Ariel's Guidebook
Food scene
Good Golly Tamale
112 S Central StLanding House
1147 Sevier AveAlliance Brewing Company
1130 Sevier AveWild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StPaysan Bread & Bagels
804 Tyson StK Brew
1138 N BroadwayCentral Flats and Taps
1204 N Central StThe Tomato Head
12 Market SquareThe Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain
418 S Gay StBalter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWHops and Hollers
937 N Central StKnox Public House
212 W Magnolia AveCentral Depot
103 W Depot AveThe Oak Room by Abridged
109 W Anderson AvePrintshop Beer Company
1532 Island Home AvePretentious Beer Co
131 S Central StCruze Farm Ice Cream
445 S Gay StHoneybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveSoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikeBoyd’s Jig and Reel
101 S Central StA Dopo Sourdough Pizza
516 Williams St
Fai Thai Kitchen ร้านฝ้ายไทย
4451 Kingston PikeYellow curry is the best in the city
Tern Club
135 S Gay StYassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StGypsy Circus Cider Barrelhouse
621 Lamar StXul Beer Company
213 E 5th AveLonesome Dove Knoxville
100 N Central StCentral Filling Station
900 N Central StEmilia
16 Market SquarePostModern Spirits
205 W Jackson AveScruffy City Hall
32 Market SquareThe French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveTrailhead Beer Market
1317 Island Home AveJackie's Dream
1008 E Woodland AveHard Knox Pizzeria
4437 Kingston PikeLitton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery
2803 Essary DrSchulz Brau Brewing Company
126 Bernard AveSeriously, the best breakfast in Knoxville. This Jewish style deli has the BEST babka. Our favorite is the Rip and Dip.
Potchke Deli
318 North Gay StreetSeriously, the best breakfast in Knoxville. This Jewish style deli has the BEST babka. Our favorite is the Rip and Dip.
Sightseeing
Fort Dickerson Quarry
550 Augusta AveZoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrIjams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveTennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StSunsphere
810 Clinch AveSuttree Landing Park
1001 Waterfront Drive SEMaple Hall
414 S Gay St
Mead's Quarry Lake
Visit Knoxville
301 S Gay StGo see the Blue Plate Special every Mon- Saturday at noon!
Cades Cove
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StMuseum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville HwyMax Patch
Max Patch RoadBig South Fork National River and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood RdBig Ridge State Park
1015 Big Ridge Park RoadNorris Dam State Park
125 Village Green Cir
Lake Santeetlah
Charlies Bunion
Cumberland Falls
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls LnRainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
Honey Creek Loop Trail Entrance 2
Turtletown Creek Falls Trailhead
1239 Farner RdStrong Alley (Graffiti Alley)
Strong StreetLittle Egypt
100-198 Cherry StMount LeConte Lodge
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailPreservation Pub
28 Market SquareUnion Ave Books
517 Union AveGrayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland Lane
Ozone Falls
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly LnEmporium Center / Arts & Culture Alliance
100 S Gay St
Will Skelton Greenway
Will Skelton GreenwayForks of the River Wildlife Management Area
3140 McClure LnKnoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole AveBest views of the Smokies from the city
Navitat Knoxville
2915 Island Home AveNeyland Stadium
1300 Phillip Fulmer WayClarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt AveKnox/Blount Greenway
2641 Osprey Vista WayNeighborhoods
Home of the Active Beer Culture attitude. Home of runners, bikers, beer and the beautiful Suttrees Landing Park. Kayak down the TN and then visit Hiwire, Alliance, Printshop, Trailhead and visit one of the many restaurants.
Take your food to go and walk up the hill under the JFG sign for the best view of downtown from the south.
Old Sevier
Home of the Active Beer Culture attitude. Home of runners, bikers, beer and the beautiful Suttrees Landing Park. Kayak down the TN and then visit Hiwire, Alliance, Printshop, Trailhead and visit one of the many restaurants.
Take your food to go and walk up the hill under the JFG sign for the best view of downtown from the south.
Antique stores, breweries, Mid Mod furniture, restaurants, cocktail bars, a boutique cinema, a castle, and the best baked goods in the South. Visit Wild Love Bakehouse- you won’t be disappointed.
Can’t decide what to eat? Try Central Filling Station- Knoxville’s first food truck park.
