Tennessee's third largest city, Knoxville is one of the oldest cities in America, and home to around 175,000 inhabitants. Situated on the Tennessee River, the city has a well-developed downtown retail and entertainment complex, thanks to ongoing regeneration of the downtown area, which makes it a popular entertainment center of the region amongst visitors.
For sports fans, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is based in Knoxville, housing exhibits and displays marking the history of women's basketball, and is a popular draw for families visiting the area as a hands-on, educational attraction.
The legendary Knoxville Zoo is home to over 800 animals, including elephants, tigers and black bears, and is popular amongst visitors of all ages. The Star of Knoxville, a riverboat that docks on the Tennessee River, offers visitors the chance to enjoy fine dining on the river, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and operates throughout the year for residents and visitors alike.
