Knox County, Tennessee
Knoxville Real Estate and Local Guide
Knoxville is the county seat of Knox County and the largest city in East Tennessee, home to the University of Tennessee and set on the Tennessee River in the Appalachian foothills.
Living in Knoxville
Third-most populous city in Tennessee, home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus and host of the 1982 World's Fair. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Knoxville
- Under half of occupied homes (46.6%) are owner-occupied, reflecting a large student and renter population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Knoxville home
Sunsphere
266-foot gold-globe tower built for the 1982 World's Fair and the city's best-known structure
Market Square
Historic downtown square lined with restaurants, shops, and a public performance stage
Neyland Stadium
Home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers and one of the largest stadiums in the country
World's Fair Park
Downtown park on the 1982 World's Fair site, home to the Sunsphere and Tennessee Amphitheater
Ijams Nature Center
South Knoxville nature center and gateway to the city's Urban Wilderness trail network
Knoxville areas to know
Downtown Knoxville
Central business and entertainment district including Gay Street and Market Square
Sequoyah Hills
Established West Knoxville neighborhood along the Tennessee River