Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
Emilia
16 Market SquareUpscale Italian Restaurant. Terrific Food!
Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveSimply the best BBQ available in Knoxville!
K Brew
1138 N BroadwayGreat coffee with a fun atmosphere
Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StCounter Culture coffee shop. One of the best in town!
You have to try the Donuts at Makers! They are unparalleled in Knoxville. Maple Bacon for the win!
12 locals recommend
Makers Donuts
You have to try the Donuts at Makers! They are unparalleled in Knoxville. Maple Bacon for the win!
Jai Dee Thai & Japanese Cuisine
823 Melrose PlGreat Thai restaurant on your way to see the Vols play!
I have never had anything from Babalu that I didn't like. It is fantastic
28 locals recommend
BABALU® - Knoxville
412 S Gay StI have never had anything from Babalu that I didn't like. It is fantastic
Great beer brewed by our neighbor Will, who lives in the yellow house!
65 locals recommend
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWGreat beer brewed by our neighbor Will, who lives in the yellow house!
Crafty Bastard Brewing
6 Emory PlGreat beer, fun atmosphere!
Yassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StGreat Middle Eastern food in downtown!
Best ice cream in Knoxville! Local dairy farm makes everything, and it is delightful.
Cruze Farm Milk Bar
408 S Gay StBest ice cream in Knoxville! Local dairy farm makes everything, and it is delightful.
Essentials
Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StFantastic local grocery store serving a lot of local produce
Everything Else
Rocky Top Crossfit
1412 N 6th AveNeed to get a good workout in? Look no further than Rocky Top CrossFit!
Parks & Nature
Where you can find the Sunsphere, icon of the World's Fair, which came through Knoxville
15 locals recommend
Worlds Fair Park Drive
Worlds Fair Park DriveWhere you can find the Sunsphere, icon of the World's Fair, which came through Knoxville
Great walking trails along the river in Knoxville. You can also rent paddle boards at the quarry.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveGreat walking trails along the river in Knoxville. You can also rent paddle boards at the quarry.
UT Gardens
2518 Jacob DrBeautiful gardens on the campus of the University of Tennessee
Arts & Culture
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFree art museum within walking distance of our house
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StBeautifully designed theatre. You must see a show here!
Shopping
Great selection of outdoor clothes and equipment and southern style
43 locals recommend
Mast General Store
402 S Gay StGreat selection of outdoor clothes and equipment and southern style
Rala
112 W Jackson AveGreat locally made clothes and gifts!
Nothing Too Fancy
435 Union AveBest T-Shirts in Knoxville! A local's favorite
Union Ave Books
517 Union AveSmall, independant bookstore
Entertainment & Activities
Restaurants, local shops, and a water fountain for the kids! All in the heart of downtown!
270 locals recommend
Market Square
Restaurants, local shops, and a water fountain for the kids! All in the heart of downtown!