Knoxville Trivia Question and Answers
1.
In which year was the University of Tennessee founded?
Answer:
1794
2.
What major event did Knoxville host in 1982?
Answer:
World's Fair
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?
Answer:
Gay Street
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?
Answer:
1928
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"?
Answer:
Dolly Parton
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?
Answer:
The Hill
15.
What historic house museum is located in Knoxville?
Answer:
Blount Mansion
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?
Answer:
Old City
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?
Answer:
Bushnell
21.
Which riverfront park in Knoxville offers scenic views and outdoor activities?
Answer:
Knoxville Urban Wilderness
22.
Which amusement park is near Knoxville?
Answer:
Dollywood
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?
Answer:
The Daily Beacon
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?
Answer:
Sunsphere
29.
Which local sport is popular in Knoxville, especially among youth?
Answer:
Football
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
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