Dolly Parton’s Knoxville: Where Her Music Career Began

• 10 minute read

Did Dolly Parton get her start in Knoxville? Knoxville played an important role in Dolly Parton’s early career. Beginning at age 10, she traveled from Sevier County to Knoxville to perform on…

Category History

Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight – A Wild Tale of Knoxville Genealogy

• 13 minute read

History enthusiasts from around the world come to Knoxville, Tennessee, to explore the historic homes, buildings, sites and artifacts our city has to offer. But for travelers with family ties to East…

Category Family-Friendly

10 Fall Things to Do with Kids in Knoxville

• 7 minute read

Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. Every season in Knoxville is truly unique, but when summer comes to a close, you’ll find all kinds of reasons to fall in love with this artful, adventuresome city…

Category Food & Drink

A Guide to Tea in Knoxville: Where to Sip, Slow Down, and Savor the Moment

• 3 minute read

Knoxville may be better known for coffee culture and Southern comfort food, but tucked throughout the city is a quietly thriving tea scene—one that ranges from whimsical tearooms to elegant…