Thinking about where to go for your next travel nursing job? Why not consider Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee with a city population of over 170,000. Although Knoxville is well populated, that does not take away from the down-home, southern hospitality feel that Knoxville is known for. Add these two factors with majestic beauty of the Great Smokey Mountains and world-class smallmouth bass fishing, and it makes a perfect combination for you to call home.
Savor the flavors of classic Southern cooking or world cuisines – from the Bohemian to the upscale – at more than 600 restaurants. And when you’re ready to relax with friends, make yourself comfortable at one of Knoxville’s downtown pubs and coffee shops. Wherever you wander, there’s something tasty for everyone in every corner of Knoxville!
There’s live music on tap every night at the many nightclubs in the historic Old City and Market Square areas, and live music every weekday at One Vision Plaza, Knoxville’s downtown visitor center. Knoxville’s free outdoor concerts and movies keep Market Square hopping in spring, summer and fall, with an eclectic mix of national and regional acts and classic family films. Also, be sure to check out the world-class live entertainment offered at the beautifully restored Tennessee Theatre.
Throughout town you’ll find specialty shops and super-stores, open-air markets and intimate galleries, up-to-the-minute fashions and vintage charm. Enjoy the selections offered by our local merchants, or choose from a variety of national chains you know and love. Whether it’s searching for that perfect dress or a relaxing afternoon of store hopping and bargain hunting, Knoxville has all of your shopping needs. From eclectic boutiques to elegant antique stores to myriad of avant-garde and unique shops, you’re sure to find that perfect gift for yourself or someone else!
For those who live for the thrill, the Knoxville area puts you near America’s number one motorcycle road: The Tail of the Dragon. If 318 curves over 11 miles sounds a little too exciting, enjoy the area’s many other roadways. Loop through Smoky Mountain National Park or follow the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway. And For those who like to see the action from the sidelines, the Tennessee Vols are an integral part of the Knoxville lifestyle. Game after game over 100,000 Tennessee football fans pack Neyland Stadium to cheer on their favorite football team. Over 27,000 students are enrolled at the University of Tennessee.
Little Known Facts about Tennessee
- Knoxville is home to cable TV’s HGTV, which is one of the fastest growing networks in cable history with nearly 84 million households in less than nine years.
- Places Rated Almanac Millennium Edition rated Knoxville #13 in its overall ranking of best cities to reside for both the US and Canada.
- Knoxville is home to UT Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt, the first woman in NCAA Basketball history to win over 800 games. The only museum devoted to women’s basketball (Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame) is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Quentin Tarantino, the famous actor and director was born in Knoxville. He is the creator of “Kill Bill” and “Pulp Fiction.”
