Knoxville, Tenn.: Tired of waiting around in the bleak bus station I found it was a short walk to downtown. Old brick buildings line the streets. There seem to be a good amount of nice looking bars that play music. Also lots of creative design firms. The local transportation appears to be wheeled trolleys. The city is pretty flat, theres a lot of bikes (and bike racks). Low mid-day traffic and more suits walking around then Asheville . Apperently this is an energy company hub and there is VW plant. Lots of restrauraunts, some classier, and vegetarian options. Train tracks border the town. No hostel here; and ive got some funny looks wearing my backpack. Lots of country music history here. Well planned city on a river.