Knoxville and the surrounding area of East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains is God's Country, although I would think Montana is as well. THe idiot from Western KY that posted Knoxville is an "ugly" town obviously has not ventured outside of Magnolia Ave. I would recommend spending time downtown around Market Square Mall as well as some of the fine establishments along Gay St. (Downtown Brewery, Sapphire). In addition, eat at Calhoun's on the River and get the BBQ ribs. Take a 45 minute ride to the Smoky Mountains and visit Cades Cove. Drive from Cades COve over to Cherokee ,NC (about 1 hr. 45 minutes) on a clear day and see some of the best views the South has to offer.