Why is Scripps Networks located in Knoxville, Tennessee?
HGTV founder Ken Lowe identified Knoxville as the perfect location to plant and grow the emerging network in 1994. He chose the location because of an existing production facility and a strong pool of television production talent on which to draw. He also saw Knoxville as a welcoming and affordable community that would enable the network’s employees to live the lifestyle they were representing on the air. The centralized location and temperate climate are also advantages for doing field production out of Knoxville. Over time, HGTV was joined by Food Network, DIY Network, FLN and Great American Country (GAC), and most recently, Travel Channel, to comprise the Scripps Networks, headquartered in Knoxville with offices around the country.
