Local Knoxville Favorites

Katie
Local Knoxville Favorites

Food Scene

Unique twist on traditional southern food. Gluten Free Bakery options. Outstanding Chef: Drew McDonald. Breakfast & Lunch is our favorite time to go. Katie's favorite is the Market Plate w/Chicken.
24 locals recommend
The Plaid Apron
1210 Kenesaw Ave
24 locals recommend
Unique twist on traditional southern food. Gluten Free Bakery options. Outstanding Chef: Drew McDonald. Breakfast & Lunch is our favorite time to go. Katie's favorite is the Market Plate w/Chicken.
Fun Fun Fun, and the best hot dog you have ever had! Bring some quarters with you so you can play Ms. Pacman while you wait for your food! This is a "hole in the wall" treasure in Knoxville's "old city" section of downtown.
8 locals recommend
Curious Dog Hotdogs & Sandwiches
200 W Jackson Ave
8 locals recommend
Fun Fun Fun, and the best hot dog you have ever had! Bring some quarters with you so you can play Ms. Pacman while you wait for your food! This is a "hole in the wall" treasure in Knoxville's "old city" section of downtown.
Amazing dinner menu and fun mixed drinks. Limited seating, we recommend getting reservations.
24 locals recommend
Knox Mason
131 S Gay St
24 locals recommend
Amazing dinner menu and fun mixed drinks. Limited seating, we recommend getting reservations.
This is very close to our location and great BBQ
9 locals recommend
Sweet P's Barbeque & Soul House
3725 Maryville Pike
9 locals recommend
This is very close to our location and great BBQ
Outstanding food and drinks. A great restaurant for a fun or romantic evening out on the town. (not well suited for kiddos)
29 locals recommend
J.C. Holdway
501 Union Ave SW
29 locals recommend
Outstanding food and drinks. A great restaurant for a fun or romantic evening out on the town. (not well suited for kiddos)
If we are downtown with our kids, this is where we eat! Great menu, extremely accommodating for our kiddos, and they have Vegan and Gluten Free options.
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market Square
77 locals recommend
If we are downtown with our kids, this is where we eat! Great menu, extremely accommodating for our kiddos, and they have Vegan and Gluten Free options.
Unique flare on traditional Asian food.
28 locals recommend
Kaizen
127 S Central St
28 locals recommend
Unique flare on traditional Asian food.

Drinks & Nightlife

23 locals recommend
Abridged Beer Company
100 Lockett Rd
23 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Crafty Bastard Brewing
6 Emory Pl
48 locals recommend
Brewery & Restaurant. Indoor/Outdoor seating and very chill environment.
65 locals recommend
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SW
65 locals recommend
Brewery & Restaurant. Indoor/Outdoor seating and very chill environment.
31 locals recommend
Knox Public House
212 W Magnolia Ave
31 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Hiking & Biking trails, this is a very large preserved outdoor area - very kid friendly.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave
273 locals recommend
Hiking & Biking trails, this is a very large preserved outdoor area - very kid friendly.
Stand Up Paddle, Canoe and Kayak rentals available on site. This is a BEAUTIFUL quarry in the middle of the city. A rare gem, and we love going with the kids.
31 locals recommend
Mead's Quarry Lake
31 locals recommend
Stand Up Paddle, Canoe and Kayak rentals available on site. This is a BEAUTIFUL quarry in the middle of the city. A rare gem, and we love going with the kids.