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Knoxville Tennessee

Knoxville was the state's first capital, and is nicknamed “The Marble City” because a number of quarries were active in early 20th century supplying Tennessee pink marble to the world. It was once also known as “The Underwear Capital of the World” due to the large number of textile and clothing mills that operated there! Population: 183,546 in the city proper, with a metro population of 655,400

Climate: Knoxville has a humid subtropical climate, although it is not quite as hot as areas to the south and west due to the higher elevations. Winters are generally cool, with occasional small amounts of snow.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Knoxville is equal to the Tennessee average, and 11% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Retirees can really find some home bargains here! The median home value in Knoxville is 13.8% less than the Tennessee average and 42.5% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The University of Tennessee's flagship campus http://www.utk.edu/ is located here. Knoxville is also home to Knoxville College, Pellissippi State Community College, and South College, so opportunities for retirement enrichment abound.

Transportation:Knoxville’s airport is McGhee Tyson Airport http://www.tys.org/, and its public transportation is provided by KAT http://www.katbus.com/.

Travel and tourism: Knoxville promotes itself as “the perfect mix of small town charm and big city fun.” Its natural beauty and great places to go provide something for everyone. More info at http://www.knoxville.org/

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