Welcome Guide
Food scene
The Downtown Grill and Brewery has great food and beer. It is happening place during football games and on the weekends.
43 locals recommend
Downtown Grill & Brewery
424 S Gay StThe Downtown Grill and Brewery has great food and beer. It is happening place during football games and on the weekends.
Retro haunt with vintage decor offering classic bar food with a modern twist & regional craft beers
19 locals recommend
Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar
15 Market SquareRetro haunt with vintage decor offering classic bar food with a modern twist & regional craft beers
Stylish restaurant featuring thoughtfully sourced burgers & and an extensive selection of bourbons.
84 locals recommend
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareStylish restaurant featuring thoughtfully sourced burgers & and an extensive selection of bourbons.
Bi-level hub for slow-smoked meats & Southern comfort sides in a rustic space with exposed beams.
43 locals recommend
Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveBi-level hub for slow-smoked meats & Southern comfort sides in a rustic space with exposed beams.
Spanning over 15000 SF in the historic Regas Square, Marble City Market is the first of its kind innovative culinary marketplace in the great city of Knoxville.
9 locals recommend
Marble City Market
333 West Depot AvenueSpanning over 15000 SF in the historic Regas Square, Marble City Market is the first of its kind innovative culinary marketplace in the great city of Knoxville.
The enduring butcher shop is known for serving baked goods & hamburgers in a casual atmosphere. They have great desserts.
38 locals recommend
Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery
2803 Essary DrThe enduring butcher shop is known for serving baked goods & hamburgers in a casual atmosphere. They have great desserts.
A spirited bowling experience ... We are an 11 lane spirited bowling experience. Our downstairs area features 11 lanes equipped with leather couches, a full bar, and bowling lanes.
57 locals recommend
Maple Hall
414 S Gay StA spirited bowling experience ... We are an 11 lane spirited bowling experience. Our downstairs area features 11 lanes equipped with leather couches, a full bar, and bowling lanes.
Food With Soul, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Homemade Meatloaf, and more. Live the dream at Jackie's Dream and taste the best soul food Knoxville, TN has to offer.
17 locals recommend
Jackie's Dream
1008 E Woodland AveFood With Soul, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Homemade Meatloaf, and more. Live the dream at Jackie's Dream and taste the best soul food Knoxville, TN has to offer.
Local Coffee Shops
Compact, art-lined coffee shop specializing in locally made chocolate truffles & pastries.
15 locals recommend
Coffee and Chocolate
327 Union AveCompact, art-lined coffee shop specializing in locally made chocolate truffles & pastries.
An award-winning coffee shop with multiple locations. Serving locally roasted coffee and espresso, handmade bagels baked fresh daily.
78 locals recommend
K Brew
1138 N BroadwayAn award-winning coffee shop with multiple locations. Serving locally roasted coffee and espresso, handmade bagels baked fresh daily.
Mahalo Coffee Roasters
513 Union Ave SWThey make specialty coffee approachable.
Places to Visit
Zoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the southeast. Committed to sharing 'wildly fun' experiences that educate. Located east of downtown and 3 miles from The Blessing.
115 locals recommend
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrZoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the southeast. Committed to sharing 'wildly fun' experiences that educate. Located east of downtown and 3 miles from The Blessing.
Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items.
38 locals recommend
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StRegional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.
33 locals recommend
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
700 S Hall of Fame DrThe Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry.
33 locals recommend
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole Ave47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry.
Aquatic amusement center with family-friendly tube rides & tunnel flumes, plus wave & surfing pools.
130 locals recommend
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
175 Gists Creek RdAquatic amusement center with family-friendly tube rides & tunnel flumes, plus wave & surfing pools.
Dollywood family amusement park is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood family amusement park is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
World's Fair Park is a public park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The park sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair hosted in Knoxville. Today, the park is home to the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater, the two remaining structures from the exposition.
81 locals recommend
World's Fair Park
525 Worlds Fair Park DrWorld's Fair Park is a public park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The park sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair hosted in Knoxville. Today, the park is home to the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater, the two remaining structures from the exposition.
Sightseeing
The Sunsphere was constructed for the 1982 World's Fair and during that time, it served as the symbol of the Fair. It was also home to a full-service restaurant and the Observation Deck.
125 locals recommend
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveThe Sunsphere was constructed for the 1982 World's Fair and during that time, it served as the symbol of the Fair. It was also home to a full-service restaurant and the Observation Deck.
Neighborhoods
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, with ten undergraduate colleges and eleven graduate colleges.
86 locals recommend
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, with ten undergraduate colleges and eleven graduate colleges.
Brewery's and Such
The outdoor market for you to grab your beer and drink it on the patio or take it to go.
10 locals recommend
Merchants of Beer
137 S Central StThe outdoor market for you to grab your beer and drink it on the patio or take it to go.
Great pub brews. Good choice for all taste including spirits.
18 locals recommend
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery
430 S Gay StGreat pub brews. Good choice for all taste including spirits.
Fat Tuesday
417 South Gay StreetLocal bars and clubs
Hannas Cafe
102 S Central StSpacious 3-floor nightclub with DJs, dancing & live concerts, plus an outdoor courtyard & stage.
9 locals recommend
Southbound bar and Nightclub
106 S Central StSpacious 3-floor nightclub with DJs, dancing & live concerts, plus an outdoor courtyard & stage.
Local & visiting indie/experimental bands hit the stage at this cozy, no-frills nightclub & bar.
7 locals recommend
The Pilot Light
106 E Jackson AveLocal & visiting indie/experimental bands hit the stage at this cozy, no-frills nightclub & bar.
Wagon Wheel
115 S Central StMake sure you call and inquire about their dress code policy before.
14 locals recommend
Radius Rooftop Lounge
507 South Gay StreetMake sure you call and inquire about their dress code policy before.
Five Thirty Lounge
530 South Gay Street