Knoxville, TN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 179,073 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Two rivers, the French Broad and the Holston, converge to form the Tennessee River in Knoxville.
Cultural Attractions
Knoxville has a vibrant music and arts scene with dance, live theater, and bluegrass and country performances.
Recreation
The city offers many recreational activities at its parks and public spaces, and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park has much more.
Historical
In addition to some serious Civil War action, Knoxville was where the Dumpster was invented in the 1930s by George Dempster, who served as mayor from 1952 to 1955.
Economy
The city is headquarters for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the makers of Bush's baked beans, and it is home to the University of Tennessee.
| Population [details] | 179,073 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 324.71 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 30.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 45.08 °F/25.18 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.32 °F/65.29 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 54.03 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 201 |
| Cost of living [details] | 89.4 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (146.36 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MCGHEE TYSON (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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