Knoxville, University town in Tennessee, United States
Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the Tennessee River, Knoxville combines urban development with natural surroundings through 80 kilometers of trails.
Established in 1786, Knoxville served as the first capital of Tennessee until 1819 and was named after Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War.
The Tennessee Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre present performing arts programs while Market Square hosts outdoor concerts, festivals, and community gatherings throughout the year.
The city center contains over 90 restaurants and local shops, with the Knoxville Ale Trail connecting multiple breweries across the urban area.
The Sunsphere, constructed for the 1982 World's Fair, stands 81 meters tall and provides panoramic views of the city from its observation deck.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1786
Founders: James White
Elevation above the sea: 270 m
Website: https://knoxvilletn.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.96167,-83.92333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 22:34
Neyland Stadium
757 m
Tau Beta Pi
441 m
Sunsphere
5 m
Knoxville College
2.2 km
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
1.1 km
Zoo Knoxville
5.3 km
Kingston Pike
3.2 km
Market Square
510 m
World's Fair Park
59 m
Tennessee Theatre
356 m
Seven Islands State Birding Park
20.9 km
Ayres Hall
527 m
Andrew Johnson Building
701 m
Sharp's Ridge
4.9 km
Old Gray Cemetery
1.4 km
Ramsey House
9 km
Bijou Theatre
604 m
Daniel House
4.9 km
William Blount Mansion
736 m
Knox County Courthouse
583 m
Gay Street Bridge
880 m
Tennessee School for the Deaf
4 km
Riverview Tower
724 m
Bleak House
3.3 km
Knoxville City-County Building
622 m
Chilhowee Park
5.4 km
Marble Springs
8.3 km
White's Fort
686 mReviews
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