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Things to do in the Knoxville area!
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items Visiting Knoxville or the surrounding areas! Here's some Ideas of what the locals do in their down time! Want more info- you can always message me!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
A great way to spend a Tuesday evening! Fresh veggies! Food Trucks! Sourdough Bread! A great way to support local, small businesses and take home some tasty treats and artisan crafts
Lenoir City Farmers' Market | Lenoir City TN
Need a great place to walk! The greenway is your place! Covered in shade with parking at either end and a Snow Biz along the way! Get your steps in in a beautiful setting!
Town Creek Greenway - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Beautiful, Historic Gardens! Perfect for a Nature Walk, family pictures with easy access to Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Restaurants
My favorite pizza in the Historic Downtown Area of Knoxville. Laid back vibe. Great pizza. Beer on tap. Indie Artists! Plus great pizza!
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, Knoxville TN | Craft Beer, Great Food and Live Music
The rolls alone are worth going! Yes, it's a chain but the food is good, the atmosphere lively and it's budget friendly
TURKEY CREEK,TN | Texas Roadhouse
Located in the heart of Market Square, Cafe 4 is great for a casual night out or an event evening!
Café 4
Best hibachi around! You like sushi? I hear that's pretty good too. Family owned, non chain. Really good!!
Bella Hibachi & Sushi | 175 Kelsey Lane, Lenoir City, TN
Family owned, local Mexican. Don't let the fact that it's in a hotel deter you. Best street tacos! Best margs! Friendly staff!
Cinco Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Long standing Italian tradition in Knoxville!
Altruda's
Another jewel in Downtown Knoxville!
Kefi
Other Food & Drinks
Best cakes! Worth the drive to snag their baked goodies!
Home
A little drive to Maryville but you won't regret it! Yummy sandwiches and locally owned! A tried and true tradition for the area!
Home - Subs and Such
Never had one?? You are MISSING out!! The flagship Knoxville store is right off the interstate! Hope the Hot sign is on when you go!
Krispy Kreme
An institution in West Knoxville. Only open through lunch. Be sure to get the old fashioned spiced tea (unsweet is an option) and the Banana Bread with Cream Cheese
Apple Cake Tea Room | Farragut TN
THE hang out in one of the most historic areas of Knoxville.
Bar & Grill | Rooster's Bar & Grill | Knoxville, TN
Gorgeous! An old bank reenvisioned as a cocktail bar! So much fun, the drinks are unique. Grab food at Vida upstairs before or after. One of my favorites!
The Vault
They know ball…… they ONLY serve beer! Popular hangout spot! Catch a game. Meet some new friends. Try the PB and J mixtape!
XUL Beer Company
I'm not an ice cream person and I LOVE theirs! Multiple locations around Knoxville. Samples available. Cute atmosphere with a rotation of flavors! Get yourself a sweet treat!
Cruze Farm
My fave place for a protein replacement shake or a yummy collagen/electrolyte/energy drink! the BEST customer service around!
Tri Star Energy and Shake Bar | Lenoir City TN
Arts & Entertainment
Traveling with Children? Don't miss this hidden gem just a short drive to Oak Ridge. Interactive, Educational and Fun!
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
Rainy day? Check out a movie! With four locations around Knoxville, Regal is an easy drive from anywhere in Knox County and the surrounding areas!
Regal Pinnacle Movie Tickets and Showtimes
Free! Located downtown- easy in and out with free parking. I was there recently and was up close with a Monet and a Salvidor Dali. It may little but it packs a pretty big punch!
Knoxville Museum of Art
Live Music- this is your place! Check out the schedule for who is playing. Big Gun and Skankbangers are local favorites! Short drive from Knoxville or LC to Maryville on Highway 321. Sits on same property as Harley Davidson.
The Shed
Historic!! Beautifully restored. There's not a bad seat in this house. Sound is superb. Come to see a Broadway production or hear the local symphony or a beloved feature movie. Just coming inside is worth the admission- Gorgeous!
Tennessee Theatre
Home of the minor league ball club but hosts concerts, Knox One- semi pro soccer. Newly built and strategically located to downtown. Take me out to the ball game!
Official Knoxville Smokies Website
Right on Gay Street. Come early but perfectly located for a game, grab drinks or grub! And then venture out for everything else downtown offers.
Bowling Knoxville TN - Maple Hall
The Queen of Tennessee- Dolly! She has her own theme park nestled in the hills of the Smoky Mountains. Less than an hour from Knoxville, it's a fun day with roller coasters (my fave Tennessee Tornado) with a kiddie section that's just as fun as th big people rides. Be sure to get the cinnamon bread- you'll thank me later!
Dollywood Parks & Resorts | Family Fun In Pigeon Forge, TN
Right off the interstate. The Knoxville Zoo does a great job of caring for the animals. There's always an array of animals to enjoy with camel rides for those that are interested.
Home - Zoo Knoxville
Family Bowl Night! Fun, clean place for families to enjoy competing against one another for bragging rights! The pizza isn't bad either
Bowling Alley | Family Fun | Family Bowl Strike & Spare
Local Favorites
Local Indie Book store. I love this store. Located off of Market Square downtown, it's the perfect blend of books, gifts and community.
Union Avenue Books
Their pancakes and blueberry melange- so good!! A slim stack can easily feed two people. The atmosphere is quirky and the women's restroom may be the most amusing restroom I've ever been in! Minutes from downtown
Aretha Frankensteins
This boutique will keep your closet updated and help you with the trending gifts for all ages. They love a good sale as much as me!
Snooty Patootie Boutique | Knoxville TN
My go to for a good massage. They're a full service spa with the cutest store. I walk out with a wish list everytime!
Sanctuary Day Spa in Knoxville