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Knoxville is both the oldest and the third-largest city in the state of Tennessee (only Memphis and Nashville are larger). Nestled at the foot of the Appalachian mountains along the Tennessee River, it is within a day's drive of many major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta and Chicago. Knoxville boasts a vibrant history that has been captured in the works of nationally renowned poets, writers, and artists, including James Agee, Cormac McCarthy, and Nikki Giovanni.
