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There are 97.2 square miles in the City of Knoxville and 526 square miles in all of Knox County. Downtown Knoxville is 936 feet above sea level. A city surrounded by cutting-edge scientific research centers, where the technologies of tomorrow are developed and nurtured. A place with a climate that's as friendly and accommodating as its people. And a city whose extensive shoreline allows fans to travel to football games by boat----and where, suddenly around a bend in the lake, the Great Smokey Mountains appear as if by magic. Knoxville is truly coming of age as a world-renowned metropolitan area. At the same time, Knoxville is made up of communities that pride themselves on a friendly "small town" atmosphere. This is a city where you will find an abundance of neighbors that say "welcome" and make you realize that Knoxville loves to meet people. The more you learn about Knoxville the more you'll be convinced that this is a great place to settle down and raise a family.
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Knoxville Education
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KNOX COUNTY · Number of schools: 88 · Enrollment: 53,130 · Money spent per student: $6,846 · High school graduation rate: 75.6 percent · Average ACT score: 21.6 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district fared the same as last year and the same as the state average, earning B's in math and reading/language and C's in social studies and science. ANDERSON COUNTY · Number of schools: 17 · Enrollment: 6,805 · Money spent per student: $6,797 · High school graduation rate: 75.5 percent · Average ACT score: 20.7 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math and reading/language and C's in social studies and science — the same as the state average. Clinton · Number of schools: 3 · Enrollment: 901 · Money spent per student: $7,384 · High school graduation rate: n/a (no high schools in district) · Average ACT score: n/a · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in social studies and science. Oak Ridge · Number of schools: 8 · Enrollment: 4,286 · Money spent per student: $9,238 · High school graduation rate: 80.7 percent · Average ACT score: 24.2 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned A's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in all subjects. BLOUNT COUNTY Alcoa · Number of schools: 3 · Enrollment: 1,374 · Money spent per student: $8,705 · High school graduation rate: 91.9 percent · Average ACT score: 21.8 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned an A grade in math and B's in reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in three subjects and fared the same in reading/language. Blount County · Number of schools: 19 · Enrollment: 11,143 · Money spent per student: $6,546 · High school graduation rate: 77.9 percent · Average ACT score: 20.3 Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math and reading/language and C's in social studies and science. It fared the same as the state average in all subjects. Maryville · Number of schools: 7 · Enrollment: 4,595 · Money spent per student: $8,107 · High school graduation rate: 93.8 percent · Average ACT score: 23.8 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned A's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in all subjects. JEFFERSON COUNTY · Number of schools: 10 · Enrollment: 7,156 · Money spent per student: $6,241 · High school graduation rate: 94.9 percent · Average ACT score: 20.2 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned a B grade in math and C's in reading/language, social studies and science. It fared worse than the state average in reading/language and the same. LOUDON COUNTY · Number of schools: 9 · Enrollment: 4,925 · Money spent per student: $6,384 · High school graduation rate: 84.3 percent · Average ACT score: 19.6 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in social studies and science. ROANE COUNTY · Number of schools: 18 · Enrollment: 7,351 · Money spent per student: $6,833 · High school graduation rate: 71.4 percent · Average ACT score: 20.4 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It outperformed the state average in social studies and science. SEVIER COUNTY · Number of schools: 24 · Enrollment: 13,505 · Money spent per student: $6,801 · High school graduation rate: 87.7 percent · Average ACT score: 20.7 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned B's in math, reading/language, social studies and science. It fared better than the state average in social studies and science. UNION COUNTY · Number of schools: 7 · Enrollment: 3,128 · Money spent per student: $6,924 · High school graduation rate: 78.3 percent · Average ACT score: 18.5 · Academic achievement (K-8): The district earned C's in math, reading/language, social studies and science.
