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Here on #trending, we’re all about the lists. Well, I am, anyway. I love it when Knoxville lands placement on a list, whatever it might be, because it means we’re on the map.

In the past, at least on this blog, Knoxville (and sometimes East Tennessee) have been named as follows:

• Most romantic city in the U.S. (with our own Cafe 4 later being named one of the nation’s top 15 romantic restaurants)
• Oldest city in the country
• Tennessee was named 10th unhappiest state in the nation
• Morristown and Kingsport were named worst cities for singles
• One of 10 best cities for a happy marriage
• Second most sleep-deprived city

OK, so it’s not all good. But it certainly is interesting, and a pretty eclectic mix of things. The latest list, though? I’d say it’s a pretty good accolade for ol’ Knoxville.

Last week, The Atlantic wrote about a recent analysis by Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. that placed Knoxville on a list of “Cities That Can Show Us How to Create Jobs.”

The study “provides a detailed assessment of the metros that have generated the most robust job growth based on ‘unique regional factors rather than national trends,’ ” The Atlantic explains.

Knoxville didn’t land in the top 10, but it did secure a spot at No. 13.