Knoxville, Tennessee

We’re #1 in national parks with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national

park in America.

We’re #1 in homebuilding with Clayton Homes.

We’re #1 in movie theatres with Regal Entertainment Group.

We’re #1 in travel centers with Pilot Flying J.

We’re #1 in lifestyle media with Scripps Networks Interactive, RIVR Media, Jupiter Entertainment, NorthSouth Productions

and more.

We’re #1 in the #1 state for growth and innovation in education with programs like Tennessee Promise.

We’re #1 in recreational boatingwith over 20 manufacturers

including Brunswick, Malibu, and Mastercraft.

We’re #1 in church management software and online giving with Ministry Brands.

We’re #1 in pursuing novel detection and treatment for cancer with companies including ProNova and

Provectus and EDP Biotech.

We’re #1 in 3D printing with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Local Motors, and more.

We’re #1 in outdoor recreation with the Urban Wilderness, Ijams, and hundreds of lakes, rivers, and

parks.

We’re #1 in nuclear safety and security with Y-12, Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation,

and more.

We’re #1 in jewelry e-commerce with Jewelry Television.

We’re #1 in pet products with Radio Systems Corp.

We’re #1 in public power with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

We’re #1 in important things that start with the letter B: beans (Bush Brothers), bacon (Benton’s), breweries (dozens), and

barbecue (too many great places to list).

According to Forbes, we’re the #2 happiest city to work, but based on all of the above,

we can make a strong claim to #1.

As we celebrate springtime in Knoxville with The Big Ears Festival,

The Dogwood Arts Festival,

The International Biscuit Festival,

Earthfest,

Outdoor KnoxFest,

and The Rossini Festival,

you can be sure that Knoxville is a great place to live and call home.

In fact, we’re #1.

Read more at Brandon Bruce for Knoxville City Council www.brandonbruce.com