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Sound like a Knoxville native with these key terms and pronunciations

By Karin Beuerlein, FrontDoor.com | Published: 9/26/2008

Locals dispute the pronunciation of Neyland Stadium, one of the largest football stadiums in the country. Julian Wood, Tennessee Journalist

Locals dispute the pronunciation of Neyland Stadium, one of the largest football stadiums in the country. Julian Wood, Tennessee Journalist

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Don't believe your eyes -- some Knoxville names don't sound like they look.

Krutch Park: (KROOTCH, not "crutch")
This downtown green spot is named for a local photographer of German heritage who willed his considerable money to the city.

Ijams Nature Center: (EYE-ums)
Named for the family who created the wildlife sanctuary that eventually became Ijams Nature Center, the name is easier than it looks.

Bearden: (BEER-duhn)
West Knoxville neighborhood that you might think sounds like "bear den," but doesn't.

Neyland Stadium: (KNEE-luhnd, not NEIGH-luhnd)
Even locals can't seem to agree on this, but those close to the Neyland family swear it sounds like the joint in your leg, not what a horse says.

Maryville: (MURR-vuhl)
Bedroom community whose local pronunciation is a litmus test. If you say "Merry-ville," you ain't from here.

Blount: (BLUNT)
"Blunt" County is where "Murrvuhl" is.

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