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Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
The Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership was founded to be a one-stop for businesses in the Knoxville area. The Partnership brings together organizations focused on providing advice, council and services to entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, large businesses, professionals and relocating or expanding companies. The Chamber serves as the administrative lead of the Partnership, managing the facilities and providing administrative support.
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Location Address:
17 Market Square #201
Knoxville TN 37902
Phone: 865-637-4550
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Mailing Address:
17 Market Square #201
Knoxville TN 37902
Fax: 865-523-2071
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Tourism Information:
1-800-727-8045 toll free
1-865-523-7263 local
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Area
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County:
Square Miles - 525.78
Land: 508.46 sq. miles
Water area: 17.32 sq. mi
Average Elevation: 936 ft. |
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City:
Square Miles - 98.09
Land: 92.66 sq. miles
Water area: 5.43 sq. miles
MSA - 526 |
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Located in the South Central region of the U.S., Knoxville sits at the head of the Tennessee River navigation channel. Interstates 40, 75 and 81 converge in Knoxville allowing 53% of the nation's marketplace to be within a 650-mile radius of Knoxville. We are located near three national parks: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Big South Fork National Park, and Cherokee National Forest.
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Population of Knoxville
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Federal Statistics | Population Profiles
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City: 173,890 (2003)
County: 400,061 (2004; including City)
MSA: 704,431 (U.S. Census)
Housing Units: 327,688 (2003) |
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Median Age - (Knoxville MSA) 37.3
Median Age - (City of Knoxville) 33.4
Median Age - (Knox County) 36.0 |
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Source: US Census Bureau
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Knoxville Climate
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Annual Avg Temp: 60o
Monthly Average: Jan. 36o July 77o
Annual Average Precipitation: 47.14 inches
Annual Average Snowfall: 11.40 inches
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Knoxville Area Code
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865
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Clubs & Organizations
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Over 150 Civic, Business and Professional Clubs, Lodges, and Fraternal
Orders are active in Knoxville and Knox County. There are over
200 neighborhood associations.
[organizations]
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Cost of Living
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National Average: 100.0
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| Knoxville |
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 93.3 |
| Los Angeles |
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147.7 |
| Chattanooga |
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97.0 |
| Nashville |
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93.9 |
| Washington DC |
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114.7 |
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Libraries
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Collection Size: 980,902 (2005)
Branches: 21
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Community Facilities
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| Churches: 450+ |
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Shopping Centers: 157 |
| Hotels/Motels: 7500 rooms |
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Occupancy Rate: 93.1% |
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Education
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Superintendant of Schools: 594-1801
Parents of children entering kindergarten or first grade in the Knox County Public School System will need the following information and documents:
• A certified copy of the child's birth certificate
• Immunization records
• The child's Social Security card
• Proof of address
Students transferring into the Knox County Public School System must bring proof of address as well as a copy of their most recent report card.
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Colleges & Universities
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Enrollment
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| University of Tennessee |
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26,000
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| Knoxville College |
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200
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Pellissippi State Technical Community College
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7,600
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| Johnson Bible College |
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| Crown College |
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Vocational & Technical
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CompUSA - Training is available for numerous software applications, multimedia,
the Internet and even propriety software. CompUSA offers a complete
line of Advanced Technical Training courses for system administrators
and network engineers. Microsoft and Novell Vendor Authorized
Training is available.
Computer Learning Center - Computer Learning Center offers a wide range of classes on
today's popular business software. Since 1983, Computer Learning
Center has provided top-quality, professional PC training to over
130,000 graduates!
ITT Technical Institute - The ITT Technical Institutes are committed to helping men and
women begin to develop the skills and knowledge to pursue career
opportunities in fields involving technology and to help meet
the needs of industry.
Knoxville Business College - Knoxville Business College offers quality programs which assist
students and community members pursue academic and professional
goals. Knoxville Business College currently offers programs at
the associate and certificate levels. Programs range from accounting,
to business, to computer-related fields.
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Professional Bartending School of East Tennessee - East Tennessee's only professional bartending school offers
40-hour (2 week) course, local and national Job Placement Assistance,
PBSA Certification, hands on training in bar atmosphere, classes
are small, morning or evening classes.
