Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
best coffee in town, matched by friendly faces! grab an americano and house-made croissant, you will be set for the rest of the day!
50 locals recommend
Old City Wine Bar
108 W Jackson Avebest coffee in town, matched by friendly faces! grab an americano and house-made croissant, you will be set for the rest of the day!
I used to work here and absoultely love the atmosphere. Try their cold brew and a book from their tiny library and stay all day!
24 locals recommend
Remedy Coffee
800 Tyson StI used to work here and absoultely love the atmosphere. Try their cold brew and a book from their tiny library and stay all day!
Some good eats, right here. Mediterranean inspired cuisine, oh and pizza and burritos. Saturday and Sunday brunches are a must. (If you would like to die happy, try the cinnamon roll for an app)
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareSome good eats, right here. Mediterranean inspired cuisine, oh and pizza and burritos. Saturday and Sunday brunches are a must. (If you would like to die happy, try the cinnamon roll for an app)
We were almost not cool enough to have a sushi bar, almost. Mondays and Thursdays are half off. The Tempura Roll and Cucumber sake will change your life forever.
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StWe were almost not cool enough to have a sushi bar, almost. Mondays and Thursdays are half off. The Tempura Roll and Cucumber sake will change your life forever.
Tupelo Honey
1 Market SquareSouthern home-made biscuits and Bacon Bloody Mary? Duh.
Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar
15 Market SquarePerfect lunch spot. Like a deli, only magical.
Small town diner and Knoxville staple for a million years atleast.
28 locals recommend
Pete's Coffee Shop
540 Union AveSmall town diner and Knoxville staple for a million years atleast.
British. Brunchy. Beautiful. Sit on the patio and enjoy some Fish and Chips with a Boddingtons. Or if its a Sunday, make it an Eggs Benedict. That's what I do.
13 locals recommend
The Crown & Goose
British. Brunchy. Beautiful. Sit on the patio and enjoy some Fish and Chips with a Boddingtons. Or if its a Sunday, make it an Eggs Benedict. That's what I do.
Drinks & Nightlife
like an episode of Cheers, everyone here is family. (awkward uncles not included). ask Krissy for a bloody-mary or try a signature cocktail. these kids are good at what they do.
31 locals recommend
Knox Public House
212 W Magnolia Avelike an episode of Cheers, everyone here is family. (awkward uncles not included). ask Krissy for a bloody-mary or try a signature cocktail. these kids are good at what they do.
I know its stupid to say they have the best chicken sandwich ever, but they have the best chicken sandwich ever.
44 locals recommend
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
101 S Central StI know its stupid to say they have the best chicken sandwich ever, but they have the best chicken sandwich ever.
Seriously a favorite downtown spot. If its in season, sit on the roof! $6 Pizza specials on Mondays. And they always have some music downstairs.
40 locals recommend
Preservation Pub
28 Market SquareSeriously a favorite downtown spot. If its in season, sit on the roof! $6 Pizza specials on Mondays. And they always have some music downstairs.
Essentials
A co-op of co-cops! Grab groceries from local vendors or a yummy lunch from the hot bar. While you're there, you MUST try Cruse Farm Girl Icecream! Ask a native, they'll know exactly where to find it
49 locals recommend
Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StA co-op of co-cops! Grab groceries from local vendors or a yummy lunch from the hot bar. While you're there, you MUST try Cruse Farm Girl Icecream! Ask a native, they'll know exactly where to find it
Everything Else
Magpies Bakery
846 N Central Stits a bakery. need i say more?
Quaint little book store close to Market Square. Don't plan on doing anything after, you will be meandering for hours.
6 locals recommend
Union Ave Books
517 Union AveQuaint little book store close to Market Square. Don't plan on doing anything after, you will be meandering for hours.
The Oliver Hotel
407 Union AveAsk about the speak-easy, I mean Library, I mean shhhhh.
The Glowing Body Yoga & Healing Arts
711 Irwin StYoga Studio! Namaste.
Shopping
While you are visiting Knoxville be sure to grab some souvenirs. No, I'm not talking about key chains and snow globes. I'm talking local artists making cards and onsies and canvas totes and stuff.
13 locals recommend
Rala
112 W Jackson AveWhile you are visiting Knoxville be sure to grab some souvenirs. No, I'm not talking about key chains and snow globes. I'm talking local artists making cards and onsies and canvas totes and stuff.
Arts & Culture
Movies, Movies and more Movies. Check Fandango app for listings and buy your ticket without waiting in line!
44 locals recommend
Regal Riviera
510 S Gay StMovies, Movies and more Movies. Check Fandango app for listings and buy your ticket without waiting in line!
World-class theatre. No joke. Check their calendar http://www.knoxbijou.com/ and there's even an award-winning documentary on vimeo. Who knew?
54 locals recommend
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StWorld-class theatre. No joke. Check their calendar http://www.knoxbijou.com/ and there's even an award-winning documentary on vimeo. Who knew?
Entertainment & Activities
Bring a picnic, swim-suit and and low self esteem. These fountains make you feel like the kid in Blank Check. Boom.
15 locals recommend
Worlds Fair Park Drive
Worlds Fair Park DriveBring a picnic, swim-suit and and low self esteem. These fountains make you feel like the kid in Blank Check. Boom.