Guidebook for Knoxville
Nearby Eats
SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikeCraft beer, good taco, nice atmosphere and super close!
Round Up Restaurant and Ice Cream
3643 Sevierville PikeGreasy diner for locals.
Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveGreat local coffee.
Landing House
1147 Sevier AveGreat local asian
Love That BBQ
1901 Maryville Pikelocal bbq
Great falafel and shwarma! Yassin's was voted the Nicest Place in America in 2018! Can't recommend visiting here enough!
28 locals recommend
Yassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StGreat falafel and shwarma! Yassin's was voted the Nicest Place in America in 2018! Can't recommend visiting here enough!
Emilia
16 Market SquareBest italian in the city. $$$ but romantic. Farm to Table!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good, local craft brewery with a large outdoor area, easy access to the Greenway, and delicious food trucks during the day.
45 locals recommend
Alliance Brewing Company
1130 Sevier AveGood, local craft brewery with a large outdoor area, easy access to the Greenway, and delicious food trucks during the day.
Trailhead Beer Market
1317 Island Home AveThe stage is setup like a cathedral, with pews as the seating. They have live bands and comedy, with a bar on each level.
23 locals recommend
Scruffy City Hall
32 Market SquareThe stage is setup like a cathedral, with pews as the seating. They have live bands and comedy, with a bar on each level.
This place has a great beer selection as well as soccer pool, shuffleboard, lots of patio seating, and is accessible to our trail system. Its about a 15-20 minute walk downtown over the Gay street bridge!
22 locals recommend
Hi Wire Brewing - Knoxville
2020 Barber StThis place has a great beer selection as well as soccer pool, shuffleboard, lots of patio seating, and is accessible to our trail system. Its about a 15-20 minute walk downtown over the Gay street bridge!
This is our favorite outdoor bar. The drinks are fancy without being too pricey. You can also get an ice cold PBR and enjoy the dog friendly covered patio. There's an inside space if a storm breaks out. Tell Franklin that Richard and Janine said hello.
31 locals recommend
Knox Public House
212 W Magnolia AveThis is our favorite outdoor bar. The drinks are fancy without being too pricey. You can also get an ice cold PBR and enjoy the dog friendly covered patio. There's an inside space if a storm breaks out. Tell Franklin that Richard and Janine said hello.
Tons of beers on tap. like 100. and you get a bracelet and can try anything you like. Nice patio seating!
19 locals recommend
Pour Taproom
207 W Jackson AveTons of beers on tap. like 100. and you get a bracelet and can try anything you like. Nice patio seating!
Half priced bottles of wine on Thursdays but this place is good any night of the week. Charcuterie cheese and meat plates and delicious potato chip plate with dip. Get a wine while you walk around the old city!
50 locals recommend
Old City Wine Bar
108 W Jackson AveHalf priced bottles of wine on Thursdays but this place is good any night of the week. Charcuterie cheese and meat plates and delicious potato chip plate with dip. Get a wine while you walk around the old city!
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous quarry for swimming on hot summer days. Free entry- bring a raft!
32 locals recommend
Fort Dickerson Quarry
550 Augusta AveGorgeous quarry for swimming on hot summer days. Free entry- bring a raft!
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveBaker Creek Preserve
653 E Red Bud RdSam Duff Memorial Park
4060 Chapman HwyIt's right around the corner.
Shopping
Bargain Hunters
4006 Chapman HwySuper odd and electric vintage warehouse within walking distance.
Rala
112 W Jackson AveLots of neat artist made cute stuff!
All the Knoxville shirts and swag you'll need. Made by local artists so you can be sure your shirt won't be like anyone else's!
19 locals recommend
Nothing Too Fancy
435 Union AveAll the Knoxville shirts and swag you'll need. Made by local artists so you can be sure your shirt won't be like anyone else's!
A little bit of everything, with all the clothing needs you have to hiking, to camping, to fashion-wear. Plus there's options for souvenirs and lots of fresh candy and popcorn.
43 locals recommend
Mast General Store
402 S Gay StA little bit of everything, with all the clothing needs you have to hiking, to camping, to fashion-wear. Plus there's options for souvenirs and lots of fresh candy and popcorn.
Essentials
Kroger
2217 N BroadwaySightseeing
Mead's Quarry Lake
Gorgeous quarry for hiking, swimming, or just looking!
Huge outdoor space with fountains. Walkable to downtown. Put your feet in the wading pool and have a picnic! It's right next to sunsphere.
81 locals recommend
World's Fair Park
525 Worlds Fair Park DrHuge outdoor space with fountains. Walkable to downtown. Put your feet in the wading pool and have a picnic! It's right next to sunsphere.
No, there are no wigs inside. Yes, its free and Yes, it has the best views in Knoxville. The elevator up, walking around and coming back down usually only takes 10-15 minutes. A nice pit stop between beers.
125 locals recommend
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveNo, there are no wigs inside. Yes, its free and Yes, it has the best views in Knoxville. The elevator up, walking around and coming back down usually only takes 10-15 minutes. A nice pit stop between beers.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StAmazingly renovated theatre worth checking out.
"The Bijou Theatre strives to bring special cultural and entertainment events that will enrich the lives of East Tennesseans, stimulate cultural diversity, promote the growth of downtown, and reflect excellence in the performing arts."
54 locals recommend
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay St"The Bijou Theatre strives to bring special cultural and entertainment events that will enrich the lives of East Tennesseans, stimulate cultural diversity, promote the growth of downtown, and reflect excellence in the performing arts."
Free killer art museum with gorgeous view of World's Fair Park. Its worth a visit. They've got a cool kids area up front.
107 locals recommend
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFree killer art museum with gorgeous view of World's Fair Park. Its worth a visit. They've got a cool kids area up front.