1.
In which year was the University of Tennessee founded?
2.
What major event did Knoxville host in 1982?
3.
What is the name of Knoxville's tallest building?
Answer:
Bank of America Center
4.
Which popular street in Knoxville is known for its vibrant nightlife and dining options?
5.
What national park is located just south of Knoxville?
Answer:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
6.
What is the name of the famous outdoor amphitheater located in Knoxville?
Answer:
Tennessee Theatre
7.
What mountain range can be seen from Knoxville?
Answer:
Appalachian Mountains
8.
In what year did Knoxville become the first city in the U.S. to install a traffic light?
9.
Which major annual festival celebrates the arts in Knoxville?
Answer:
Knoxville's Dogwood Festival
10.
What local sport team is known as the "Ice Bears"?
Answer:
Knoxville Ice Bears (hockey team)
11.
Who is the famous musician born in Knoxville known for hits like "Jolene"?
12.
What is the name of the iconic bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville?
Answer:
Tennessee River Bridge (also known as the Henley Street Bridge)
13.
Which university’s sports teams are known as the Volunteers?
Answer:
University of Tennessee
14.
What is Knoxville's nickname?
15.
What historic house museum is located in Knoxville?
16.
What famous barbecue event takes place annually in Knoxville?
Answer:
Knoxville's BBQ Festival
17.
What is the name of the science museum located in Knoxville?
Answer:
Imagination Station
18.
What historic district in Knoxville is known for its Victorian architecture?
19.
Who was Knoxville’s first mayor?
Answer:
William G. "Bill" Little
20.
What Knoxville-based company is known for its line of camping and outdoor gear?
21.
Which riverfront park in Knoxville offers scenic views and outdoor activities?
Answer:
Knoxville Urban Wilderness
22.
Which amusement park is near Knoxville?
23.
What is the historical significance of the University of Tennessee's campus?
Answer:
It was originally established as a landgrant university.
24.
Which Knoxville park is known for its botanical gardens?
Answer:
Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
25.
What is Knoxville's primary mode of public transportation?
Answer:
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
26.
What local Knoxville publication focuses on arts and culture?
27.
Which Knoxville event showcases local artisans?
Answer:
Dogwood Arts Festival
28.
What significant structure was built as part of the 1982 World’s Fair?
29.
Which local sport is popular in Knoxville, especially among youth?
30.
What was the original use of the Knoxville Convention Center?
Answer:
It served as the federal courthouse.
31.
Which popular hiking trail starts near Knoxville?
Answer:
Appalachian Trail
32.
What annual tradition involves the lighting of a giant Christmas tree in Knoxville?
Answer:
Knoxville Christmas in the City
33.
What is the name of Knoxville's historic train station?
Answer:
Southern Railway Depot