Knoxville, Tennessee
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Knoxville, located in East Tennessee, serves as the county seat of Knox County and sits on the Tennessee River. Founded in 1786, it briefly functioned as Tennessee's first capital before experiencing growth with the arrival of the railroad. The 1982 World's Fair significantly revitalized the city, spurring downtown development.
Statistics
Area
269.80 km²
Population
190,740