Pros & Cons of Living in Knoxville, TN

[@kristenrayner2771]

We visited Knoxville in the spring to "knock it off the list" as due diligence in our up-coming move. Well weren't we surprised to fall in LOVE! We had been considering Hendersonville/Murfreesborough/Mt.Juliet to be close to Nashville but Knoxville stole my heart away. This video is so spot on our experience when we were there. Can't wait for spring of 2023!!

[@sbrown6798]

You were right to choose Kville. Nash area has a low quality of life.

[@nutritioncoachjo]

We are considering those exact same areas outside of Nashville but due to the cost, I think we need to visit Knoxville and consider areas outside of that city instead. Knoxville does look quite beautiful and we do like the outdoors. I will need to figure out my allergies though. I know it will bad for me! 🤧

[@knucklezvallero9065]

Big props for listing the cons first. Much appreciated, great video overall

[@julieanderson7078]

I lived in East Knox in the early 1990's for several years and LOVED it! Granted it was quite a while ago, but I really wish I had not moved. My life changed drastically and I am in the West Coast now. I still pine for Knoxville after all these years even though my life is very blessed.

[@projectkj7643]

I love your top! What a cute summer top!

[@shaundawes320]

I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and I had the all American childhood. Most public schools are below standard testing rates, however many are above and the private schools are second to none. Someone asked about humidity ,well everything sticks to you in the shade. They tore down East town mall to build the amazon plant which I hate however I understand for industry, but it is located on the edge of the worst part of Knoxville. Knoxville is a college city, if you don't know what that entails I suggest researching the Vols rivals and never speak of them. The island home area close to Tennessee school for the deaf, the airport and Ijams nature center is where I grew up and in my opinion is the best place to live opposed to west Knoxville where they showed the bulk of that video. West Knoxville is over saturated and the highest priced place to live. Island home has just as nice houses, less hectic and private neighborhoods without densely pact people and traffic. I have since moved from Knoxville to Cherokee lake in the country, no wheel taxes and cheap land.

[@giancarloscatoira8988]

Im from south Florida where all the homes ara made of concrete, One of my concerns is that I see many wooden houses, and they seem so fragile, I also see some brick houses that seem more solid, 🤷

[@727brianq]

Good video about the pros and cons. Similar to most cities. As another commenter mentioned id love to know more about specifics about job industry as I’m in aerospace manufacturing and I don’t see much for aerospace near Knoxville when searching google maps. As a native Floridian sick of the heat and costs getting out of control, next time we’re up in Asheville visiting Knoxville will be on my list to check out and see if we enjoy it as much as the Tampa area.

[@jasons6307]

I've visited Knoxville twice recently and finding work was not the issue BUT finding affordable housing be it apartment or house was ridiculous and even if you wanted to pay the over priced apartments finding one that was open was almost impossible!

[@norwegianblue2017]

Laughs in Californian.

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I'm moving there from Fargo this fall but I plan on living in my car so I don't have to pay rent

[@litigioussociety4249]

That's only the case in the last few years. So many people have been moving to East Tennessee since 2020, that the housing prices and rent prices have skyrocketed. Additionally, to cater to higher income movers they have all tried to rebrand as "luxury apartment homes," which inflates the cost. If you're willing to live 15-30 minutes away you can save a lot of money, such as Lenoir City or Maryville, and both places are smaller towns with less crime, less taxes, and lower costs of living.

[@dlukton]

​@@norwegianblue2017ditto that.... and don't get me started on the tax issue.

[@HelloGorgeousLife]

Ok. You have now got me excited for a new chapter.

[@timstewart5227]

Lol.. yes me too .. She’s great at what she does

[@tonymorrell2353]

Im definitely considering checking out Knoxville as my permanent place. I am currently in Murfreesboro. I've done Clarksville, Nashville, Franklin so far in my short time in Tennessee. I like Murfreesboro a lot. But I like mountains and hills. I came to Tennessee from Springfield, Mo. I like the idea of the river too. I have to come check it out. Been there before as a traveling comedian but my time was limited.

