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It's possible to travel by boat from downtown Knoxville to either the Gulf of Mexico or the Great Lakes.
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It's possible to travel by boat from downtown Knoxville to either the Gulf of Mexico or the Great Lakes.

A photo of Dolly Parton who played in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Musical legends Roy Acuff, Dolly Parton and The Everly Brothers all played early in their careers at several Knoxville sites featured in Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary.

An archive photo of Oak Ridge National Laboratory near Knoxville, Tennessee
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Knoxville’s neighboring city, Oak Ridge, is home to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which provided instrumental research to allied efforts during World War II.

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Performers at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Brock Caldwell

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Big Ears Festival

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Parade during Knox Pridefest in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Alan Sims Photography

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Knox Pridefest

June

Competitors in USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Bruce McCamish Photography

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HoLa Festival

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Greek Fest

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Holiday lights illuminating Knoxville, Tennessee
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Bruce McCamish Photography

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Christmas in the City

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