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Knoxville Ranked #5 in Best Value Cities 2011


Downtown KnoxvilleKnoxville was ranked #5 on Kiplinger’s Best Value Cities List 2011.

Kiplinger is a Washington, D.C. based publisher specializing in business forecasts and personal finance.  The rankings for Kiplinger’s Best Value Cities 2011 was based on cost of living, the vibrance of the economy, and amenities that are available to residents.

One aspect that contributed to making Knoxville one of the Best Value Cities is Knoxville’s economy. With an unemployment rate of 7.7%, the Knoxville economy has shown vibrancy even during these difficult times. With many corporate headquarters based in Knoxville including:  Bush’s Baked Beans, Jewelry TV, and Pilot, there are many employment opportunities available to residents.  TVA, which is the largest utility provider in the United States, is also based here along with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which both employ many residents.

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25 Cities In Which To Get A Bang For Your Homebuying Buck


Affordable cities for homebuyersHome affordability is at an all-time high. Home values are still in recovery while mortgage rates continue to make new lows. But where are homes the most affordable?

CNNMoney.com recently ran a piece titled “Where Homes Are Affordable“, listing 25 communities around the U.S. in which median incomes are relatively high and median homes are relatively low.  It’s a housing market “bank for your buck” list.

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Relocate America’s Top 100 Places To Live..Knoxville TN Does It Again!! (2010 Edition)


Relocate America Top 100 Places To Live

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Once again just like we did in 2009 Knoxville TN was picked by Relocate America as one of the BEST Places to Live

Relocate America recently released its 2010 list of Top 100 Places To Live In America. The rankings are topped by some cities you may expect, and some you may not.

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