Knoxville
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10/10/2008
Well, I'm not a native of Knoxville, I grew up in South FL (Boca Raton, just north of Fort Lauderdale) & Long Island, NY (Merrick, Nassau County).
I don't know if Knoxville's one of the best places, but I've enjoyed these past three years living in Downtown Knox. Tons of restaurants everywhere, nowhere near as good as New York, but much better than South FL. There's a vibrant nightlife. I'd also say there's more shopping opportunities here over anywhere else in Tennessee (largest mall [West Town Mall] and largest shopping center [Turkey Creek]).
Really, among the biggest draws to Knoxville are the sports. UT Football is really insane, it's one of the nation's top programs and is housed in the Southeast's largest Stadium of ANY kind (even pro stadiums are significantly smaller). UT Men's Basketball holds similar honors--top program and largest Arena in the Southeast. UT Women's Basketball is also highly regarded, it's the undisputed best Women's Basketball program in the US.
Then there are the Smokey Mountains, the most biodiverse nature in North America. And wherever you go in Knoxville, face the right direction, and you'll have a great view of them. Hiking & Kayaking in them is also very popular.
Harry | Knoxville, TN