Located in the rolling foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, East Tennessee offers something for everyone: hundreds of miles of greenway and biking trails; abundant access to lakes, rivers, and streams for fishing, rowing, and boating; quaint and quiet small towns; the state’s flagship university, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; and the City of Knoxville, a vibrant and eclectic mid-sized city with an unparalleled arts and culture scene.