museums, the performing arts, a world-renowned zoo, historical sites, shopping and festivals to experience. Those interested in history will find Knoxville rich with opportunities, from the seven homes of the Civil War and the First Frontier to historical museums.
 
Moreover, the Historic Old City District includes many choices for dining, shopping and nightlife.
The University of Tennessee calls Knoxville home, making an array of educational and cultural opportunities available to area residents. Affordable housing, health care costs below the national average, a low crime rate, and a pleasant climate with lakes and mountains nearby are factors that make Knoxville an attractive place to settle.
 
Knox County operates 84 public schools, including 50 elementary, 14 middle and 12 high schools, as well as 2 vocational schools, 4 special education centers and 2 early childhood centers. Enrollment in 2000-2001 was 52,186 students. Fifty-two private/parochial schools add approximately 6,700 students to this number.
 
Knoxville's roots run deep and strong. The best of its Appalachian heritage remains today -- a strong work ethic, a family-centered community, and an intense respect for the natural beauty that envelopes the region.
 
The metropolitan Knoxville area was recently ranked the "best place to live in the United States and Canada" among cities with a population of fewer than 1 million. The ranking came from the Millennium edition of Places Rated Almanac. The results confirmed what most in this area have known for a long time - Knoxville is one of the best cities in the country!