Guidebook for Knoxville
Drinks & Nightlife
Peter Kern Library
407 Union AveInventive cocktails in a tiny room.
Great Places to Eat
Fantastic food at an affordable price point with pizza, salads and sandwiches you can't get anywhere else. Family friendly.
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareFantastic food at an affordable price point with pizza, salads and sandwiches you can't get anywhere else. Family friendly.
Former Blackberry Farm chef Joseph Lenn's take on southern fare. Reservations strongly recommended, in the $25-$50 per person range.
29 locals recommend
J.C. Holdway
501 Union Ave SWFormer Blackberry Farm chef Joseph Lenn's take on southern fare. Reservations strongly recommended, in the $25-$50 per person range.
Upscale Italian from another former Blackberry Farm chef. Reservations recommended.
35 locals recommend
Emilia
16 Market SquareUpscale Italian from another former Blackberry Farm chef. Reservations recommended.
Inventive burgers made on locally baked buns with locally sourced beef. Long waits are not atypical.
84 locals recommend
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareInventive burgers made on locally baked buns with locally sourced beef. Long waits are not atypical.
Solid coffee and pastries from a local roaster and Nascar legend, Trevor Bayne.
9 locals recommend
Mahalo Coffee Roasters
513 Union Ave SWSolid coffee and pastries from a local roaster and Nascar legend, Trevor Bayne.
Kaizen
127 S Central StFantastic asian and asian inspired food.
Shopping
Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes
445 S Gay StUnique gifts and clothing.
Market Square
Shops and restaurants circle the square.
Museums
Well curated exhibits about Knoxville and Appalachia.
38 locals recommend
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StWell curated exhibits about Knoxville and Appalachia.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrParks/Outdoors
Great hiking along the Tennessee River and through the woods. An easy 10 minute drive from downtown. There are also trails for mountain biking and trail running.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveGreat hiking along the Tennessee River and through the woods. An easy 10 minute drive from downtown. There are also trails for mountain biking and trail running.
World's Fair Park has a large lawn for hanging out and a great little kid's park on the north end. Less than a mile walk from the loft.
81 locals recommend
World's Fair Park
525 Worlds Fair Park DrWorld's Fair Park has a large lawn for hanging out and a great little kid's park on the north end. Less than a mile walk from the loft.
Stroll along the Tennesse River and past Neyland Stadium (if you are a Vol Fan). Great spot for running as the greenway is relatively flat and long. Walk about a mile down Walnut St. to get there and then go either left or right along the river.
River Walk Greenway
River Walk GreenwayStroll along the Tennesse River and past Neyland Stadium (if you are a Vol Fan). Great spot for running as the greenway is relatively flat and long. Walk about a mile down Walnut St. to get there and then go either left or right along the river.