[@808Affliction]

I visited Knoxville TN last Labor Day weekend. We stayed at pigeon forge, it was beautiful. We also went to Knoxville downtown and it was lovely there. I wouldn’t mind living there. At the moment I live in Las Vegas, been living there for 16 years now. I need a new change/pace and different scenery. I am so open to move there or Nashville. I also I ride a motorcycle and love love the mountains and open green fields. I left my heart in TN. FYI I would born and raised in Hawaii.

[@rogernadal3999]

Take your bike to the dragon next time your here

[@amazinglats6020]

I was born in Tennessee, raised in Mississippi, work has brought me to Idaho currently. But Man Knoxville looks beautiful I’d love to live there too.

[@andreadomo-ibea7078]

Im from New York.. This aint bad. We don't swim in the Hudson either. I'm excited to move there next month!

[@jasminep.9860]

How do you like it so far? What's the energy of the town? I've been to Nashville and towns all around Knoxville but haven't yet been to Knoxville. Considering taking a trip next time I go to Tennessee.

[@jeffreyboyd2758]

How do you like Knoxville after almost a year? I’m looking at moving from NY/CT area.

[@ProspectorAl]

I'm so lucky, I was born here and still live in the area! I have traveled all 50 States, but I am happy to be here.

[@Officialpaulsimon1]

I’d love to live there, cos the love of my life lives there.

[@heidigries6035]

We have been looking in Knoxville area

[@OurHomeRealEstate]

Where do you live now? Happy to help: [e-mail]

[@rogernadal3999]

West Knox is the best. North ok. South is ok. East no way

[@andreafelton689]

Why?

[@Cokie907]

​@@rogernadal3999 West Knox blows. The traffic is NUTS! I haven't been west of McKay's in 2 years. I go east and north. LOL (Live in S. Knox btw)

[@chimoneko115]

Been there 3 times to visit fam. Had no issues however this about 10 years ago.

[@kimmiller2157]

What lakes in the great Knoxville area can you have water front property at. You mentioned lots of lakes around Knoxville but didn't list them. Thanks.

[@Cokie907]

I would start with the south side of Norris Lake which is about 40 mins from Knoxville and then you can expand your search to Cherokee and Douglas, Ft. Loudon and Tellico. It depends on your budget and what tickles your fancy. ALL OF THEM are unique and beautiful!!!

[@robertestrada434]

I’m sure Amazon will likely pay in the same low range with the exception of a very few management jobs.

[@yonatandaniyel5640]

Nice presentation, more honest than some realtors. Hows the single scene for a 40 sonething dude? I remember how beautiful the women were living in Nashville, but most do marry young.

[@avitomczak5718]

I’m a 42 year old divorcee and I think it’s great for single 40-somethings

[@Stayflipnawesome]

This video gets flip’n awesome status!

[@bethriggs9197]

Is it gray and dreary in the winter though? Grew up in Indiana and hated the wet, cold, gray and dreary winters

[@jayteesgear]

Pretty neat! I lived there helping family many years ago and it was just breathtaking‼️. Definitely a bummer to see Amazon distro centers taking up some of that beauty but i still enjoyed the video😃

[@stoneageidaho]

Wow, I had to hear the voice to make the connection

[@mckennapeckenpaugh6407]

Hi! I am looking in to moving there next year. I don’t have a car. Will it be tough to live here? Is the transportation reliable? Thanx! Great video.

[@BradLovett]

I still love it here, but I'm afraid long-term residents are going to be chased out with rents doubling and virtually no availability.

[@vpsaxman]

Welcome to the club. Every mid-sized city and above in the US seems to be following this trend.

[@DelaneyWalker]

This is happening is Tampa too :( I didn’t know this was happening is Knoxville too. That’s crazy.

