Savannah’s Knoxville Guidebook
Sightseeing
Scenic nature sanctuary/park less than 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville. Hiking/mountain biking trails, kayak rentals, animal habitat, etc. A great way to get outside close to downtown! Kid/pet friendly!
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveScenic nature sanctuary/park less than 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville. Hiking/mountain biking trails, kayak rentals, animal habitat, etc. A great way to get outside close to downtown! Kid/pet friendly!
Beautiful waterfront park with a 2 mile loop with elevation for walkers/runners, multiple playgrounds for children, large fields for soccer/baseball, pet friendly.
26 locals recommend
Lakeshore Park
5930 S Northshore DrBeautiful waterfront park with a 2 mile loop with elevation for walkers/runners, multiple playgrounds for children, large fields for soccer/baseball, pet friendly.
A ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Located approximately 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville.
382 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains
A ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Located approximately 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville.
Zoo Knoxville is a great getaway from the city to encounter wildlife and experience nature.
115 locals recommend
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrZoo Knoxville is a great getaway from the city to encounter wildlife and experience nature.
Downtown Knoxville's locally owned independent bookstore with a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children’s books.
6 locals recommend
Union Ave Books
517 Union AveDowntown Knoxville's locally owned independent bookstore with a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children’s books.
Only 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville, overlooks from the 2,100-foot crest of House Mountain scan the parallel ranges of the Unakas and Cumberlands some 30 miles away.
36 locals recommend
House Mountain
Only 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville, overlooks from the 2,100-foot crest of House Mountain scan the parallel ranges of the Unakas and Cumberlands some 30 miles away.
Each paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, or hydro-biking adventure includes all you need to launch from a private dock and paddle the downtown Knoxville area. Enjoy the views of bustling downtown Knoxville, local wildlife, architectural structures, and Neyland Stadium from a new perspective!
14 locals recommend
Knoxville Adventure Collective
900 Volunteer Landing LnEach paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, or hydro-biking adventure includes all you need to launch from a private dock and paddle the downtown Knoxville area. Enjoy the views of bustling downtown Knoxville, local wildlife, architectural structures, and Neyland Stadium from a new perspective!
Neighborhoods
Downtown Knoxville has it all. On Gay Street, you'll find 3 theaters, ranging from local acts, to world headliners, as well as Regal Theater for movies. Walk the loop in Market Square for many restaurant options and eclectic shops. The Old City in downtown has several nightlife options, from dance clubs, to laid back patios and fine dining.
33 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Knoxville has it all. On Gay Street, you'll find 3 theaters, ranging from local acts, to world headliners, as well as Regal Theater for movies. Walk the loop in Market Square for many restaurant options and eclectic shops. The Old City in downtown has several nightlife options, from dance clubs, to laid back patios and fine dining.
Food scene
Hip American cafe-bakery serving light, hearty & vegetarian fare including pizza with beer & wine.
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareHip American cafe-bakery serving light, hearty & vegetarian fare including pizza with beer & wine.
Nama is the premier sushi location and has been consistently voted number one for sushi in the Knoxville area.
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StNama is the premier sushi location and has been consistently voted number one for sushi in the Knoxville area.
Gourmet tacos & an extensive tequila menu offered in a dark, rustic-chic tavern with a trendy vibe.
45 locals recommend
Chivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StGourmet tacos & an extensive tequila menu offered in a dark, rustic-chic tavern with a trendy vibe.
Downtown Knoxville's best bbq with a large beer garden.
43 locals recommend
Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveDowntown Knoxville's best bbq with a large beer garden.
Locavore Southern fare, liquors galore & weekend DJs in a stylishly renovated former jewelry store.
23 locals recommend
Sapphire: Fine Food and Fancy Drinks
428 S Gay StLocavore Southern fare, liquors galore & weekend DJs in a stylishly renovated former jewelry store.
Beer garden with outdoor games and rotating food trucks. Pet/kid friendly.
29 locals recommend
Hops and Hollers
937 N Central StBeer garden with outdoor games and rotating food trucks. Pet/kid friendly.
Local Knoxville based artisan pizza restaurant engaged in the authentic old-world art of making wood-fired pizza.
11 locals recommend
Hard Knox Pizzeria
4437 Kingston PikeLocal Knoxville based artisan pizza restaurant engaged in the authentic old-world art of making wood-fired pizza.
Bare-bones eatery offering classic Southern comfort grub & soul food plus hearty sides.
17 locals recommend
Jackie's Dream
1008 E Woodland AveBare-bones eatery offering classic Southern comfort grub & soul food plus hearty sides.
Bright and cheery authentic Mediterranean restaurant serving homemade falafel, hummus, salads, gyros and more.
28 locals recommend
Yassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StBright and cheery authentic Mediterranean restaurant serving homemade falafel, hummus, salads, gyros and more.
Central Filling Station is Tennessee's first full-service food truck park. Rotating food trucks nightly, beer/beverage station with rotating options. Pet/family friendly!
36 locals recommend
Central Filling Station
900 N Central StCentral Filling Station is Tennessee's first full-service food truck park. Rotating food trucks nightly, beer/beverage station with rotating options. Pet/family friendly!
Upscale New American kitchen with veggie & gluten-free options in casually elegant surrounds.
Bistro By The Tracks
1123 Brookview Centre WayUpscale New American kitchen with veggie & gluten-free options in casually elegant surrounds.
Shops/Activities
The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA), located at 1050 World's Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, presents the rich visual legacy of East Tennessee and new art from the region and beyond.
107 locals recommend
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrThe Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA), located at 1050 World's Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, presents the rich visual legacy of East Tennessee and new art from the region and beyond.
Upscale downtown bowling alley, with many large screen televisions for sporting events, a full bar, and full food menu.
57 locals recommend
Maple Hall
414 S Gay StUpscale downtown bowling alley, with many large screen televisions for sporting events, a full bar, and full food menu.
Home to the University of Tennessee football, spend your Saturday tailgating and partaking in one of Knoxville's favorite traditions!
100 locals recommend
Neyland Stadium
1300 Phillip Fulmer WayHome to the University of Tennessee football, spend your Saturday tailgating and partaking in one of Knoxville's favorite traditions!
Alliance Brewing Company is a thriving craft brewery in Knoxville, TN
45 locals recommend
Alliance Brewing Company
1130 Sevier AveAlliance Brewing Company is a thriving craft brewery in Knoxville, TN