The third largest city in Tennessee state, Knoxville has been in existence since 1786. This charming city is located just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is accessible from an international waterway. Downtown Knoxville is the business district with many offices as well as commercial organizations located here. The city also has excellent medical centers. Various festivals celebrated here provide the residents with lots of options for entertainment, and the city's heritage and tradition are reflected in its arsenal of cultural and historical sites.