Knoxville always rates very highly on those “best cities to do whatever” in.

knoxville tennessee great lakes for boating, sailing, or fishing

Boating on Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee

One of the latest polls rates the greater Knoxville, Tennessee area as one of the best 25 cities in the country to retire to if you want to keep working after retirement although continuing to work is not a requirement.

This survey was based on the following factors:

  • General employment growth.
  • Revalence of key retirement job opportunities.
  • Presence of age-friendly employers.
  • Unemployment rate
  • Housing costs
  • General cost of living
  • Health-care services

free fishing day for kids of all ages in a Knox County Tennessee park

Free fishing day for kids of all ages at a Knox County park.

Knoxville was classified in the Central/Midwest area along with these cities:

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Indianapolis, Indiana

Further proof of what Knoxville area residents have known for a long, long time. Knoxville, Tennessee is a great place to work, live, play, and raise a family.” There are lots of fun & exciting things to do in the greater Knoxville area for all tastes and budgets.

And KnoxvilleHomeCenter.com is a great place to look for a new home.

knoxville tennessee housing costs are low with lots of one level homes
Knoxville offers a great selection of one level homes & condos