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Statistics show the cost of living in Knoxville is 12 percent below the national average, making it a more affordable part of the country in which to live. On top of that, Knoxville does not have a state income tax.

Knoxville is home to some of the finest educational institutions in the United States. Knoxville has 131 schools for grades K – 12. There are 22 public and 67 private institutions of higher education. Knoxville is home to several trade schools covering fields such as real estate, computer training, interior design, health and medical. There are three community colleges providing vocational instruction for associate degrees and the first two years of academic preparation for bachelor degrees at a four year college. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee which offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to over 26,000 students.

Knoxville has five major medical facilities and one children’s hospital. These centers also have out-patient facilities located throughout Knoxville. There are 1,372 physicians, over 250 dentists, and over 185 psychologists in Knoxville.

The weather in Knoxville has no great extremes in the summer or winter months. The average summer temperature is just 77 degrees and the average winter temperature is 36 degrees.

Knoxville is located in the heart of the Bible Belt with most churches being of the Protestant faith. There are over 450 churches made up of every denomination.

The McGhee Tyson Airport is 12 miles from downtown Knoxville and ground transportation is supplied by the Knoxville Area Transit. Greyhound provides bus service all across the United States from its terminal located in Knoxville.

Knoxville is proud of their many cultural attractions such as the many theatres in the city, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera Company, and a ballet company. There are also many outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the Knoxville area. These include many hiking trails, the Knoxville Zoological Park, the World’s Fair Park, and Volunteer Landing.

History abounds in Knoxville with attractions such as the James White Fort, Confederate Memorial Hall, Blount Mansion, and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

There are several annual festivals in Knoxville such as the Dogwood Arts Festival, Boomsday, Greek Fest, Fantasy of Trees, and the Tennessee Valley Fair.

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