6 locals recommend
Happy Holler Historic District
Antique stores, breweries, Mid Mod furniture, restaurants, cocktail bars, a boutique cinema, a castle, and the best baked goods in the South. Visit Wild Love Bakehouse- you won’t be disappointed.
Can’t decide what to eat? Try Central Filling Station- Knoxville’s first food truck park.
Another historic neighborhood with beautiful craftsman homes and bars and restaurants in Happy Holler, The Old City, and downtown within walking distance. Visit Three Rivers Co-op for a quick bite or fresh produce.
6 locals recommend
Old North Knoxville
Another historic neighborhood with beautiful craftsman homes and bars and restaurants in Happy Holler, The Old City, and downtown within walking distance. Visit Three Rivers Co-op for a quick bite or fresh produce.
Great shopping a few miles from downtown. Visit Bearden Beer Market for great outdoor spaces with endless bar games and a huge selection of local and unique beers.
Bearden
Great shopping a few miles from downtown. Visit Bearden Beer Market for great outdoor spaces with endless bar games and a huge selection of local and unique beers.
New Orleans style corner of downtown with great craft beer, this hosts favorite- Good Golly Tamales, a small butcher shop with incredible cuts of meat, pool at Barelys or Urban Bar, the largest selection of scotch whiskey at Jig and Reel, and free parking under the bridge!
Oli Bea is Knoxville’s favorite breakfast spot!
Pop into Rala for a Knoxville themed gift!
75 locals recommend
Old City
New Orleans style corner of downtown with great craft beer, this hosts favorite- Good Golly Tamales, a small butcher shop with incredible cuts of meat, pool at Barelys or Urban Bar, the largest selection of scotch whiskey at Jig and Reel, and free parking under the bridge!
Oli Bea is Knoxville’s favorite breakfast spot!
Pop into Rala for a Knoxville themed gift!
Historic craftsman homes nestled between Old North Knox, downtown, and Happy Holler. Bars, restaurants, antique shopping within walking distance. One of the most sought after neighborhoods in the city.
Visit Barrelhouse for ciders, beer, a quick bite and a great patio.
14 locals recommend
Fourth & Gill
Historic craftsman homes nestled between Old North Knox, downtown, and Happy Holler. Bars, restaurants, antique shopping within walking distance. One of the most sought after neighborhoods in the city.
Visit Barrelhouse for ciders, beer, a quick bite and a great patio.
Home of historic Market Square, Strom Mural Alley, The Tennessee theater, The Bijou, and the sights, sounds, and tastes of Knoxville’s finest. A must visit.
33 locals recommend
Downtown
Home of historic Market Square, Strom Mural Alley, The Tennessee theater, The Bijou, and the sights, sounds, and tastes of Knoxville’s finest. A must visit.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Downtown Parking
Parking is free weekdays after 6 and all weekend (except for UT Football Game Days) at Locust Street Garage, State Street Garage, and Market Square Garage. Parking is ALWAYS free under the bridge in The Old City.
Getting around
UT Football Game Days
Be warned, if you are not here for football on Saturday, downtown is NUTS. It’s a nice day to head out to the mountains. If you are here for the game, I highly recommend Ubering. Our home is about a $15 Uber ride to Neyland Stadium. Otherwise parking will run you at least $20
Useful phrases
SoKno
Anything south of the river is considered SoKno, or South Knoxville.
Ways to save
Free Stuff
Blue Plate Special- everyday (except Sunday) at 12 at the Visitors Center, Knoxville Museum of Art, The Emporium, Ijams Nature Center, hiking in the many State Parks or Smokies, World’s Fair Park, Ft Dickerson swimming hole.
Don't miss
Farmers’ Markets
1) Winters Market- Market Square - Saturdays-Dec through March. 2) Market Square Farmers Market- Market Square- Wednesdays and Saturdays- May through November. 3) New Harvest Market- New Harvest Park- Thursdays- Mid April through September
Useful phrases
Ft Sanders or The Fort
This usually refers to student housing near campus. The Strip is the main drag through campus with bars, restaurants, and student life. (Cumberland Ave).
Getting around
Cumberland Ave/ Main St/ Kingston Pike
All the same street! Main runs through downtown, Cumberland through campus, and Kingston Pike into west Knox. Avoid Cumberland on Game Days