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Knoxville Employment
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In 2004, Knox County’s per capita personal income was sixth highest in the state at $32,040, a 5.9% increase from 2003. State and national increases were 4.9%, or $29,844, and 5.0%, or $33,050, respectively, during the same period. The annual growth rate of per capita income in Knox County over the past 10 years averaged 3.9%. LABOR FORCE AND EMPLOYMENT The 2005 civilian labor force (full- and part-time, non-farm wage and salary employees, and self-employed persons) in the Knoxville MSA was 339,020, with an average unemployment rate of 4.4%. Knox County reported a total labor force of 214,780 and 4.1% unemployment. Local rates were lower than the statewide average of 5.6% and the national level of 5.1%. A diversified economy is credited for the stability of local employment and wages. Employment by industry (excluding self-employed) for the Knoxville MSA in 2005: Industry Number Percentage Natural Resources, Mining, Construction 16,800 5.1 Manufacturing 38,400 11.7 Durable goods 28,500 8.7 Nondurable good 9,900 3.0 Wholesale Trade 16,100 4.9 Retail Trade 43,400 13.2 Transportation, Utilities 10,400 3.2 Information 5,900 1.8 Financial Activities 17,300 5.3 Professional, Business Services 39,200 12.0 Educational, Health Services 39,000 11.9 Leisure and Hospitality 34,800 10.6 Other Services 13,800 4.2 Government 52,500 16.0 Total 327,600 Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, January 2006
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Knoxville History
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Founded in 1791 where the French Broad and Holston Rivers converge to form the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the largest city in East Tennessee and ranks third largest in the state. It is located in a broad valley between the Cumberland Mountains to the northwest and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast. These two mountain ranges help provide a moderate climate, with an annual average temperature of 58 degrees. There are 99.4 square miles in the City of Knoxville and 526 square miles in all of Knox County. Downtown Knoxville is 936 feet above sea level. Livability The Knoxville area is frequently cited in national surveys as a quality place in which to live. The University of Tennessee calls Knoxville home, making an array of educational and cultural opportunities available to area residents. Affordable housing, health care costs below the national average, a low crime rate, and a pleasant climate with lakes and mountains nearby are factors which make Knoxville an attractive place to settle. Recent honors for Knoxville, Tennessee: #1 Best Place to Live for cities under 1 million population. (354 Metros Ranked) - Source: Places Rated Almanac Millenium Edition Knoxville ranked 3rd on the Best Cities for Relocating Families List - Source: Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, 2004. Knoxville ranked 13th for "Best Places for Business and Careers" - Source: Forbes magazine 2004 Knoxville is "Top Mid-Market" with populations between 250,00 and 750,000 - Source: Southern Business and Development magazine June 2003 Tennessee ranked #7 for the best states to have a small business - Source: MSN Business Knoxville ranked 14th in "Top Logistic Cities in the Southeast" - Source: Expansion Management magazine June 2003
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Knoxville Nature
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Lakes, Mountains and Parks It’s no wonder that East Tennessee is called the Great Lakes of the South. With seven lakes, many rivers, embracing the valley of East Tennessee including Fort Loudon Lake, Tellico Lake, Watts Bar Lake, Melton Hill, Norris Lake, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake. East Tennessee is a playground for water sports of all types. With many area lakeside parks and marinas give visitors the opportunity to fully enjoy the many waterfronts. General Lake Information Cherokee Lake Douglas Lake Fort Loudon Lake Melton Hill Lake Norris Lake Tellico Lake Watts Bar Lake Tennessee Valley has more than 1,000 square miles of water surface and 11,000 miles of shoreline. A wide range of recreation opportunities is available. Recreation activities include picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking, photograph and much more. Boating Regulations for area lakes The nearby Smoky Mountains National Park is country’s most visited national park in the US. We enjoy the natural beauty and leisure’s that can be found there and at the numerous state parks, lakes, and resorts which dot the area. Great Smokey Mountains National Park Cherokee National Forest Big South Fork National Park
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Knoxville News
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Search for "Knoxville TN" - Sandra Diaz: Canoeing Into Tennessee Coal Sludge - The Huffington Post
| December 26th, 4:30pm - 4 days after the 1 billion gallon toxic coal ash spill in Harriman, TN. |
- Everything you need to know about POPAsheville - Ashvegas
| Here's the long-winded, but quite complete, press release: January 16-18, 2009 at The Grey Eagle, Stella Blue, and The Rocket Club in Asheville, NC Asheville, NC Dave Allen, founding member of UK Post-Punk band ... |
