Tennessee River: Source of Knoxville Development

Cities that have healthy, developed waterfronts maintain denser downtown populations, more vibrant downtown activities, and healthier economies as a result. Working with that information, many cities across America with neglected waterfronts are looking to revitalize by cleaning up and developing their shorelines. >read more

Market Square: The Heart of Knoxville's Downtown Rejuvenation

Today, this pedestrian-only block is still framed with historic buildings that are populated with businesses at the street level and, in many cases, revitalized loft homes on the upper floors. Jack Neely, Knoxville’s beloved city historian, calls today’s Square “a beautiful place, beautiful in the variety of its brick architecture: two, three, and four stories tall, mostly post-Civil War Victorian with some cleaner 20th-century styles in the mix….(I)t's home to four restaurants, several comfortable residences, a good tailor, two architectural firms, two art galleries, a small luxury hotel, and a dress shop." Along with these establishments are a few gift shops, a modern furniture store, and a couple neighborhood bars. Most believe that the next few years will bring even more businesses to the Square, and for good reason. >read more

Knoxville Ranks Among The Lowest
In Living Costs Among 50

“How will your living costs change if you retire to another town or state?" That was the question addressed in the September/October ‘07 issue of Where to Retire magazine. Knoxville, TN, ranked among the lowest in costs of living for top places to retire.

The costs of living between 50 major U.S. cities and 50 popular retirement locations were compared using data compiled by the research group, ACCRA. Factors included costs of housing, health care, food, transportation, and utilities. >read more