Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Whether you’re looking for the excitement of downtown life or the adventure of the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone here! In this video, Amy and Sean will show you around downtown Knoxville while telling you why they love this city with a small-town feel.

You’ll also get to learn a little bit about the professional sports teams here, our miles of greenways, and the Urban Wilderness—not to mention the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is less than an hour’s drive from campus!

Quick facts about our city:
- Nickname: Scruffy City
- Population: 198,000+ people
- Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport
- Public transportation: Knoxville Area Transit (free for students!)

Plan your visit to campus: admissions.utk.edu/tours-and-events/#tours

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