Knoxville blends an affordable, walkable college-city vibe and a robust healthcare market (University of Tennessee Medical Center) with a lively downtown of restaurants, craft breweries, live music and easy access to lakes, river trails and Smoky Mountain hikes—perfect for a travel therapist who wants weeks that feel like living, not just passing through.
Within about 40 miles are the tourist hubs of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and the community of Oak Ridge, so weekend hiking, whitewater, scenic drives, outlet shopping and steady entertainment are never far away.