- TN-Gov, TN-03: Bill Frist won't run, Zach Wamp will - Daily Kos
| Former U.S Senator Bill Frist announced late Sunday evening that he will not be a candidate for governor of Tennessee in 2010. |
- Teens to get chance to direct safe driving ad - Murfreesboro Post
| The road to stardom now has a shortcut for Tennessee high school students. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the director of their next ad on teen safe driving in work zones and they ... |
- TN's 2009 gubernatorial race - Knoxville News Sentinel
| Katie Allison Granju has a very good assessment and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam makes a key campaign hire . |
- Silence: Two take citizen journalism to journalists - The Knoxville News Sentinel
| Two Tennessee bloggers, one a journalist and the other a techie, are launching a Web site for citizen journalists and others who need technical assistance navigating the pixels. |
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Knoxville Transportation
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The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, (MKAA), was established in 1978 as an independent nonprofit agency to own and operate McGhee Tyson Airport and Downtown Island Airport located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Authority’s nine-member Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Mayor of Knoxville and confirmed by City Council. The Board of Commissioners set the policies for over 140 employees in six departments. The board appoints a President who serves as the chief administrator and executive officer. All revenues are generated by user fees and rental income - no taxpayer dollars are used to support airport operations. McGhee Tyson Airport is the premier air facility in East Tennessee. Daily, the airport handles commercial airline, air cargo, military aviation and general aviation air traffic. With parallel 9,000 feet runways, McGhee Tyson Airport can accommodate any size aircraft in today's inventory. Located 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, the airport occupies more than 2,000 acres of land with space for additional air cargo facilities or economic development. In January 2006, MKAA took over the management of Downtown Island Airport (DKX) - Knoxville’s most successful general aviation airport. Located adjacent to the Downtown Knoxville and University of Tennessee, DKX handles over 3000 operations a year and has nearly 150 aircraft based on the island. The airport is home to one fixed base operator TAC Air. In addition to providing fuel and services to commercial carriers, they also accommodate the general aviation industry, which includes corporate aviation, charter flights, flight schools and people who fly as a hobby. In 1991, the Air Cargo Complex was completed by the Airport Authority, providing a 21-acre facility for Federal Express, UPS and Airborne Express. Each of these carriers were provided a building designed to meet their specific needs, along with almost 430,000 square feet of aircraft apron areas and more than 200,000 square feet of vehicular parking areas. The total cost for the construction project was $9.3 million. Federal Express and United Parcel Express together account for almost 90 percent of the air freight market at McGhee Tyson Airport. The Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Group operates out of McGhee Tyson Airport. The Guard’s KC-135E tankers provide refueling to the country’s military aircraft and also played a very instrumental role in Desert Storm. In addition, the Army Aviation Support Facility, the 110th and 119th Tactical Control Squadrons and the 228th Combat Communications Squadron operate on the base. The direct and indirect economic impact of McGhee Tyson Airport, including payroll, local spending, transportation cost savings, capital spending and induced benefits is estimated at $1 billion annually. The jobs formed by the aviation industry are perhaps the most important direct benefit that McGhee Tyson Airport offers East Tennessee. Approximately 2,700 people are now employed at McGhee Tyson Airport. McGhee Tyson Airport completed a $70 million renovation and expansion project of its main terminal and concourses in the fall of 2000. The project included the construction of two new concourses, gates, ticket counters, elevators and escalators, administrative offices, passenger loading bridges, restrooms, gift shops and the first Ruby Tuesday airport restaurant in the nation. The addition of an 115 foot indoor mountain stream added a natural element to a beautiful new facility that will serve Knoxville and East Tennessee well into the next century. McGhee Tyson Airport has 8 major airlines serving 19 non-stop destinations including Las Vegas, Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, New York, Chicago, Denver and Washington D.C. With more than 120 arrivals and departures each day and more than 4,000 seats available, McGhee Tyson Airport is one of the most convenient and accessible regional airports in the nation.
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Knoxville Weather
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