What are the 5 largest and most important cities in Tennessee?

I'm going to narrow my answer down to the 4 largest and most important cities, because there is a huge drop off in size after number four. (1) Nashville — This largely affluent city is basically tied with Memphis as the state's largest. read more

(3) Knoxville— Tennessee’s third largest city, Knoxville is home to the beautiful main campus of the University of Tennessee. Oak Ridge, a town that is part of the Knoxville metropolitan area, is home to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which does nuclear and other important scientific research. read more

This is a list of the 32 largest incorporated cities and towns in the U.S. State of Tennessee ranked by population, based on the reported results of the United States Census 2016 estimates. Note: These are the actual incorporated areas of the listed cities and towns, as opposed to metropolitan areas, urban areas, or counties, and will therefore differ from other available population listings. read more

The Volunteer State, founded in 1796, has long been renowned for its natural beauty, so it's no surprise that the biggest cities in Tennessee can be found dotted from the Great Smokey Mountains in the East, the highlands in the central region, and along the lowlands near the Mississippi River. read more