Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
Bistro At the Bijou
807 S Gay StOur favorite restaurant; there is something for everyone.
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareGreat food and atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareDelicious and decadent burgers.
One of the best pizza places in town. It's a Knoxville institution, a drive-in from the 1950s. It probably has the best Greek salad in town to go with that great pizza.
14 locals recommend
Pizza Palace
3132 E Magnolia AveOne of the best pizza places in town. It's a Knoxville institution, a drive-in from the 1950s. It probably has the best Greek salad in town to go with that great pizza.
An old style diner offering great breakfast (try the homefries and biscuits); or blue plate lunch (a meat and two sides with dessert). I love their club sandwich! Breakfast and lunch only; Tues - Sat.
Rankin Restaurant
2200 N Central StAn old style diner offering great breakfast (try the homefries and biscuits); or blue plate lunch (a meat and two sides with dessert). I love their club sandwich! Breakfast and lunch only; Tues - Sat.
Wow! Maybe the best deli sandwiches ever! They have limited hours so check before you go.
North Corner Sandwich Shop
2400 North Central StreetWow! Maybe the best deli sandwiches ever! They have limited hours so check before you go.
Just Ripe
513 Union Ave SWBreakfast burritos!
Pete's Coffee Shop
540 Union AveBreakfast and lunch.
Soccer Taco
9 Market SquareTry the Carnitas or the Favorite Burrito!
This and its sister restaurant The Peddler are the best place to eat in Sevier County, TN and the Smokies. Enjoy a well prepared meal in a soaring contemporary log interior. Afternoons & evenings only
61 locals recommend
The Park Grill
1110 ParkwayThis and its sister restaurant The Peddler are the best place to eat in Sevier County, TN and the Smokies. Enjoy a well prepared meal in a soaring contemporary log interior. Afternoons & evenings only
Everything Else
A small, but well stocked liquor store within walking distance.
6 locals recommend
Downtown Wine & Spirits
407 S Gay StA small, but well stocked liquor store within walking distance.
Prestige Cleaners Inc
418 S Gay StReliable laundry and dry cleaning service.
This is a great place for a walk, bird and nature watching. Take a picnic!
39 locals recommend
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly LnThis is a great place for a walk, bird and nature watching. Take a picnic!
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveGreat walks & beautiful scenery.
The place to get sweets in Knoxville. Check out Holly's Corner next door for lunch before your dessert!
18 locals recommend
Magpies Bakery
846 N Central StThe place to get sweets in Knoxville. Check out Holly's Corner next door for lunch before your dessert!
Start hiking Knoxville's Urban Wilderness here. There are four trailheads that start in this spot.
31 locals recommend
Mead's Quarry Lake
Start hiking Knoxville's Urban Wilderness here. There are four trailheads that start in this spot.
Art Market Gallery
422 S Gay StBuy a beautiful piece of Knoxville art!
Essentials
Our food coop, featuring organic and locally sourced food. It's also a good place to eat (a buffet style hot bar) and buy beer.
49 locals recommend
Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StOur food coop, featuring organic and locally sourced food. It's also a good place to eat (a buffet style hot bar) and buy beer.
Arts & Culture
Features a gallery-encompassing glass sculpture by renowned artist Richard Jolley, a great exhibit of art from the area and a collection of Thorne Rooms (miniature dioramas). http://knoxart.org/index
107 locals recommend
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFeatures a gallery-encompassing glass sculpture by renowned artist Richard Jolley, a great exhibit of art from the area and a collection of Thorne Rooms (miniature dioramas). http://knoxart.org/index
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StExhibit of local history.
Great collection of artifacts, hidden away on the university's campus. Parking is tough, I suggest you walk!
24 locals recommend
Frank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle ParkGreat collection of artifacts, hidden away on the university's campus. Parking is tough, I suggest you walk!
A beautiful & historic place to see anything offered! http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
112 locals recommend
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StA beautiful & historic place to see anything offered! http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
A great beautiful small historic theater with fantastic acoustics. http://www.knoxbijou.com/
54 locals recommend
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StA great beautiful small historic theater with fantastic acoustics. http://www.knoxbijou.com/
Regal Riviera
510 S Gay StFirst run movies within a short walk.
Located in a historic church bldg, this is one of the best places you can go for live music of southern Appalachia. If you like to dance they have opportunities most week nights. www.jubileearts.org
Laurel Theater
1538 Laurel AveLocated in a historic church bldg, this is one of the best places you can go for live music of southern Appalachia. If you like to dance they have opportunities most week nights. www.jubileearts.org
Go watch The Blue Plate Special, their free daily live show each day at noon. You can also catch it on 89.9FM. http://www.wdvx.com/
7 locals recommend
WDVX
301 S Gay StGo watch The Blue Plate Special, their free daily live show each day at noon. You can also catch it on 89.9FM. http://www.wdvx.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
This and its sister restaurant Park Grill are the best places to eat in Sevier County, TN and the Smokies. You'll be catered to in a cozy wood-centric environment. Afternoons & evenings only.
161 locals recommend
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdThis and its sister restaurant Park Grill are the best places to eat in Sevier County, TN and the Smokies. You'll be catered to in a cozy wood-centric environment. Afternoons & evenings only.