KNOX COUNTY TN
County Offices
865-215-2385
Chamber of Commerce
865-637-4550
Knox county has a population of more than 432,000 making it the third-most populous county in Tennessee. Its county seat is Knoxville, which is the third-most populous city in Tennessee. Like many counties in the region, Knox County is made up of only one city, Knoxville and one town Farragut, but the rest of the county consists of more than twenty unincorporated communities which account for more than 45% of the county’s population.
Residents of Knox County enjoy a high quality of life. Living in such a large urban area gives them access to everything they could possibly want. What makes this county unique is that not only do residents enjoy the urban amenities of Knoxville, but they also have access to all that living in the Smoky Mountains offers as far as outdoor adventures go. The city of Knoxville offers 21 museums and historic places of interest. The Knoxville Zoo has been rated as one of the best zoos in America. The 53,000 square foot Knoxville Museum of Art features five galleries, an auditorium, shop, and gardens and terraces. McClung Museum is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, local history, and natural history. Residents will also find all of the arts represented from Symphony to dance to music events. In addition, those looking for sports will find plenty to cheer for in the area. The Knoxville area has a number of nationally competitive athletic teams, including the UT VOLS football team, the Lady VOLS basketball team, the UT Men’s basketball and baseball teams, and soccer teams. The Knoxville Ice Bears is a professional ice hockey team. Smokies Baseball is a minor league team. So, there is something for everyone.
With bustling downtowns and quiet mountain villages, waterside homes and tons of other nearby action, Knox County offers everything a new resident could want, all right at their front door.
Services
Educational opportunities abound in the county. With the Knoxville school district being the main district in the area. The district has 94 schools (including 51 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, 16 high schools, 11 special schools) serving approximately 60,500 students in the cities of Knoxville and Farragut as well as all other communities in the county. There are more than 3,900 classroom teachers. All middle and high schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and 96% of the elementary schools are accredited. In addition to an excellent public school system, the Knoxville area offers great private-school options. There are 49 private schools in the Knoxville area serving almost 10,000 students.
Higher educational opportunities include several state and local options. UT Knoxville is Tennessee’s flagship university and a premier public research institution that serves the state by educating its citizens, enhancing its culture, and making a difference in people’s lives through research and service. In addition to UT, the county is home to several other institutes of higher learning. Bryan College Knoxville / School of Adult and Graduate Studies, Johnson University, Knoxville College, Pellissippi State Technical Community College.
Knox county is home to a wealth of medical options for its residents. UT Medical Center develops physicians and healthcare providers for the future and provides state-of-the art care through board-certified physicians, nurses and medical staff. Its Centers of Excellence include the Brain and Spine Institute, Cancer Institute, Center for Women & Children’s Health and Emergency Services. The region’s largest employer and medical leader is Covenant Health, the parent organization to nine acute-care hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, its physician practice division. The third major hospital system in the Knoxville area is Tennova Healthcare, which encompasses 16 hospitals and numerous health care service facilities across Tennessee. Tennova provides medical services and procedures at three hospitals in North and West Knoxville, and another three in East Tennessee counties. Knoxville’s East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is certified by the state of as one of four Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Centers.
Knoxville
City Offices
865-215-4311
Knoxville is a growing city of over 200,000 residents, making it the third most populated city in the state. But even though it is a larger city, it maintains a hometown feel. New Residents will find everything that they could hope for in and around the city. Stunning outdoor beauty, water recreation, big city life, the arts and entertainment are all right there.
The great outdoors and outdoor adventures are a big part of life in this area, thanks in large part to the Great Smoky National Park and its 500,000 acres of land, hundreds of miles of trails and unmatched natural beauty. The Park draws nearly ten million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited in the county. In addition, Knoxville is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River. Fort Loudon Reservoir which borders the city is connected by a short canal to Tellico Reservoir on the nearby Little Tennessee River. More than two million outdoor enthusiasts visit Fort Loudoun Reservoir each year. The reservoir is known for its bass fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The city of Knoxville also has 81 parks that are managed by the city parks department. Located close to downtown, the Legacy Parks Foundation’s Urban Wilderness contains 1,000 acres along the southern waterfront. It includes over 40 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and trail running as well as 10 play parks and four civil war historic sites.
Those looking for a different type of outside adventure will be happy to know that the city is a shopper’s paradise. Knoxville has two indoor malls, West Town Mall and Knoxville Center Mall and a number of strip malls. One of the most popular strip malls is Turkey Creek, and the most unique shopping area is the Market Square District. Market Square offers various types of restaurants and cafes, with all kinds of unique flavors. There are also unique shopping opportunities and entertainment offered at various venues. In seasonal months, an open-air farmers’ market is located on Market Square. The city’s downtown is made up of several unique districts, each with its own personality. Market Square is just one of them. There is the Gay Street area with its historic theaters, well preserved architecture, and cultural scene. The Old City area is home to the city’s artists and a collection of restored Victorian homes. The waterfront area is home to Volunteer Landing and all of the city’s watersports’ activities.
Knoxville’s rich cultural history consists of a wide variety of arts. In fact, the city’s downtown is home to a series of 19 public art murals that depict the story of the city. These colorful murals are a popular destination for visitors and residents. Art and theater play a big part in the city life of Knoxville, with everything from local performance groups to national touring shows coming to the city. The Historic Tennessee Theatre is home to the Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Opera, and the Broadway at the Tennessee series, with performances throughout the year. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra was established in 1935 and is the oldest continuing orchestra in the southeastern United States. Nearby to the Tennessee Theater is the Bijou Theater, which opened in 1817. Today it hosts film festivals, musical performances, and other special events. Other performing arts venues include The Clarence Brown Theater on the UT campus, which offers a full slate of theatrical productions. The Clayton Center for Performing Arts is located in Maryville and includes a main theater, a recital hall, a flexible theater, an art gallery, and event space. In addition, the city is home to a children’s museum, the Knoxville Museum of Art and several other art facilities. Residents enjoy a full slate of regular events, such as downtowns monthly First Friday art events, annual festivals, especially around the holiday seasons. The winter holidays being the city to life with multiple Christmas themed events.
Housing choices in the city vary from old homesteads on acreage to brand new construction in modern sub-divisions. Knoxville is an exciting city to call home and residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a growing city that has a bright future.
Farragut
City Offices
865-966-7057
Farragut is a small community of just over 24,000 residents. The community was named after the famous US Navy Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. The town has a quiet small town atmosphere, where neighbors know each other, and the community comes together to celebrate. The community is home to an abundance of retail and dining options, indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy proximity to I-40/I-75. Farragut is a great location for newcomers to the region.
New residents are drawn by community events that celebrate the seasons and beauty of East Tennessee, as well as numerous sports, shopping and dining options. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy more than 15 miles of greenway trails and other amenities offered in the Town’s four parks. Turkey Creek Shopping Center offers a large and diverse collection of shopping and dining experiences, and numerous smaller shopping centers focus on independent retailers and locally-owned restaurants, pubs, and bakeries. Regional attractions include Tennessee’s waterways (seven lakes), the Smoky Mountains, the nationally acclaimed Zoo Knoxville and numerous cultural outlets and areas like the Museum of Appalachia, the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Gatlinburg. Popular annual events include the region’s largest Independence Day Parade, the annual Songwriters Showcase and the Light the Park festival that highlights the start of the holiday season. Farragut is a great community to call home. Residents have the benefit of the quiet lifestyle of the town while being close to all of the urban amenities of Knoxville and the majestic beauty of the Smokey Mountains.