Knox County, Tennessee, became vital to the state's marble industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has massive quarries that produce some of the finest marbles in the United States. Knox County, home to over 486,677 residents in its 2021 census, remains a progressive region in Tennessee.

Knoxville is a historic city serving as the seat of Knox County in eastern Tennessee. It traces its origin to the settlements in the 1790s and was incorporated as a city in 1815. The city got its name from Henry Knox, who served as war secretary during Washington’s presidency.