More positive news for our great city. Knoxville made the CNNMoney Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities list.
The article showed that Knoxville has grown 33.1% in the timeframe between 2000-2010. The biggest factor of it’s growth, as mentioned in the CNN article is that Knoxville currently has the best employment outlook in the nation. Staffing firm ManpowerGroup stated that 25% of the Knoxville area employers said they expect to add jobs this spring.
The second big factor leading to the areas growth is the fact that Knoxville has excellent transportation options for large businesses. The article cited the areas rail system, interstate roads, and the ability for barge traffic on the area waterways.
Other factors stated, that not only make Knoxville grow, but also a great place to live are:
- Low cost of living
- Low crime
- Good public schools
- Abundance of outdoor activities (mountains, lakes, streams, etc)
CLICK HERE to read the complete CNNMoney article.
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