[@melaniehancock2210]

I’m in San Antonio and it’s happening here too. People are flooding the city and coming from California and New York and driving up costs, corporations are buying whole neighborhoods to rent out….I want to look into moving to Knoxville or a surrounding area but idk how healthcare is there for my special needs daughter

[@meldridge51]

I grew up in Knoxville and have lived in every quarter of it! I couldn’t tell any difference moving from place to place! Now I live in OakRidge and it’s as bad as Knoxville as well! Now I’m old and retired and can tell you that every city in East Tennessee is very proud of the property and OakRidge charges the highest property taxes in the state! Not good because most people really can’t afford them! Most people here don’t work for the plant y12. And have to work two jobs just to make ends meet! Pretty sad!

[@LeonC0704]

what would be a good salary to leave comfortably in Knoxville?

[@jaycombes8582]

$50K I think you could live comfortably.

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

How affordable is housing in this city? I need to buy a house away from Las Vegas

[@avitomczak5718]

Homes are going to range from $150-$250/ square foot depending on what part of town you’re in. There are nice, safe areas on the outskirts of Knoxville that are on the lower side of that range. I find cost of living to be very affordable when compared to the rest of the country.

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

I live in Grand rapids Michigan and I can tell you the winter here is very snowy and cold. I'm planning on moving to the Knoxville area in 7 years when I will have enough money.

[@pjsbusa]

Sweet Tea!!! I lived in the south for 30 plus years and moved to NH for a job, we want to retire in TN. The north doesn’t do anything right, Except sea food 😂😂😂 everything else they backwards.

[@richardl776]

Well done! Sign me up 😄

[@PrimitiveMLG]

I’ll just have a couple guns. Good luck breaking into my spot

[@michelleachacoso4983]

We are traveling to TN this week and wondering if a realtor could show us around 10/22, 10/23, or 20/24. We are considering retiring in the area.

[@savannahfellows2016]

I have 2 family member that live there, and I want to go to the University of Tennessee.

[@owljones3389]

Low property taxes - but my God the sales tax is what - 10%? ? ? ? ? ? That's not exactly a pro.

[@Cokie907]

No income tax ya moron. The state has to make its revenue SOME WAY. At least it doesn't do it by punishing achievement. You DO WORK A JOB don't you? 😂

[@Princeton_James]

Hows the humidity?

[@danielleravitch]

Close to 100% these days but it’s good for the skin 🙂 honestly the people you will meet here far outweigh any con you can muster up

[@Cokie907]

What part of the year?

[@Princeton_James]

@@Cokie907 summer

[@Dane_the_Pain]

the host seems to have lost a fair bit of weight since her last video .. if that was her goal then well done on achieving it - you look great

[@avitomczak5718]

That’s so kind of you to say! I was nursing a little one and wanted to prioritize that over losing weight… but the second he turned one, I worked really hard to shed the baby weight. It feels good!

[@dawson0610]

The cons did it for me. Not willing to pay so much for housing in a high crime low paying area.

[@mercster]

The crime is segregated in "bad parts of town" (mostly East Knoxville)... the average is driven up by isolated areas. Most of it is extremely safe.

[@HiwasseeRiver]

10:40 Excuse me Ma'am it always feels like '98!!!!!!. Sorry I had to say that.

[@endtimesninja1235]

The traffic here isnt bad at all lol

[@hittingnote75]

Safe drivers? Look out for young college students with cell phones.

[@eddiehuff7366]

Moving from a smaller nearby county I can tell you for sure Knox County pays for nothing. You have to pay to get trash picked up, brush picked up, actually anything...appliances etc. Also, no fire protection unless you pay Rural Metro. I guess Sheriff's and roads are it.

[@OurHomeRealEstate]

That’s why taxes are so low. You pay double in city and get all those things.

[@Iwish4zombies]

Good. Don’t need government take take taking for little services.

