A slide deck featuring a couple dozen reasons Knoxville has a claim to being the #1 city to live, work, and play.

1. Knoxville, Tennessee

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

3. We’re #1 in homebuilding with Clayton Homes.

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

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

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

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

8. We’re #1 in recreational boating
with over 20 manufacturers
including Brunswick, Malibu, and Mastercraft.

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

10. We’re #1 in pursuing novel detection and treatment
for cancer with companies including ProNova and
Provectus and EDP Biotech.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. 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).

18. 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.

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

20. The Dogwood Arts Festival,

21. The International Biscuit Festival,

22. Earthfest,

23. Outdoor KnoxFest,

24. and The Rossini Festival,

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

26. In fact, we’re #1.
Read more at Brandon Bruce for Knoxville City Council www.brandonbruce.com