I am proud to be from Knoxville; we have a lot of good resturants, loving people and well, the Vols. There are a few key things that Knoxville has embedded in us all.
1. If you call Knoxville "Knox Vegas".
Urban Dictionary defines "Knox Vegas" as, "known as Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox Vegas is the title given to this city in eastern Tennessee by its young adult population, mostly consisting of college students at the University of Tennessee. This is both a play on words with the similarities of 'vegas' and 'vile', and it adds to a notion of fun times to be had by its inhabitants. The sporting events, arts/music scene, and bar life make this medium-sized city seem to be more Vegas-like in its appeal."
I call it Knox Vegas from time to time, and I'm not even a bit ashamed.
2. You have a "tri-star" sticker on your car.
This one might be farfetched but, as a fan of Tennessee all together we have to support the tri-star. It supports Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville, since they're the three biggest cities in the state. It's kind of the Tennessee flag as well!
3. You love Peyton Manning at all costs.
You loved Peyton during his UT days, Colts days, even Broncos days. All of Peyton's days we loved and supported him. He continues to "give Tennessee his all."
4. You were saddened when Boomsday was canceled.
It was the one day of the year where you could watch fireworks off the gorgeous water. The night was full of funnel cakes and good friends. It was a sad Labor Day weekend whenever it was canceled.
5. You spend way too much time in Turkey Creek.
What is there not to love about Turkey Creek? There's a Chick-fil-A, Altar'd State, Pinnacle, Target, and Kinnucan's all in one area? Why would I ever need to go or spend my money anywhere else?!
6. Tailgating is a family event.
Set up the tent and portable grill, it's football time in Tennessee! You spend the whole day surrounded by good food, cornhole, family, and fellow Volunteer fans! Saturday on Rocky Top is literally Heaven on Earth!
7. You say "Go Vols" instead of "Goodbye".
Any time of the year, it is appropriate to say "Go Vols" as a salutation. And usually, the other person says it back. It's a mutual and happy goodbye.
8. You wear short sleeves and snow boots in the same week.
What more can I say? Knoxville weather is nuts. One day it's 65 degrees and the next there's an inch of snow on the ground. We've all accepted it, but seriously you have to be a Knoxvillian to know how crazy our weather really us.
9. Tomato Head.
Well, it's a Knoxville owned restaurant that is seriously so good I wake up in the middle of the night and crave it. Their pizza is to die for and they are also vegetarian-friendly! I couldn't live anywhere else just because they don't have Tomato Head.
10. Volunteer Spirit
When the Smoky Mountains wildfires happened it was the Volunteer Spirit that helped and donated time, necessities, and prayers to all the people affected by it. Volunteer Spirit is something everyone from Knoxville has.
These are just 10 few things that make up a Knoxvillian! I am proud of my city. Keep Knoxville scruffy! Go Vols!
