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| What Knoxville is like for active adults |
Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee, a popular retirement state. Knoxville is particularly attractive because it is home to the Vols - the University of Tennessee. As such it is a vibrant college town with big-time sports and many cultural events. The 2007 population was 183,000. Knoxville was the site of the 1982 World's Fair and several buildings, including the Sunsphere, were built for that event. There are many other interesting towns for retirement in the Knoxville area (see Tennessee retirement guide)
Median home price in the 2nd quarter of 2009 was $144,700, down from the year earlier period. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Knoxville was once known as the "Marble City", as well as the "Underwear Capital". Now it is mostly known as a low-key community and home to the University of Tennessee. Oak Ridge National Laboratories and the Woman's Basketball Hall of Fame are local attractions |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Knoxville has had its ups and downs but is in a good phase now. Crime rate is high, about double the national average |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like living in a down to earth college town with a big university will love it here. |
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| One of the best things about modern Knoxville is its diverse economy. In addition to the University of Tennessee, the Oak Ridge National Laboratories and the TVA contribute mightily to the economy |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Knoxville is in the eastern part of Tennessee in the substantial ridge-and-valley structures of Appalachia. The Tennessee River begins in Knoxville |
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| Cultural environment |
| The University of Tennessee is a major cultural driver. But there is also an Opera company, a symphony orchestra, an active music scene (bluegrass and rock 'n roll), and frequent cultural festivals including the 17-day Dogwood Arts Festival in April. Knoxville has a vibrant cultural life. James Agee (A Death in the Family) lived and wrote about Knoxville. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Knoxville has a number of hospitals and medical facilities including those of the University of Tennesee |
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Facts about KNOXVILLE
- State: TN
- Environment: College Town,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 0-24
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 1.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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