Tennessee Institute of Electronics Inc
The University of Tennessee College of Business
TREES Inc. Real Estate & Appraiser School
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Emergency Phone Numbers
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| Fire, Police, Rescue Squad |
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911 |
| City Police Department |
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215-7229 Email |
| County Sheriff's Department |
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215-2444 |
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Employment
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The total civilian labor force in Knox for August, 2004 was 220,930 of which 214,560 were employed and 6,370 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.
The average weekly wage for Knox in 2003 was $629. This would be equivalent to $15.73 per hour or $32,708 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around.
The total number of employees located in Knox in 2003 was 209,578. The largest major industry sector was Health Care and Social Assistance, with 15 percent of the employment, followed by Retail Trade (44 & 45) with 14 percent, and Accommodation and Food Services with 10 percent.
The total number of estimated employees located in Tennessee (No data available for Knox) in 2000 was 2,944,670. The largest major occupation group was Office and Administrative Support Occupations, with 16 percent of the estimated employment, followed by Production Occupations with 13 percent, and Sales and Related Occupations with 10 percent.
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates:
Occupations & Wages
Major Employers
Major Manufacturers
Employers with Headquarters in Knoxville
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| Tennessee Department of Employment Security |
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594-6509 |
| Labor Force (1999) |
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340,700 |
| Per Capita Income (2004) |
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$33,073 |
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Financial Institutions
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32 |
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Government
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Knox County Emergency Communications District - Knox911
General Information: 311
General Assistance: 211
| Types of Government: |
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| City |
Mayor and 9-member city council |
| County |
County Executive and 19-member county commission |
| Law Enforcement: |
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| City Police |
413
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123 civilian
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| County Sheriff Personnel |
1000 full time and part-time
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Full Time
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Volunteers
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Vehicles
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(serving Knox County)
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Full Time
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Volunteers
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Vehicles
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62
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96
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Terrorism Preparedness for Knoxville
KEMA has sponsored an interagency work group on terrorism issues since 1998. This group has examined and revised procedures for response to terrorism threats. Members of the workgroup include law enforcement, fire, EMS, EMA, Public Health, utilities, FBI, State Lab and DMORT.
Hazardous Materials Knoxville
Hazardous materials incidents are possible due to the major interstates and railways in Knox County on which hazardous materials are transported. There are also airports, gas and fuel pipelines and river barges. Major facilities surrounding Knox County include the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, East Tennessee Technology Park (formerly K-25) and the Y-12 facility. I-75 and I-40 are routes used by DOE to courier shipments to and from Oak Ridge.
Earthquakes Knoxville - In 1993, a fault line was discovered in this area. In 1976 Knoxville experienced a 4.6 earthquake.
Disaster Recovery Funds Knoxville
Knoxville and Knox County, Town of Farragut, and McGhee Tyson Airport have received over $3 million dollars in disaster recovery funds from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and TEMA (Tennessee Emergency Management Agency) for the Blizzard of 93, Floods in 1994, Floods 1998, and the Tornado in 2000.
KEMA - Knoxville
The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency is a joint City-County governmental office under the Chief elected officials (Mayor and County Executive) of the City of Knoxville and Knox County.
The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is the central point of contact for local government for all major emergencies and disasters. KEMA works in partnership with local state and federal agencies as well as industry and volunteer organizations.
KEMA's missions is defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated definition of disasters: severe weather, flooding, earthquake, drought, fire, enemy attacks, overt paramilitary actions, environmental contamination; industrial, nuclear or transportation accidents, energy emergencies to include transportation incidents involving nuclear materials.
Emergency Management functions defined by TCA "without limitation" are fire fighting, law enforcement, medical, health, rescue, engineering, warning and communications services as well as nuclear, biological and chemical defense; evacuation, emergency welfare and transportation, and public utility restoration.
KEMA provides support to a local government with a population in excess of 376,000 (not including the University of Tennessee) in a wide range of disaster planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
KEMA's activities include:
- Coordinate local, state and federal aid for presidential disaster declarations, and emergencies.
- Coordinates civil emergency preparedness for peacetime radiological accidents including nuclear power plants and Department of Energy facilities.
- Provides training, education and exercises to enhance the professional development of local emergency management.
- Plans to ensure continuity of government and coordination of resources during local, state and national security emergencies.
