Knoxville makes RelocateAmerica's Top 100 list

6/16/2011

RelocateAmerica, a research directory of community profiles that issues an annual list of the top U.S. communities to relocate, has named Knoxville in its Top 100.

RelocateAmerica says its 14th annual ranking makes Knoxville eligible to be in its overall Top 10, which is determined through a nominating process where the public can vote for favorite destinations on RelocateAmerica’s website continuing through July 31. The list will be released Aug. 2.

“We are looking for a strong show of support among local residents, community and business leaders as the Top 10 breakout category winners are now determined through a special nomination process,” said Steve Nickerson, president of RelocateAmerica. “Community pride is a good indicator of great leadership and a mark of a great place to live, work and play.”

Criteria for the list includes data on economies, employment, housing, education, industry, opportunity, environment and recreation as well as feedback from area leaders and residents.

Public voting for the Top 10 relocation destinations is new this year. This year, RelocateAmerica also plans to release lists from six other categories.

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel