Knoxville Relocation Guide

If you’re buying a home for sale in Knoxville, it pays to know a bit about the area – and this Knoxville Relocation Guide will get you started.

Knoxville Relocation Guide

Some of the most important things for new residents to know include:

• Auto tags
• City government
• County government
• Day care
• Driver’s licenses
• Federal representatives
• Libraries
• Parks and outdoor recreation
• Pet information
• Schools
• Trash pick-up
• USPS locations
• Voter registration

Here’s what you need to know about each.

Auto Tags

If you’re new to the state of Tennessee, you’ll need license plates for your vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency. You need a Tennessee title to get a license plate – both of which you can get at the County Clerk’s Office.

City Government

Mayor Indya Kincannon and a nine-member council run the city of Knoxville. The city council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

County Government

The mayor of Knox County is Glenn Jacobs, who manages the area with an 11-member county commission and three directors. The commission meets on the third Monday of each month. The county government directory is located here.

Daycare

There are several daycare centers in Knoxville, including:

• Bluegrass KinderCare
• Cedar Bluff KinderCare
• Children’s Center of Knoxville
• First Step II
• Kiddie Kottage Learning Center
• La Petite Academy of Knoxville

Driver’s Licenses

You have 30 days after you establish permanent residence in Knoxville to change your out-of-state driver’s license to a Tennessee license. You must have two forms of proof of Tennessee residence, proof of citizenship or legal presence and a Social Security Number. If you have a valid driver’s license from another state, you only need a vision test. Get more information here.

Federal Representatives

The two senators serving Tennessee are Lamar Alexander (R) and Marsha Blackburn (R). Our representative for the 2nd Congressional District is currently Tim Burchett (R).

Libraries

There are 19 locations of the Knox County Public Library located all over Knoxville. You can get specific information on locations near your new home here.

Museums, Parks and Outdoor Recreation

There are several museums, parks and outdoor recreational opportunities in and around Knoxville. Some of the most notable include:

• Armstrong Lockett House
• Frank H. McClung Museum
• James White Fort
• Knoxville Museum of Art in the World’s Fair Park
• Museum of Art Science
• Speedwell Manor
• Students’ Museum

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is just a short drive away, and the Knoxville Zoological Park is located off Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville (and they have more than 1,200 animals).

Pet Information

There’s a leash law in the city of Knoxville, and any animal not on his or her property can be picked up by Animal Control. There are a handful of important numbers to remember if you have pets and you’re moving to Knoxville:

• UT Veterinary Hospital and Pet Emergency Center: 865-974-8387
• Humane Society Animal Shelter: 865-573-9675
• Knoxville Animal Control: 965-215-7457

Schools

The public schools in Knoxville fall under Knox County Schools. More than 60,000 students and 7,900 staff members are part of the district, which runs a total of 88 school facilities. You can get more information here.

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Trash Pick-Up

The city handles residential garbage collection inside city limits. There are five large refuse collection points throughout the county.

USPS Locations

There are several U.S. Post Offices in Knoxville, including:

• West Knoxville at 4434 Sutherland Avenue
• South Knoxville at 137 East Young High Pike
• Main Post Office at 1237 East Weisgarber Road
• Northwest Annex at 4334 Middlebrook Pike
• Cedar Bluff at 9039 Cross Park Drive
• Downtown at 501 West Main Street
• Concord at 124 Huxley Road

Voter Registration

You can register to vote with the Knox County Election Commission. You must have been a resident of Tennessee for at least 20 days before you can register. You can get more information here.