[@Cokie907]

Yes and my taxes have been $775 a year on a 2000 sq ft home for the past 20 years in Knox County while my friends in Mass. have paid $4,200 a year. 🙄🙄😲

[@Princeton_James]

When people talk about the bugs are they all yr around? Even in the city or just countryside? Do they enter your home? Do you have to get a exterminator a few times out of the yr?

[@chadmcnabb281]

Mainly spring and summer. You leave the door open long enough and they will come in.

[@ganymeade5151]

Most spiders are good. Spiders kill mites, bed bugs, and aphids. Spiders are gardeners and homeowners best friends, therefore. Most spiders do not have harmful venom. Never kill beneficial spiders and other beneficial insects.

[@danielleravitch]

Southern hospitality beats out the low property taxes in my opinion :) also coming from the northeast looking forward to the appreciation of snow days!

[@mattgross542]

There ain’t no southern hospitality rudest southern big city I’ve been too of course there are some nice people the rednecks are so damn rude and angry and horrible drivers

[@arkproject8807]

Hospitality is dwindling as homelessness crowds the streets after 3 years of rent and mortgage skyrocketing. Take advantage of this being open / concealed carry once you are a resident. (TN Residents only). Unless location doesn't determine employment for you, it is becoming more bleak by the day.

[@dlw3m]

wow. you have lost A LOT of weight. Well done. You look great

[@avitomczak5718]

Thank you so much! It was baby weight, and I worked really hard to get it off once I stopped nursing him.

[@brkschmergins2993]

Knoxville has some of the most reckless and inconsiderate drivers I've ever experienced, and I've been to Jersey

[@Cokie907]

YOU ARE RIGHT J DUNN! When I moved here in 1999, this was an enchanting place to drive around in. Today, it's dang NUTZ like the place I fled: BOSTON!!!!! I blame the Knoxville PD and KCSO for not doing enough to hammer the inconsiderate jackasses behind the wheel on roads like "I'll Kill Ya Hwy". The only thing that will calm people down behind the wheel is the threat of an accident OR the threat of a ticket. Police here have a duty to use the latter option which makes us all safer BY AVOIDING THE FORMER!

[@mr.nibblenips4231]

Entitled drivers

[@kimberlymathes]

I’ve lived here my whole life…Our property taxes are low, but the public schools don’t pay their teachers. Since the pandemic, we’ve had explosive growth because of videos like these. Our schools are overcrowded and the money is being used to build new schools. Problem is they can’t staff the schools 😅. So if you have a family, you may want to reconsider. Traffic is also terrible now with a lack of infrastructure to accommodate. Please for the love of God, stop moving here!!!

[@kristiseal4491]

Please don't. We are full and young adults who have lived here their entire lives can't afford this market due to the mass influx.

[@hrdkorebp]

lol I’m sure Amazon will pay really well

[@walleyechannel]

Con: Kidney Stone capital of the US. Pro: lots of small farmers land for sale as Agricultural is on the decline.

[@bertveeningen]

Leave the bugs alone! There will a time that bugs will the pro’s!

[@benbelew563]

Amazon changed there mind about that

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

Yes , They tore down East Towne Mall. Then built the Amazon and from what I can tell never opened it. Must be nice to have money to flush down the toilet like that.

[@Cokie907]

Lot of bullshit in this... Crime? Please. Been here 23 years and I leave my doors unlocked most of the time. People leave their windows down when parked at the UGO on Chapman Highway. Allergies? REAL! But that goes for the entire SE, I've lived in Charleston and Atlanta, just as bad. Buy some Claritin! 😂 Cheap pay? Cheapest cost of living I've ever seen even though the Fed Govt is trying their level best to destroy that. I've NEVER LIVED CHEAPER in my life than I do here in S. Knoxville. My car insurance is only $350 a year versus $1,100 in Massachusetts!!!!!!! 😲😲 There are only 2 negatives to living here and it's THE WEATHER. Number one it rains a lot!! You must have some indoor projects to keep you busy on rainy days. Number two is the humidity. OMG! The humidity is high enough to knock out a mule from June 15th until as late as Oct 12th. It's WICKED! If you love humidity then this is the place for you my friend! I survive by hanging out at a gorgeous TVA lake almost every night or sitting in front of a box fan with AC going. It has been getting easier after 23 years but if you weren't "born into it", these dadgum dew points will drop you on your knees. 🥵

[@kalobrogers235]

best comment so far! :)

[@elizabeththaggard8904]

Which part of Knoxville would you recommend?

