Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
The BEST sushi, with half-price menus on Monday and Thursday.
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StThe BEST sushi, with half-price menus on Monday and Thursday.
BABALU® - Knoxville
412 S Gay StMargaritas and the best guac we've ever had!
HAPPY HOUR - best deals in Knoxville with $1.50 tacos and sliders and $3 pints of locally-brewed beer! Also $1 mimosas on Sundays ;)
65 locals recommend
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWHAPPY HOUR - best deals in Knoxville with $1.50 tacos and sliders and $3 pints of locally-brewed beer! Also $1 mimosas on Sundays ;)
SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikeNeighborhood tacos and margs - our favorite food groups.
Coffee, beer, and pastries. This neighborhood joint has somehow managed to combine every trend without sacrificing character.
54 locals recommend
Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveCoffee, beer, and pastries. This neighborhood joint has somehow managed to combine every trend without sacrificing character.
If you like burgers and/or bourbon, this is your place. Get the confit fries and thank us later.
84 locals recommend
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareIf you like burgers and/or bourbon, this is your place. Get the confit fries and thank us later.
South Coast Pizza
1103 Sevier AveDrinks & Nightlife
We don't share our favorite beer joint with just anyone. Tell barkeep Joe that Mike & Ally sent you! Check out their social @trailheadbeer to see which food trucks are coming around. We're partial to Chelsea's, Captain Muchachos, Wood Oven Eats, and Forks on the Road.
21 locals recommend
Trailhead Beer Market
1317 Island Home AveWe don't share our favorite beer joint with just anyone. Tell barkeep Joe that Mike & Ally sent you! Check out their social @trailheadbeer to see which food trucks are coming around. We're partial to Chelsea's, Captain Muchachos, Wood Oven Eats, and Forks on the Road.
Local beer and the best food trucks! Check out their social @alliancebrewing to see which food trucks are coming around.
45 locals recommend
Alliance Brewing Company
1130 Sevier AveLocal beer and the best food trucks! Check out their social @alliancebrewing to see which food trucks are coming around.
You can find us here listening to our favorite local bands, playing pool, and noshing on sweet potato fries and pizza.
57 locals recommend
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
200 E Jackson AveYou can find us here listening to our favorite local bands, playing pool, and noshing on sweet potato fries and pizza.
High gravity beer and arcade games - what more could you possibly want?!
39 locals recommend
Suttree's High Gravity Tavern
409 S Gay StHigh gravity beer and arcade games - what more could you possibly want?!
We left South Knox a few years ago and this is our new go-to spot on the rotation. If you're looking to explore other areas of Knoxville, this is further west but has delicious offerings and the quirkiest interior.
7 locals recommend
Chez Guevara Restaurant
8023 Kingston PikeWe left South Knox a few years ago and this is our new go-to spot on the rotation. If you're looking to explore other areas of Knoxville, this is further west but has delicious offerings and the quirkiest interior.
The Brass Pearl
Kaizen
127 S Central StParks & Nature
This is where I'd take ANYONE. Rent paddleboards for $12, fish, float around, sit and take in the scenery, whatever, there's something for everyone.
31 locals recommend
Mead's Quarry Lake
This is where I'd take ANYONE. Rent paddleboards for $12, fish, float around, sit and take in the scenery, whatever, there's something for everyone.
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveNature center and hiking trails within a mile of our house.
Fort Dickerson Quarry
550 Augusta AveAnother local quarry! A different and fun experience.
Suttree Landing Park
1001 Waterfront Drive SEEssentials
Publix Super Market at University Commons
2429 University Commons WayHandy Dandy Food Market
3215 S Haven RdSightseeing
Shopping, sightseeing, food, drinks, farmer's markets (seasonal), street artists and musicians - Our #1 place we recommend spending days or nights because you can truly do it all in one place.
270 locals recommend
Market Square
Shopping, sightseeing, food, drinks, farmer's markets (seasonal), street artists and musicians - Our #1 place we recommend spending days or nights because you can truly do it all in one place.
Entertainment & Activities
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StZiplining at the local nature center! Look them up in advance for special events.
19 locals recommend
Navitat Knoxville
2915 Island Home AveZiplining at the local nature center! Look them up in advance for special events.