If you're looking for a wonderful place to raise a family, retire, or start a business, Knoxville should be your home!

Knoxville is one of America's favorite cities. Located a short distance from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville offers many opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Educational facilities are top-notch, sports teams are world-renowned, recreational facilities provide enjoyment for all interests, cultural offerings are varied, and shopping is world class.

The Knoxville metropolitan area was recently ranked fifth in Forbes magazine’s Best Places for Business and Careers ranking.

Knoxville is situated in the Bible belt and has over 475 churches of varying denominations, several synagogues, and numerous religious organizations.

There are seven major medical centers in Knoxville, including East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Helen Ross McNabb Center (mental health), Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, and Michael Dunn Center (for persons with disabilities) are also major health treatment centers.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel is the daily newspaper. Three of Knoxville's most respected media personalities are Don Dare of WATE TV6, Bill Williams of WBIR, and Hallerin Hill of News Talk 99.

Major employers in Knoxville and surrounding areas include the U.S. Department of Energy (Oak Ridge operations), Clayton Homes, Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), Dollywood, Denso Manufacturing, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Sea Ray Boats, DeRoyal Industries, Goody's Family Clothing, and Pilot Corp.

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