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1.

In which year was the University of Tennessee founded?

Answer: 1794
2.

What major event did Knoxville host in 1982?

Answer: World's Fair
3.

What is the name of Knoxville's tallest building?

Answer: Bank of America Center
4.

Which popular street in Knoxville is known for its vibrant nightlife and dining options?

Answer: Gay Street
5.

What national park is located just south of Knoxville?

Answer: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
6.

What is the name of the famous outdoor amphitheater located in Knoxville?

Answer: Tennessee Theatre
7.

What mountain range can be seen from Knoxville?

Answer: Appalachian Mountains
8.

In what year did Knoxville become the first city in the U.S. to install a traffic light?

Answer: 1928
9.

Which major annual festival celebrates the arts in Knoxville?

Answer: Knoxville's Dogwood Festival
10.

What local sport team is known as the "Ice Bears"?

Answer: Knoxville Ice Bears (hockey team)
11.

Who is the famous musician born in Knoxville known for hits like "Jolene"?

Answer: Dolly Parton
12.

What is the name of the iconic bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville?

Answer: Tennessee River Bridge (also known as the Henley Street Bridge)
13.

Which university’s sports teams are known as the Volunteers?

Answer: University of Tennessee
14.

What is Knoxville's nickname?

Answer: The Hill
15.

What historic house museum is located in Knoxville?

Answer: Blount Mansion
16.

What famous barbecue event takes place annually in Knoxville?

Answer: Knoxville's BBQ Festival
17.

What is the name of the science museum located in Knoxville?

Answer: Imagination Station
18.

What historic district in Knoxville is known for its Victorian architecture?

Answer: Old City
19.

Who was Knoxville’s first mayor?

Answer: William G. "Bill" Little
20.

What Knoxville-based company is known for its line of camping and outdoor gear?

Answer: Bushnell
21.

Which riverfront park in Knoxville offers scenic views and outdoor activities?

Answer: Knoxville Urban Wilderness
22.

Which amusement park is near Knoxville?

Answer: Dollywood
23.

What is the historical significance of the University of Tennessee's campus?

Answer: It was originally established as a landgrant university.
24.

Which Knoxville park is known for its botanical gardens?

Answer: Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
25.

What is Knoxville's primary mode of public transportation?

Answer: Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
26.

What local Knoxville publication focuses on arts and culture?

Answer: The Daily Beacon
27.

Which Knoxville event showcases local artisans?

Answer: Dogwood Arts Festival
28.

What significant structure was built as part of the 1982 World’s Fair?

Answer: Sunsphere
29.

Which local sport is popular in Knoxville, especially among youth?

Answer: Football
30.

What was the original use of the Knoxville Convention Center?

Answer: It served as the federal courthouse.
31.

Which popular hiking trail starts near Knoxville?

Answer: Appalachian Trail
32.

What annual tradition involves the lighting of a giant Christmas tree in Knoxville?

Answer: Knoxville Christmas in the City
33.

What is the name of Knoxville's historic train station?

Answer: Southern Railway Depot

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