Best College Towns - Knoxville Tennessee Takes Center Stage with Boomsday Festival
America’s most dog friendly city is a favorite with college students and now Baby Boomers too. Maybe it’s because it's one of the Top 25 Best Bang for the Buck Cities per Forbes Magazine. We believe the highway corridors leading in all directions, the Great Smoky Mountains peaking over Knoxville’s shoulders, and three of the best Tennessee lakes are important factors to Boomers searching for Knoxville real estate.
During Labor Day Weekend, more than 400,000 people are expected to attend Boomsday Festival in Knoxville. This three day festival includes shooting off the largest fireworks display in the country. The fireworks display will take place on Sunday evening, September 2, 2012 at 9:30 pm at Volunteer Landing along the waterfront. Knoxville was the site of the 1982 World’s Fair. The 26 story bronze glass Sunsphere still decorates the downtown Knoxville skyline and overlooks Neyland Stadium, the battle ground of the SEC Tennessee Vols college football team. With college football season now in full swing, the University of Tennessee team spirit adds to the excitement of this best college town in Eastern Tennessee by tailgate parties from football fans cheering on their bright orange Vol’s. But attending college at the university is not just kid’s stuff. The University of Tennessee’s Seniors for Creative Learning (SCL) provides classes and social events to mature adults over age 55, courses in wellness, history, the arts and technology.
Knoxville is conveniently in between three of the best Tennessee lakes, Fort Loudoun, Norris Lake and Tellico Lake. Baby Boomer’s searching for where to retire in Tennessee can find a high quality of life in Knoxville and lovely affordable homes. Lifestyles in Eastern Tennessee revolve around boating and hiking the Great Smoky Mountains, yet these great outdoor activities are still in close proximity to excellent medical care, outstanding shopping, and excellent dining choices. These important conveniences are all within a 30 mile radius. Outstanding restaurants such as Ye Olde Steakhouse and Calhoun’s are just two of Knoxvillian’s favorite eateries. Turkey Creek Shopping Center is Tennessee’s famous and best shopping district where you’ll find over 100 brand names stores and restaurants due west of downtown Knoxville. Buyer's searching for Knoxville real estate and lake living will find Norris Lake, Tellico Lake and Fort Loudoun beautiful choices.
Norris Lake is Tennessee’s cleanest lake and is just north of downtown Knoxville east of Interstate 75. 36,000 acre Norris Lake is where you’ll find lakefront homes, luxury ‘lock and leave’ condominiums, and floating boat docks on the emerald green lake surrounded by protected forest. Master planned communities we find of interest on the lake include Waterside at Norris Lake and Sunset Bay.
Tellico Lake is one of the best Tennessee lakes with 373 miles of shoreline. 15,860 acre Tellico Lake was created in 1979 opening up long range views of the Great Smoky Mountains and is part of the Tennessee River, the nation’s fifth-largest river system. Tellico Lake is a lock-free canal with navigational waterways leading from the Little Tennessee River connecting to Fort Loudoun Lake. Fort Loudoun Lake is the last dam on the Tennessee River and is the upper-most stairway of TVA lake lock system. There are a number of outstanding master planned communities to live on Tellico Lake, neighborhoods with stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Communities we find of interest include Tellico Village, Rarity Bay and Foothills Pointe. This week marks Tellico Village's 25th anniversary.
If you miss Knoxville’s Boomsday Festival, mark your calendar for the Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival coming in the spring. This festival is equally impressive. If you're searching for Knoxville real estate in the best college towns, ask us to introduce you to our trusted colleagues who live on Norris Lake and Tellico Lake. We're confident in saying, it is highly unlikely you will find more knowledgeable people in Knoxville who care about your happiness like we do.
Loudon real estate prices are clearly on an uphill climb, so don’t wait too long to purchase your dream home near the Great Smoky Mountains, if you want to save money.
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