Community Profile

Summary

The City of Knoxville is a medium sized urban city nestled along the Tennessee River. Founded in 1791 by James White, Knoxville has a rich cultural history and numerous historic landmarks. The city boasts 2,329 acres in parks and green spaces, 97 parks, and well 129 miles of greenway trails and paths. This includes Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, which consists of more than 1,500 acres for people to hike, bike, climb, paddle, or explore - and it's only 3 miles from downtown. More than 60 miles of trails and greenways connect you to Ijams Nature Center, pristine lakes and quarries, historic sites, adventure playgroups, parks, and a 600-acre wildlife area. The City of Knoxville is committed to advanced environmental and sustainability goals that will continue to improve sustainability for not only municipal operations, but the greater Knoxville community.