Places We Like & Hope You Will Too
Food scene
Voted "Nicest Place in America" by GMA a few years ago. AMAZING food and wonderful owners. Highly recommend if you like falafel, shawrma, & gyros.
Yassin's Falafel House
159 N Peters RdVoted "Nicest Place in America" by GMA a few years ago. AMAZING food and wonderful owners. Highly recommend if you like falafel, shawrma, & gyros.
Hard Knox Pizza Hardin Valley
10847 Hardin Valley RdInteresting pizza combinations, 10 minutes from the house.
Only open for lunch Monday - Friday. Food is absolutely delicious if the timing works for you.
6 locals recommend
Brown Bag
10636 Hardin Valley RdOnly open for lunch Monday - Friday. Food is absolutely delicious if the timing works for you.
We jokingly call this "Gas Station Mexican" , but don't let the building fool you. Great food and fantastic margaritas. 10 minutes from the house.
Country Burrito Fresh Mex
10636 Hardin Valley RoadWe jokingly call this "Gas Station Mexican" , but don't let the building fool you. Great food and fantastic margaritas. 10 minutes from the house.
Sports bar, good burgers & other food options, 10 minutes from the house.
7 locals recommend
Double Dogs
10639 Hardin Valley RdSports bar, good burgers & other food options, 10 minutes from the house.
Tomo Poke Bowl
10756 Hardin Valley RoadDelicious, fresh poke. Hidden from the road, but one of our favorites.
Delicious small plates in a unique atmosphere. In the heart of downtown on Gay St... just minutes from the Tennessee Theater and Market Square.
28 locals recommend
BABALU® - Knoxville
412 S Gay StDelicious small plates in a unique atmosphere. In the heart of downtown on Gay St... just minutes from the Tennessee Theater and Market Square.
Local chain. Sit down environment. Good food if you're looking for something more traditional while visiting Knoxville. Multiple locations is convenient if you're in different areas of town.
Aubrey's Cedar Bluff
Local chain. Sit down environment. Good food if you're looking for something more traditional while visiting Knoxville. Multiple locations is convenient if you're in different areas of town.
In Pursuit of Hoppiness
Local breweries we recommend
If you're a fan of sour beers, this is the place for you. Great atmosphere, appetizers menu, AMAZING sour beers. Also has a full bar if beer isn't for your whole party.
7 locals recommend
The Oak Room by Abridged
109 W Anderson AveIf you're a fan of sour beers, this is the place for you. Great atmosphere, appetizers menu, AMAZING sour beers. Also has a full bar if beer isn't for your whole party.
Two locations, usually with different options on tap. One Downtown, one in West Knoxville. Check out the website for options. We enjoy their beers.
48 locals recommend
Crafty Bastard Brewing
6 Emory PlTwo locations, usually with different options on tap. One Downtown, one in West Knoxville. Check out the website for options. We enjoy their beers.
If you like German style beer, give Schulz Brau a try. Looks like a castle, very cool atmosphere and good beer. Limited menu for food selection.
56 locals recommend
Schulz Brau Brewing Company
126 Bernard AveIf you like German style beer, give Schulz Brau a try. Looks like a castle, very cool atmosphere and good beer. Limited menu for food selection.
If you want to like beer but are more of a sweet-drink kinda person, Xul is your place. Lots of fruited sours that don't taste like a typical beer, as well amazing more traditional beer flavors. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
15 locals recommend
Xul Beer Company
213 E 5th AveIf you want to like beer but are more of a sweet-drink kinda person, Xul is your place. Lots of fruited sours that don't taste like a typical beer, as well amazing more traditional beer flavors. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Have a delicious beer in a very relaxed environment. No food menu inside, but they have a food truck.
Orange Hat Brewing Company
Have a delicious beer in a very relaxed environment. No food menu inside, but they have a food truck.
Delicious beer, delicious burgers, and other foods if burgers aren't your thing. Only downside is it's almost always crowded.... because of the aforementioned deliciousness.
Abridged Beer Company
Delicious beer, delicious burgers, and other foods if burgers aren't your thing. Only downside is it's almost always crowded.... because of the aforementioned deliciousness.
Get Outdoors!
If you're up for a challenging day hike, start early. It's about an hour and a half from the house to the trailheads, but the views at the top are totally worth it. I've hiked all 5 trails that go to the top... feel free to ask about them if you are interested.
86 locals recommend
Mount LeConte Lodge
If you're up for a challenging day hike, start early. It's about an hour and a half from the house to the trailheads, but the views at the top are totally worth it. I've hiked all 5 trails that go to the top... feel free to ask about them if you are interested.
University of Tennessee Arboretum, Oak Ridge
901 S Illinois AveShort, easy hiking trails close by.
Greenway & lots of easy trails for hiking, biking, and walking. 15 minutes from the house.
18 locals recommend
Haw Ridge Park
Greenway & lots of easy trails for hiking, biking, and walking. 15 minutes from the house.
Adventures Outdoors
695 Melton Lake DrKayak & Paddleboard rentals along Melton Hill Lake. Relaxing, flat water.
Sightseeing
Downtown Knoxville, often has events. Lots of eateries, Saturday morning farmers markets, local artwork.
270 locals recommend
Market Square
Downtown Knoxville, often has events. Lots of eateries, Saturday morning farmers markets, local artwork.
Interesting history of the area suitable for all ages.
38 locals recommend
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StInteresting history of the area suitable for all ages.