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Knoxville

Tennessee, United States · North America

About Knoxville

Knoxville sits on the route: 20 minutes from Wildwood, 55km from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Knoxville is a city located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 190,740, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Knoxville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Knoxville to your route.

About Knoxville

Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Where is Knoxville located?

Knoxville is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.9606 latitude, -83.9207 longitude.

What is the population of Knoxville?

Knoxville has a population of approximately 190,740 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
190,740
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.9606, -83.9207

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Knoxville

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dollywood

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain theme park in Tennessee celebrating Appalachian culture with world-class rides and shows.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cades Cove

A broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

America's most visited national park, renowned for its ancient mountains, diverse plant life, and misty ridges.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap

Legendary 11-mile mountain road with 318 curves straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border, a mecca for sports car and motorcycle enthusiasts.

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)

Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.

56 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort

The home base of the Tail of the Dragon, America's most famous motorcycle road: where riders gather before and after tackling 318 curves in 11 miles.

57 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Moonshiner 28

NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi)

The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 ft, reached by a seven-mile spur road off Newfound Gap; a spiral observation tower gives 360-degree views over the Blue Ridge.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Knoxville

  • 43 kmCades CoveA broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.
  • 56 kmTail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.
  • 58 kmMoonshiner 28NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.
  • 59 kmNewfound Gap Road (US-441)The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.
  • 69 kmCherohala SkywayA 43-mile National Scenic Byway soaring above 5,000 ft between Tellico Plains, TN and Robbinsville, NC: the sweeping, uncrowded sister drive to the nearby Tail of the Dragon.
  • 75 kmCumberland Gap TunnelA 4,600-foot twin-bore tunnel carrying US-25E beneath the historic Cumberland Gap, built so the pioneer pass first blazed by Daniel Boone could be restored to its 18th-century appearance.

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