How Does Knoxville, TN Spend Tax Money?
Knoxville, TN spends $17,926 per resident, with total expenditures of $3.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,708/person), Fire Protection ($258/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (51/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $3.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $17,926 |
| Total Revenue | $9.3B |
| Total Debt | $350.2M |
| Population | 191,857 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 51/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,708/person
Fire Protection$258/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.