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Dating in Knoxville, Tennessee

Members from Knoxville and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Knoxville

  • Knoxville has a population of about 190,000.
  • It lies in Tennessee.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 629 miles away.
  • Close by: Seymour (12 miles), Alcoa (12 miles) and Farragut (14 miles).

First-date ideas for Knoxville

For a first meeting in Knoxville, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Knoxville

Who can I meet near Knoxville?

Within 30 miles of Knoxville there are 14 towns and cities — Oak Ridge, Maryville and Farragut among them — with more than 350,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Knoxville?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Knoxville and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Knoxville real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Knoxville?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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