About Knoxville

Located right on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is surrounded by natural beauty that awakens the senses all year long. In fact, Knoxville has one of the most temperate climates in the nation, and its winters are very short, making year-round visits ideal.

The city is probably best known for its association with country music and the festivals that go with it, though its also home to other cultural attractions including the Knoxville Museum of Art, the World’s Fair Park and the Ijams Nature Center. Knoxville is also filled with various shopping opportunities, notably in historic Market Square. The home of the main campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is also a huge draw for college football and basketball for sports fans across the nation.

With some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, along with the excitement of many unique attractions, Knoxville is a huge draw for outdoorsmen, shoppers and festival attendees from everywhere.