The East Tennessee Valley and Knoxville are amazing places.

Knoxville is within a day's drive of half the country's population, experiences four dramatic seasons a year, has an average temperature of 58º degrees, and enjoys rich culture, thrilling sports and breathtaking nature.

What attracts people from throughout the world to Knoxville, Tennessee? Quite simply, it's the unique appeal of a cosmopolitan city that just happens to be nestled in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. A learning center that is the home of the University of Tennessee, with more than 25,000 students keep the city young and vital.

A city surrounded by cutting-edge scientific research centers, where the technologies of tomorrow are developed and nurtured. A place with a climate that's as friendly and accommodating as its people. And a city whose extensive shoreline allows fans to travel to football games by boat and where, suddenly, around a bend in the lake, the Great Smoky Mountains appear as if by magic.

Please contact us for answers to all of your relocation questions.

Boating

Tennessee is one of the nation's leading states in offering recreational waterways.

Knoxville rests on the mighty Tennessee River. The Tennessee River is 652 miles and features stunning vistas at every turn. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, cruise into town or navigate all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

More Information
Boating in Tennessee
Tennessee Marinas

Parks

Knoxville is located only 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , one of the largest protected areas in the United States. With its ancient beauty and diversity of plant and animal life, the Smokies are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of trails.

The Smokies and surrounding park areas offer a host of activities, including camping, fishing, auto touring, horseback riding, sightseeing, and more. If you enjoy bicycling, visit Cades Cove Loop Road, an 11 mile one way road surrounded by stunning landscapes and closeup viewing of wildlife and 19th century homesites.

More Information
National Park Service
Trail Map

Fishing

The Tennessee River's bass producing waters feature an abundance of fishing opportunities. From the lower end of Pickwick, legendary for world-class smallmouth fishing, the river pours through a powerful tailwater before winding many miles until backing into the Kentucky Lake basin. Kentucky Lake, covering 164,000 acres (109,000 in Tennessee), is legendary for its largemouth bass fishing.

Whether you enjoy pure river fishing, open-reservoir structure fishing or casting to cover in creeks or backwaters, there's a Tennessee fishing experience waiting for you.

More Information
Tennessee Sportsman

Motorcycling

Living in the Knoxville area puts you near America's number one motorcycle road: The Tail of the Dragon. If 318 curves over 11 miles sounds a little too exciting, enjoy the area's many other roadways. Loop through Smoky Mountain National Park or follow the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parway.

The Knoxville area is home to an avid motorcycling community. Get to know your fellow enthusiasts at organized rides, motorcycle shows and other events.

More Information
East Tennessee Riders
Tail of the Dragon
Smoky Mountain Roads

The Vols

The Tennessee Vols are an integral part of the Knoxville lifestyle. Game after game over 100,000 Tennessee football fans pack Neyland Stadium to cheer on their favorite football team.

Neyland Stadium first came to life in 1921 as Shields-Watkins Field with 17 rows seating 3200. Over the course of more than 80 years Neyland Stadium has become one of the country's most popular college stadiums. You'll know why when you hear the roar of the Tennessee fans and feel the energy that fills the stadium at every game!

More Information
Official Vols Site
Go Vols Go!