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Can you live in Knoxville Tennessee without a car?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:28 pm
I really don’t want to haul my car from Boston to Tennessee next year. I’m in the process of getting a PhD in communications and was wondering if it were doable to use public transportation? Would it be more wise to rent a car instead?
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:29 pm to zoozoo100
Not comfortably. But people live without a vehicle and make it work.
Also, you had a car in Boston but now don't want a car in Knoxville? You're doing it backwards.
Also, you had a car in Boston but now don't want a car in Knoxville? You're doing it backwards.
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:30 pm to zoozoo100
Is it really that hard to drive from Boston to TN? Really?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:32 pm to zoozoo100
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Would it be more wise to rent a car instead?
Probably not. If you're going to rent a car, why wouldn't you just bring your car you already own?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:33 pm to zoozoo100
What adult doesn't need a vehicle.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:33 pm to zoozoo100
The only places I would live without a car are NYC, DC and maybe a few other major inner cities.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:34 pm to AUFANATL
there's book smart
there's street smart
then there's op.
there's street smart
then there's op.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:36 pm to zoozoo100
Is your car a POS or what?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:37 pm to zoozoo100
Some people live in their cars there.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:37 pm to zoozoo100
You are gonna want a car to get over to Pigeon Forge every weekend.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:39 pm to zoozoo100
UBER, I know a few people that do it, when you take out maint, gas insurance it might actually be cheaper than owning.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:40 pm to auggie
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Is your car a POS or what?
Nah bro… I actually got a good car… Hot Wheels…
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:40 pm to zoozoo100
I'll go up to Boston and get your car for you for a few dollars if you don't feel like driving
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:40 pm to zoozoo100
If anyone ever wondered why this generation can't pay back their student loans, here's your sign.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:43 pm to zoozoo100
It's possible, yes, depending on where you live, but you'd miss out on a lot of what this area has to offer.
Dude, just drive down. You can do that in a long day of driving or stop one night.
The frick?
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I really don’t want to haul my car from Boston to Tennessee next year.
Dude, just drive down. You can do that in a long day of driving or stop one night.
quote:
Would it be more wise to rent a car instead?
The frick?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:48 pm to BugaNation86
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What adult doesn't need a vehicle
Adults that decide to live anywhere besides shithole Louisiana
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:49 pm to zoozoo100
Knoxville is too wide spread for you not to have your own transportation.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:50 pm to zoozoo100
I wouldn't recommend it. If you're living downtown or on campus it's certainly more doable, but you'll be isolated to those areas of the city short of constantly catching an uber. Public transportation isn't great, but it is available. Locals (atleast within my circle) do not use it for everyday life. Most, not all, of your passengers are going to be people who can't afford a vehicle. Take that as you will. Keep in mind the city is in the foothills of the mountains so walking up and down the hills, especially around campus, isn't for the faint of heart.
Also, West Knoxville, which is a decent distance from downtown, is the most populated area of the city with a significant amount of the shopping, restaurants, bars, activities, etc located in it. There's just as much if not more to do spread out through West Knoxville as there is downtown short of bar hopping. IMO, not having a vehicle will significantly prevent you from being able to experience everything Knoxville & the surrounding area has to offer.
Also, West Knoxville, which is a decent distance from downtown, is the most populated area of the city with a significant amount of the shopping, restaurants, bars, activities, etc located in it. There's just as much if not more to do spread out through West Knoxville as there is downtown short of bar hopping. IMO, not having a vehicle will significantly prevent you from being able to experience everything Knoxville & the surrounding area has to offer.
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 8/12/25 at 2:52 pm to BabyTac
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Adults that decide to live anywhere besides shithole Louisiana
Yes, everywhere outside of Louisiana doesn't require a vehicle
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