Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
Knoxville: County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
About
Knoxville is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 178,874 and a population density of 663 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 190,223 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Knoxville
| Population : | 190,223 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 37902 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 269.79 km2 |
| Official name : | Knoxville |
| Altitude : | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Capital city : | Knoxville is capital of Knox County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:54:54 (9th February 2023) |
| Density : | 705 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knoxville is located at 35°57'38"N 83°55'15"W (35.9606400, -83.9207400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Knoxville
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Demographics
The population of Knoxville increased by 5.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 178,874 | - | census |
| 2011 | 179,955 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 181,093 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 181,779 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 182,631 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 184,046 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 184,986 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 186,905 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 187,362 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 187,603 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 190,223 | 1.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Knoxville
1 Zoo Knoxville
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2 DEFY Knoxville
11284 Threadstone Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Concord Park
10960 Concord Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Knoxville
1 Texas Roadhouse
3071 Kinzel Way, Knoxville, TN 37924, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Main Event Knoxville
9081 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5001 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
5615 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Culver's
9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Knoxville
1 Hilton Knoxville
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
401 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Motel 6 Knoxville, TN
258 Harry Ln Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Holiday Inn Knoxville West- Cedar Bluff Rd, an IHG Hotel
9134 Executive Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road
1315 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Knoxville
1 Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry
2416 Fletcher Luck Ln, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Knoxville (200)
People born in Knoxville, including nurse Frances Reed Elliot, actor Brad Renfro, US country artist Rodney Atkins, .
List
- Christina Hendricks (American actress) she was born in 03/05/1975
- Polly Bergen (American actress, singer, entrepreneur (1930-2014)) she was born in 14/07/1930
- Joseph Wood Krutch (American writer, critic, and naturalist) he was born in 25/11/1893
- Candy Reynolds (American tennis player) she was born in 24/03/1955
- Johnny Knoxville (American actor, stunt performer, and filmmaker) he was born in 11/03/1971
- David Farragut (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 05/07/1801
- Thomas C. Hindman (American politician and Confederate States Army general in the Civil War) he was born in 28/01/1828
- James Agee (American author, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic) he was born in 27/11/1909
- Victor Ashe (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Jake Thomas (actor, singer) he was born in 30/01/1990
- Mary Costa (singer) she was born in 05/04/1930
- Kenny Chesney (American country music singer/songwriter) he was born in 26/03/1968
- Dennis Hwang (graphic artist) he was born in 01/01/1978
- Andrew Humphreys (American politician (1821-1904)) he was born in 30/03/1821
- David Keith (actor, director) he was born in 08/05/1954
- Karl Edward Wagner (American writer) he was born in 12/12/1945
- Jason Witten (American football player, tight end) he was born in 06/05/1982
- Walt Simonson (American cartoonist and comics creator) he was born in 02/09/1946
Schools in Knoxville
College & universities near Knoxville, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221759 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville (TN) | 37996 |
| 221625 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Knoxville (TN) | 37919 |
| 220552 | South College | Knoxville (TN) | 37909-0000 |
| 221829 | Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc | Knoxville (TN) | 37921 |
| 488068 | Huntington University of Health Sciences | Knoxville (TN) | 37918-8230 |
Post offices near Knoxville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (TN) | 37902 |
| South Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (TN) | 37920 |
| North Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (TN) | 37917 |
| Northwest Annex Post Office | Knoxville (TN) | 37921 |
| Burlington Post Office | Knoxville (TN) | 37914 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Knoxville , Iowa city in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States with a population of 7,082 people.
- Knoxville , Illinois city in Knox County, Illinois, United States with a population of 2,692 people.
- Knoxville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 754 people.
- Knoxville , Pennsylvania borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States with a population of 594 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Knox County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 42,876 | Suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, located in Williamson County, USA |
| Farragut | 24,045 | Town of the United States |
| Mascot | 2,411 | Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee |
| Garland | 300 | Place in Tennessee |
Distance to Other Cities
Knoxville distances to largest Tennessee cities
