This really depends on several factors. How old are you, coming here for school/work, budget, hobbies, commute distance, etc.? Personally, I'm not a fan West Knox and have no desire to live in that area. It's getting better, but it's too generic for me. Chain stores, chain restaurants, strip malls, TRAFFIC, etc. I prefer the downtown/North Knox area. I've been in the downtown area for the past 7 years and have watched it grow immensely. I'm currently trying to buy a house in Old North Knox, primarily to stop throwing away rent money...that and the pricing for downtown is getting a little proud of itself. Otherwise, I'd see no reason to move from my current location. It's filled with much more personality, in my opinion. There's more locally owned bars with live music, more locally owned shops and restaurants with excellent food, older buildings made of brick and hardly any stucco, and a better sense of what I love about Knoxville. Again, this is my opinion, please don't get butt hurt if you live in West Knox and enjoy it. But to me...it's 379too far.