Rachel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This historical jewel is a treasure! The restaurant has some great home cooked meals and the gift shop contains local merchandise.
57 locals recommend
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville HwyThis historical jewel is a treasure! The restaurant has some great home cooked meals and the gift shop contains local merchandise.
There are some great picnic areas and hiking trails in this gorgeous state park. Check out the museum for what life was like in this area through the generations.
26 locals recommend
Norris Dam State Park
125 Village Green CirThere are some great picnic areas and hiking trails in this gorgeous state park. Check out the museum for what life was like in this area through the generations.
Check out the Paddle-boarding nearby at the quarry. It’s super fun!
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveCheck out the Paddle-boarding nearby at the quarry. It’s super fun!
Food scene
Hands down the best pizza you will eat. This place is owned by some amazing folks who know their stuff. It has been reviewed nationally and has the best gelato! You will not be disappointed!
47 locals recommend
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
516 Williams StHands down the best pizza you will eat. This place is owned by some amazing folks who know their stuff. It has been reviewed nationally and has the best gelato! You will not be disappointed!
You can’t come to Knoxville and not have Cruze Farm ice cream!
44 locals recommend
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
445 S Gay StYou can’t come to Knoxville and not have Cruze Farm ice cream!
Best for brunch! We love going here on the weekend for a sweet and/or savory crepe! Don’t forget the homemade beignets. This place is a mainstay and has been around for a long time.
32 locals recommend
The French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveBest for brunch! We love going here on the weekend for a sweet and/or savory crepe! Don’t forget the homemade beignets. This place is a mainstay and has been around for a long time.
Every city needs a Market Square! There are too many places to mention, but our top favs include Tomato Head and Cafe 4. The truffle fries are to die for.
270 locals recommend
Market Square
Every city needs a Market Square! There are too many places to mention, but our top favs include Tomato Head and Cafe 4. The truffle fries are to die for.
This locally owned Mexican restaurant is one of our favorites for great atmosphere and fun tacos. We love the guacamole just as much as the wings.
45 locals recommend
Chivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StThis locally owned Mexican restaurant is one of our favorites for great atmosphere and fun tacos. We love the guacamole just as much as the wings.
Vega is within walking distance and while it might not have the atmosphere of a downtown Knoxville place, the food is just as good, if not better. Chef Fletch came home to Norris after traveling the country as a celebrity chef. Think Dinners, Drive in, and Dives meets up-scale weekly specials. We do wings most Fridays-no sauce-and get the sauces on the side.
VEGA Cafe & Smokehaus
8 West Norris RoadVega is within walking distance and while it might not have the atmosphere of a downtown Knoxville place, the food is just as good, if not better. Chef Fletch came home to Norris after traveling the country as a celebrity chef. Think Dinners, Drive in, and Dives meets up-scale weekly specials. We do wings most Fridays-no sauce-and get the sauces on the side.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Clinton — This antique haven has some of the best antique shopping in the southeast. It’s adorable-Hallmark has filmed here!
Market Street
Market StreetDowntown Clinton — This antique haven has some of the best antique shopping in the southeast. It’s adorable-Hallmark has filmed here!