Category:People from Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville is a city in eastern Tennessee, founded in 1786 and serving as the state's first capital from 1796 to 1812. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains along the Tennessee River, the city developed as a major transportation and trading hub in the region. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, established in 1794, which has been a significant source of notable graduates in academics, politics, and athletics.
The city's economy has historically been anchored by industries including textiles, marble quarrying, and nuclear energy research through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory nearby. Knoxville gained national prominence when it hosted the 1982 World's Fair and continues to serve as a regional center for business, education, and government in East Tennessee.
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Pages in category "People from Knoxville, Tennessee"
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