Why go
- City in Tennessee, United States.
- Served by McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
History
Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Located on the Tennessee River within the Appalachian Mountains, it is the largest city in the Grand Division of East Tennessee. Knoxville had a population of 190,740 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most-populous city in Tennessee. The Knoxville metropolitan area has an estimated 958,000 residents.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145, CRJ-700) · 6 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145, CRJ-700) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, 717, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York*
- Air France AF (717, CRJ, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (717, CRJ, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ-700, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TYS has direct flights to 17 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Knoxville, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.