HEAD TO HEAD
Knoxville vs Nashville
Knoxville leads Nashville on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Knoxville, TN
wins 3 of 5 factors
Nashville, TN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Knoxville | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 83 ◆ | 77 |
| Affordable to rent | 67 ◆ | 66 |
| Climate comfort | 74 | 76 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 52 ◆ | 49 |
| Big-city amenities | 84 | 91 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Knoxville | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $367K | $456K |
| Typical rent | $1,762/mo | $1,798/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.4°C | 14.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.31 kWh/m²/day | 4.23 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #65 | #37 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.