[@loumiaowu5305]

Is it not safe to live here ？

[@myd0gr3x]

land is way over priced, it's like Beverly Hills east of the Mississippi...

[@alejoh3179]

Idole

[@kevinsheffield4105]

Highest crime rates??? nsm

[@yabbadabbadoo9299]

Unless Knoxville does something about a certain demographic it will always have ridiculous crime rates. I grew up there and my family left in the mid 90's but I would never in a million years raise my daughter in Knoxville now. I have great memories of the city and the surrounding area but it is entirely consumed at this point by "POC" violence and general delusional negligence about what is happening. Locals may admit to you in private about what is going on but most turn a blind eye to it and have for generations at this point..which includes the local and state govt who have a lot of diversity hires in positions of authority. This means your kids will just victimized and they will say it's a "one time" incident and if you or your loved ones get murdered then they will just throw their hands up and say it's unfortunate and move on. Avoid this place.

[@mercster]

Most of our problems are in certain parts... it's definitely not something spread over the entire city. East and parts of the North can be shady. It's like anywhere else I guess, we have a "bad part of town."

[@jasminep.9860]

You sound terrible. It seems as if you're saying that all non-white people are criminals, and that none have a right to be professionals or be in a position of power like a white person does. Both sides have the right to be in authoritative positions, and both sides of the spectrum have criminals.

[@lamojah4739]

White people have committed tons of crimes in Knoxville too idiot

[@SeanKling]

This lady is extremely beautiful

[@citizenofcorona8783]

I went to Knoxville once and my first impression wasn’t very good. I was expecting a lot more for a supposed major city and downtown turned out to be pretty boring. Also had the misfortune of running into man-hating feminists when I was there.

[@Sonwalkers247]

I went to California once, and my first impression wasn't very good. I was expecting a lot more freedom for a supposed major state, downtown Sacramento and San Francisco turned out to be pretty dangerous and empty. Also had the misfortune of running into many woke man- hating Communist when I was there.

[@dariusx4829]

@@Sonwalkers247 I see what you did there 🤣... Good one!

[@Cokie907]

​@@Sonwalkers247 California is a shithole! They're all fleeing that homeless encampment for Colorado, Texas and of course beautiful TENNESSEE! ❤️ I also like what you did with this thread. You da man! 😂

[@fackeyutub-emael6545]

Any big company moving to a small town is not a good thing. The big company knows that they basically own the small town. How do i know that knoxville is small enough for amazon to be impacted. Because it was mentioned in this video. Knoxville does have very bad air. Right next door there is a huge forest and lots of trees. My advice from a person that has researched the crap out of everything there is to know about moving. Live somewhere that will not cost you a lot. Low property tax. Live somewhere that has a national forest either next to your property or next to your town immediately. Live somewhere that you can live there rest of your life in. For me that means walkable town, animal husbandry, i need my neighbors with chickens, and most of all i need guns, lots of guns. Gun friendly. Live in a place that has either a large lake, river or any waterway that people congregate. This will increase the value of your home, this is great for a water source. Do not live in a city that live off of the night life.

[@andreafelton689]

What is the bad air from? Does the forest compensate for it?

[@avitomczak5718]

This is just my personal opinion based on being a resident for the past 22 years and being a homeowner in several areas in town during that time.

