| Knoxville is a city in the eastern part of the state of Tennessee. It has a population of nearly 190,000 and the Knoxville metro area has nearly 670,000 residents. The city is located with Knox County, Tennessee, and has an elevation of about 880 feet. Knoxville lies within the Eastern Standard Time Zone and the Knoxville area code is 865. The city was established in 1791. Knoxville weather ranges from winter month low temperatures of around 30 degrees to summer highs in the upper 80s. Precipitation averages about 4 inches per month of rain, and the Knoxville area receives about 10 inches of snow each year. The median family income is about $38,000. Large companies and corporations in the Knoxville area include HGTV, Weigel's , AC Entertainment, Jewelry Television, and Pilot Corporation. Knoxville things to do include the Knoxville Zoo, Bleak House, Museum of East Tennessee History, Knoxville Museum of Art, Old City, and the Frank H. McClung Museum. Knoxville festivals and events include Boomsday, the Knoxville Marathon, the Rossini Festival, Ska Weekend, and Dogwood Arts Festival. Famous people with ties to the area include Wendy's Dave Thomas, Kenny Chesney, Chet Atkins, Johnny Knoxville, Dr. Jerry Punch, and Brad Refro. Knoxville sports teams include the University of Tennessee Volunteers, rugby's Knoxville Rugby Club, hockey's Knoxville Ice Bears, baseball's Tennessee Smokies, and basketball's Knoxville Noise. Area colleges and universities include the University of Tennessee, Knoxville College, South College, Johnson Bible College, Strayer University, Lincoln Memorial University, Tennessee Wesleyan College, and ITT Technical Institute. Knoxville shopping areas include Market Square. |
