Knox county has a population of more than 432,000 making it the third-most populous county in Tennessee. Its county seat is Knoxville, which is the third-most populous city in Tennessee. The entire Knoxville metropolitan area is home to close to 1 million residents. The communities in the area range from the city living of Knoxville to the small mountain towns and the exciting small cities that draw visitors from all over the world. A high quality of life is the hallmark of living in this part of Eastern Tennessee. With communities offering residents a full suite of public services, high quality educational opportunities for both primary and secondary schools and a host of other options, residents don’t have to leave the region to find anything they need. Housing choices in the area range from quaint mountain cottages to in town living to luxury homes in new subdivisions to historic homesteads on large acreage. Residents have a lifetime of recreational opportunities, cultural attractions, art, music, festivals, restaurants, shopping and more right at their doorstep. Of course the feeling of community and civic pride go a long way in making this the right place to call home.