The good life stems from the abundant recreational and leisure opportunities afforded by the geographic setting. We are in the midst of one of the most scenic areas of the Eastern United States. With the seven TVA lakes plus the Great Smoky Mountains surrounding Knoxville and nearby communities, one can easily spend a day on the lake, or in the mountains, and be home relaxing in the evening.
The University of Tennessee main campus and Medical Center are benefits to all families in the area. East Tennessee enjoys four distinct seasons - bright colorful spring with the bird chirping, bright relaxing summer of outdoor adventures, the colors of fall in the mountains, and the mainly mild winter season closing out the year. Always change in the air for the family and friends.
We hope you will visit then undoubtedly will want to stay. Knoxville has always been an outdoor wonderland with the lakes of the Tennessee Valley and numerous state forests, parks, wildlife management areas and of course, the #1 visited National Park - the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The University of Tennessee main campus and Medical Center are benefits to all families in the area. East Tennessee enjoys four distinct seasons - bright colorful spring with the bird chirping, bright relaxing summer of outdoor adventures, the colors of fall in the mountains, and the mainly mild winter season closing out the year. Always change in the air for the family and friends.
We hope you will visit then undoubtedly will want to stay. Knoxville has always been an outdoor wonderland with the lakes of the Tennessee Valley and numerous state forests, parks, wildlife management areas and of course, the #1 visited National Park - the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Knoxville is the most centrally located city in the eastern United States with Interstates 40, 75 and 81 converging from the North, South, East and West.
Fifty percent of the nation's population lives within a day's drive from Knoxville.
East Tennessee offers four distinct seasons - dogwoods in the spring, green and gentle summers, magnificent fall colors and normally, a mild winter.
Knoxville is home for the University of Tennessee, Sea Ray Boats, Tennessee Valley Authority, Regal Cinema, Oak Ridge National Labs, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and other regional and national businesses and corporations.
Fifty percent of the nation's population lives within a day's drive from Knoxville.
East Tennessee offers four distinct seasons - dogwoods in the spring, green and gentle summers, magnificent fall colors and normally, a mild winter.
Knoxville is home for the University of Tennessee, Sea Ray Boats, Tennessee Valley Authority, Regal Cinema, Oak Ridge National Labs, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and other regional and national businesses and corporations.
Whether you're thinking of moving to Tennessee, or are planning to move to another destination, across the country.
The Ferguson Company Relocation Services can assist you every step of the way.
Whether you're a corporate executive coordinating a company move or an individual thinking of moving your family, learning to call a new city "home" can be complicated.
Relocation Services at The Ferguson Company have been a priority for more than 46 years.
We've helped thousands of people make a smooth transition to the East Tennessee community and represented hundreds of companies.
The Ferguson Company Relocation Services can assist you every step of the way.
Whether you're a corporate executive coordinating a company move or an individual thinking of moving your family, learning to call a new city "home" can be complicated.
Relocation Services at The Ferguson Company have been a priority for more than 46 years.
We've helped thousands of people make a smooth transition to the East Tennessee community and represented hundreds of companies.
Late in the 18th Century, hardy frontiersmen crossed the Appalachians into the valley of "The Tennessee."
At the junction of the Holston and French Broad rivers, General James White established James White's Fort; later renamed for George Washington's Secretary of War, Henry Knox.
In 1792, the first frame house west of the Appalachians, Blount Mansion, was built to accommodate the governor of the vast territory south of the river Ohio.
Both White's Fort and Blount Mansion remain amid the central business district allowing us to share a bit of the past.
At the junction of the Holston and French Broad rivers, General James White established James White's Fort; later renamed for George Washington's Secretary of War, Henry Knox.
In 1792, the first frame house west of the Appalachians, Blount Mansion, was built to accommodate the governor of the vast territory south of the river Ohio.
Both White's Fort and Blount Mansion remain amid the central business district allowing us to share a bit of the past.
Monroe County was once called the "Cherokee Indian Territory", where the National Capital of the Indian Nation was located.
This special place "Chota" was located near the mouth of the Tellico River on the Little Tennessee River near historic Fort Loudon.
The Indian nation covered 40,000 square miles and had a population of 25,000.
According to Cherokee law, Chota was also known as a Peace Village meaning that no blood was shed within its borders.
In 1800 there were many whites of both sexes to marry Indians thereby obtaining land in what was then called the Interior.
This special place "Chota" was located near the mouth of the Tellico River on the Little Tennessee River near historic Fort Loudon.
The Indian nation covered 40,000 square miles and had a population of 25,000.
According to Cherokee law, Chota was also known as a Peace Village meaning that no blood was shed within its borders.
In 1800 there were many whites of both sexes to marry Indians thereby obtaining land in what was then called the Interior.
In the late 1700's, the settlers chose Roane County for its prime location.
The settlers established and constructed Fort Southwest Point on a high bluff overlooking the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers.
The fort served as a stopping point on the Avery Trace, connecting the cities of Knoxville and Nashville.
The city of Kingston was established in 1799 as a result of the growing population around Fort Southwest Point.
An Army garrison between 1792 and 1807, the fort was surrounded by several trading posts, and provided a protected environment for the convergence of southeastern trade routes at the mouth of the Clinch River.
The settlers established and constructed Fort Southwest Point on a high bluff overlooking the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers.
The fort served as a stopping point on the Avery Trace, connecting the cities of Knoxville and Nashville.
The city of Kingston was established in 1799 as a result of the growing population around Fort Southwest Point.
An Army garrison between 1792 and 1807, the fort was surrounded by several trading posts, and provided a protected environment for the convergence of southeastern trade routes at the mouth of the Clinch River.
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