Knoxville: Quick Facts

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Nov. 7, 2026

News •

Tennessee ranks in top 10 of Nielsen index of best college basketball fan bases • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:48 PM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Knoxville Landowners Reach Nearly $350,000 Settlement in the SoKno Trail Case • Oct. 29, 2026, 2:38 PM ET (The Columbus Dispatch)

2 Tennessee cities make Orkin's '2026 Rattiest Cities' list. See where • Oct. 27, 2026, 3:23 PM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Tony's Roofs Urges Knoxville Homeowners to Address Hidden Roof Damage Before Winter Weather Arrives • Oct. 22, 2026, 2:33 PM ET (Des Moines Register)

Knoxville's funny business is booming. Now, the comedy scene wants a home • Oct. 21, 2026, 5:04 AM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)

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James White's Fort, Knoxville, Tennessee

French Broad River

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