Emergency Operations Center "EOC" Knoxville
The Emergency Operations Center "EOC" in Knoxville is the central location for officials from City and County government, law enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Volunteer Aid Agencies, etc. to meet and coordinate response and recovery efforts during a disaster.
Mobile Command Post Knoxville
Known as the "Blue Goose," this command, control and communications vehicle was funded through FEMA, TEMA, KEMA and private donations. The Blue Goose has been used on police, fire, haz-mat incidents and special events. Depending upon the situation it is primarily staffed by police, fire, EMS, rescue, EMA or E-911 personnel to assist Incident Managers.
Knoxville Food Policy Council
Knoxville's Water Quality Forum
Senators:
Senator Bob Corker
Lamar Alexander
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License
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| Driver License $30.50 |
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966-4350 or 594-6399 |
| Renew Driver License Online |
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New residents of the city have 30 days after establishing permanent
residency to change their out-of-state drivers license to a valid
Tennessee license.
If you have a valid license from another state, only a vision test is required. For a first-time license, you must have a certified birth certificate, pass a written test concerning the rules of the road, vision test and a road test. All applicants must also have verification of their Social Security number.
Driver's license examining stations:
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| East Knoxville |
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Department of Safety Facility
7320 Region Lane
Knoxville, TN 37914 |
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(865) 594-6399
Fax: (865) 594-6429 |
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Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Full Driver License Service station, CDL (Commercial Driver License) Skills Test, Original Handgun Permit, Driving Records (MVR), Reinstatements |
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| West Knoxville |
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Department of Safety Facility
Parkway Business Center
Suite 2170
207 Center Park Drive |
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(865) 966-4350
Fax: (865) 966-5703
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Make an appointment to take your driver license road test at this location.
Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Full Driver License Service station, Original Handgun Permit, Driving Records (MVR)
Driver's License Departments:
Knoxville Center Satellite Office
Next to J. C. Penney's on ground floor
Hours: 8am to 9pm Monday-Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturdays
865-215-1501
Five Points Village Plaza
865-215-3413
Old Courthouse
Next to the City County Building, Main Street
Hours: 8am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
865-215-1529
Halls Satellite Office
Halls Center
7028 Maynardville Highway
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday
865-922-5215
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| Auto Registration |
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215-2385 |
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New residents must obtain Tennessee license plates for their cars and trucks within 30 days after establishing residency. To purchase a license plate, a Tennessee title must be obtained. Both may be purchased at the County Clerk's office. Call ahead (865-215-2385) to find out what paperwork you will need to get the title and tags. The Knox County Clerk is located in room 219, in the Old Courthouse Building at 300 Main Avenue in downtown Knoxville.
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Health & Medical
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| Assisted Living Facilities |
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| Dentists |
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250+ |
| Physicians and Surgeons |
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1,372 |
| Hospitals |
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Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee - Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals
Baptist Hospital West & Baptist Hospital for Women
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center - Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals
Helen Ross McNabb Center
Michael Dunn Center
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
University of Tennessee Medical Center
St. Mary's Health System
Thompson Cancer Survival Center
University of Tennessee Medical Center
VA Medical Center Knoxville
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| Nursing Homes |
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| Veterinarians |
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65+ |
| Psychologists |
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185+ |
Veterans Hospitals:
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Rehabilitation Centers:
• Blount Memorial Hospital Emotional Health and Recovery Center
• Child Net
• Cherokee Health Systems
• Child & Family Tennessee
• Children and Youth Continuous Treatment Team (CTT)
• Children and Youth Integrated Services Team (IST)
• Diamond Ranch Academy
• East TN Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center
• The Florence Crittendon Agency, Inc.
• McNabb (Helen Ross) Center
• Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
• Peninsula Lighthouse
• Peninsula Outpatient Centers
• Peninsula Village
• Sertoma Center, Inc.
