City in Tennessee, United States
Knoxville
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Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Located on the Tennessee River within the Appalachian Mountains, it is the largest city in the Grand Division of East Tennessee. Knoxville had a population of 190,740 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in Tennessee. The Knoxville metropolitan area has an estimated 958,000 residents.Wikipedia
Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.
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State Context
TennesseeU.S. stateTennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. According to the United States Census Bureau, the state's estimated population as of 2024 is 7.22 million.Wikipedia
About the Region
Upper SouthThis Upper South grouping covers Kentucky and Tennessee, from western lowlands to Appalachian communities in the east. Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville are examples of distinct city settings within it.
Mountain and valley locations can differ from lowland cities in climate and access to services. Outdoor destinations may be nearby or require a substantial trip, depending on the town. Compare local costs, transport, and monthly conditions instead of extending one city’s profile to the whole region.
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Livability
Mostly car-oriented day to day.
Climate Through the Year
Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.
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