A great mid-sized town to call home
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10/13/2007
A native to Knoxville, I lived there 26 years, and it is a place to call home. I didn't realize how great a place Knoxville was until I moved to Memphis 6 months ago. Knoxville is a safe, friendly, beautiful, and fast growing city. Again, it took leaving to understand how wonderful it truely is. I have moved to hell(Memphis), and cannot wait to return to east Tennessee. Knoxville has so much to offer. 1)University of Tennessee (go Vols!) 2)Beautiful Smokey Mountains 3)Low-cost living, big bang for your buck! 4)Outstanding Healthcare facilities 5)Great public schools 6)4 defined seasons, all of which are beautiful 7)Outdoor recreation 8)Great resturants 9)Lots of community events 10)Ease of navigating. Knoxville has some areas that could use improvement, but in the grand scheme of things they are minor. Knoxville is a great place to raise a family, and it offers most everything you could want. But, if you can't find it in Knoxville chances are that you can find it within a 3 hour drive. After seeing just how bad a city can be (Memphis), I have a new found appreciation for Knoxville. I am counting the days until my return. Of course, that is only if I make it out of Memphis alive. Whatever you do, do not move to Memphis!
Kellie | Memphis, TN