[@fackeyutub-emael6545]

@andreafelton689 the very bad air comes from manufacturing and the fact that east tennessee is made up of valleys and flaplanes and mountains on both sides, this creates pressures and wind formations that allow air to build up and stay there. It is a very interesting phenomenon and it happens rarely around the world. The higher you go the cleaner the air will be on average.

[@fackeyutub-emael6545]

@@avitomczak5718 what exactly is it?

[@jimharley8580]

Just remember these just want to make money!

[@jimharley8580]

And a lot of infrastructure stinks. They’re about 15+ years behind an updating infrastructure.

[@Dreznik88]

I live in Detroit i dont think the crimes as bad as here.....

[@yashuwasaves4851]

Yep and tell them about the gang stalkers here in Knoxville Tennessee thanks to the. City and government

[@aliciaa.8059]

Gang stalkers?

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

The... what now?? 👀

[@docwho1912]

Unfortunate that you do not bother to mention the truly important factors for families with school-aged children and medical/scientific/technical professionals: 1) Secondary schools? Good? Bad? Average? 2) An institution of higher learning? Is there a university? Hello? 3) You mention the dozens of bars and nearly hundred restaurants but neglect to explain why. This is a city in the eastern part of the state, relatively speaking in the middle of nowhere...yet, there is entertainment and food all over downtown? WHY? What's the draw? I guess we'll never know, because you do not explain that in the video. Could it be because of the college students attending the local university? Hm...🤔 4) You go out of your way to talk about the low-paying jobs. You completely ignore the professional community. Are there zero hospitals/clinical or other medical facilities? 5) Speaking of healthcare, does everyone in Knoxville drive to Nashville for healthcare needs because there is no medical community? Or, are the local professionals so awful no one wants to be treated, locally? And, assuming you merely ignore a MAJOR issue for professionals considering a move to Knoxville, are the career roles in Knoxville well-paid compared with other cities? Testing 123? 6) Referring back to #4, are there no career opportunities for scientists, engineers, technologists, et al.? Really? 7) So... lot's of outdoors activities at the lakes and on the river. What? No zoo? No botanical garden? Absolutely ZERO culture? 8) And, whilst we at it...for those of us with families, who want to expose their children to culture... no symphony? No opera? No live theater? No other performing arts? Hm... any museums other than a 'bass fishin' expo?' Art museum? Science center? Nothing??? Really??? We are glad you like to get the "cons" out of the way, first. Hum. You certainly did this much efficiently and impactfully. I was about to turn off the video after your third "con." It was getting so impossibly bad I continued to watch to see just how bad it could get! Honestly, if I were making any life decisions about Knoxville based upon your video, I would NEVER visit there. Your list of "pros" was aimed almost exclusively at tourists. Never mentioning the schools was bad enough. Slighting the most stable populations in America, bar none, "families with school-aged children" was impossibly bad. If anyone paid you to present this video, I recommend they ask for their money back! For the rest of you who are commenting, can ANYONE recommend a video that actually covers the things I've enumerated, above? Please? Any help? We are professionals with school-aged (elementary) children and need some useful guidance. Not how many bars and restaurants there are.

[@avitomczak5718]

Hey there! This video was a simple highlight reel. In the videos where I spotlight specific areas in Knoxville, I discuss schools and the like. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to share your opinions 😁

[@JonasMoses-z4c]

@@avitomczak5718 If this is not anything more than a "come visit" reel and you have produced others that speak to the schools medical center, professional careers, et al., please provide a link to such videos. Thank you.

[@yashuwasaves4851]

China has come here to Tennessee

[@rogernadal3999]

Yes. I see them all at Costgo

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

Screw China.

[@ageresequituresse]

Highest crime rates in America? That's on the black side of town and we don't go there. - A Knoxvillian of 20 years

[@NightFight164]

Damn ur beautiful

[@wahoo89]

Knoxville scenery is beautiful with the Cumberland Plateau / Mountains to the west-northwest and the Smokies to the east how could you not love it. Knoxville is so much better than Nashville.