• Therapeutic Preschool
• Youth Villages
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Mental Health Centers:
• Cherokee Health Systems
• McNabb (Helen Ross) Center
• Peninsula Lighthouse
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Post Office
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Postal Rates and Information: 1-800-275-8777
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| Cedar Bluff 37923, 37930, 37931, 37932 |
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693-4751 |
| Concord/Farragut 37922, 37933 |
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671-3475
Manager: 671-2307 |
| Fountain City 37918, 37928, 37938 |
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687-7985 |
| North Knoxville 37915, 37917, 37927 |
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525-2039 |
| Northwest Knoxville 37921 |
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558-5760 |
| Norwood 37912 |
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687-9579 |
| Seymour |
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573-9761 |
| South Knoxville 37920, 37940 |
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573-4871 |
| West Knoxville 37919, 37939 |
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583-0206 |
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Taxes
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Property Assessor: 215-2360
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Property Tax
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City
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$2.81
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Ratio of Assessment
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25%
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40%
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40%
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| Sales Tax (Knoxville) |
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2.25%
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| Sales Tax (State) |
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7.00%
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| Hotel/Motel Tax |
3%
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5%
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| Gasoline Tax: 20¢ per gal |
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| Auto License: $60.00 |
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| Marriage License: $107.50 with affidavit of counseling; $47.50 with affidavit of counseling |
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Voter Registration
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Old Courthouse Building, 300 Main Ave., Knoxville TN 37902
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| Knox County Election Commission Office |
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215-2000
Email
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Voter Registration
www.state.tn.us/sos/election/outlines.htm |
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Housing
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Average Sales Price: $127,605
Dwelling Units: 327,688 (2003)
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Businesses
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| Delegate Expenditures |
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$128,637,600 |
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Retail Sales
$12,100,434 (2004)
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Radio & TV
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| Radio Stations |
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26 |
| Television Stations |
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11 |
| Cable Channels |
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58 |
| Cable Companies |
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Newspapers
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Knoxville News-Sentinel
Daily Circulation: 245,820
Sunday Circulation: 321,915
The Daily Beacon
Fountain City Focus
Halls Shopper
Knoxville Voices
Metropulse
Weeklies, biweeklies, monthlies: 12
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Theatres
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| Movie Screens |
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116 |
| Performing |
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| Dinner |
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Recreation
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| Parks and Recreation spaces |
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5,310 |
| Tennis Courts |
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103 |
| Golf Courses, public |
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20 |
| Greenways and walking trails |
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Transportation
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Transportation
Knoxville is located at the head of the Tennessee River navigation channel. The river is part of the Interconnected Inland Water System which links Knoxville with 21 states, the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes. Linkages may be made to the entire inland waterway system, allowing shipments to be made by water to Houston, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis and Little Rock.
Three active river terminals handle barge shipments in Knoxville. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway links East Tennessee to 13 other states and the Gulf of Mexico. The waterway shortens shipping between Tennessee and the Gulf of Mexico by 882 miles and enables East Tennessee products to arrive at their Gulf destination from eight to nine days earlier.
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| Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) |
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Phone: 637-3000 |
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Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) operates the public bus system for the city of Knoxville. The bus service is composed of fixed routes operating on a regular schedule, service for The University of Tennessee, special services for persons with disabilities and the elderly, shuttles for special events, trollys, service to Park-and-Ride lots, free Shop and Ride programs and many other transit services.
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| Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority |
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Phone: 342-3000
Fax: 342-3050 |
| McGhee-Tyson Airport |
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Phone: 342-3000
Fax: 342-3050 |
| Amtrack Reservations |
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Utilities
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Knoxville Utilities Board
(serves Knoxville and portions of Knox County). Offers bill payment
online. |
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Phone: 524-2911 |
Lenoir City Utilities Board
(serves Knox, Loudon and Roane counties. Offers bill payment online. |
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Phone: 986-6591 |
First Utility District - Established in 1954, First Utility District provides water and wastewater services to its 26,000 customers in Southwestern Knox County and the Town of Farragut.
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Phone: 966-9741 |
Knox Chapman Utilities Board
(serves: Southern of Knox County)
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Phone: 577-4497 |
Hallsdale-Powell Utilities Board
(serves: Northern Knox County)
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Phone: 922-7547 |
Northeast Knox Utilities District
Serves: Northeast Knox County
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Phone: 688-4070 |
Clinton Utilities Board
(serves: Anderson, Knox, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Union counties)
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Phone: 457-9232 |
West Knox Utilities Board
(serves: Western Knox County)
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Phone: 690-2521 |
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Sources: Metropolitan Planning Commission, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Department of State, University of Tennessee, U.S. Postal Service, City of Knoxville, Knoxville Fire Department, Knox County Sheriff's Department, Lawson-McGhee Library.
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