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Knoxville, TN is a great city to live in based on the rankings from BestPlaces. It is the third largest city in Tennessee and has been ranked as one of the top cities in the US for affordability. It also ranks high for quality of life, walkability, and job growth. The cost of living is below average, making it a desirable place to settle down and raise a family. Knoxville's economy is diverse with many industries such as medical technology, research and development, and engineering. Knoxville is also home to two major universities that offer plenty of educational opportunities for residents. With its ample outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and low cost of living, Knoxville consistently ranks among the best places to live in America.

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#4 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#10 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Florida is running out of water to meet the needs of its grow... Read More

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#42 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events have reminded us that the safety of our l... Read More

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#47 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
Bars and clubs that promote the ubiquitous "Ladies Night" might be surprised to find their citys gender gap favors the men. S... Read More

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#73 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

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#76 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
Between international terrorism and a struggling economy, todays Americans are faced with more stress than ever. In this new s... Read More

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#77 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#81 The Most Single Cities
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#103 2005 Best Places to Live
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#216 Best Green Cities
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What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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