Knoxville
Primary City: Knoxville
Primary State/Province: Tennessee
Primary Language: English
Population: 1.2M
GDP: $72B • GDP per capita: $58,716
Knoxville metro area
35.97, -83.95Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues1 venue
American Football
Neyland Stadium
Knoxville
Other Teams
College Football (FBS)1 team
Football/Soccer Teams1 team
Football/Soccer • United States
One Knoxville SC
Knoxville • Level: 3
College/University Teams3 teams
Baseball • Other Sports👑
Tennessee
Knoxville
Basketball • NCAA👑
Tennessee
Knoxville
W Basketball • NCAA W
Tennessee (W)
Knoxville
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Knoxville Smokies
Kodak (TN)
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot Flying J | $89B | Private |
| 2 | HT Hackney | $12B | Private |
Total Market Cap: $101B across 2 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Great Smoky Mountains NP
Gatlinburg • Park/Garden
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge • Theme Park
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, United States
Top Research Institutions1 entry
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge • National Laboratory
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
McGhee Tyson Airport
Knoxville • 4 - Regional