2021 Facts and Figures Available
A low cost-of-living, variety of arts and cultural attractions, and variety of commerce and industry contribute to making Knoxville an attractive place to live, raise a family, and own a business.
This year, Knoxville was ranked 2nd in Yahoo's "10 Coolest Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living," and it consistently receives national recognition for world-class amenities, like urban outdoors and cycling friendliness.
Those amenities include the Baker Creek Bike Park that serves as an entrance to the 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness, 198 miles of greenways and trails, and 6,418 acres of parks.
The area is also well-known for being the home of the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, which was ranked 52nd among the nation’s top public schools in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report.
For more information on the Knoxville area, check out the 2021 Facts & Figures Report.