Knoxville is a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-ARTSY-kinda town, and at no time is that more evident than on First Friday. First Friday is a monthly event, taking place – you guessed it – the first Friday of every month, where galleries and other venues throughout the city feature various artists’…
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The Holston River begins in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows for 274 miles through Virginia into Tennessee and historically, the river had great strategic importance for commerce in the Tennessee Valley. Today you can enjoy the river at Holston River Park in East Knoxville. This…
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Knoxville is a city of stories, and its independent bookstores are the heart of its culture. Whether you are hunting for a first edition in the Old City, sipping a themed latte in Fountain City, or browsing romance novels in Rocky Hill, these local places to find books in Knoxville offer shelves AND…
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Knoxville offers over 210 miles of greenways and trails countywide and has become a mountain biking destination over the past decade. The varied terrain and lush open spaces offer a wide variety of biking opportunities for families and recreational cyclists seeking relatively flat paved greenways…
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For many of us, sustainability isn’t a trend – it’s a way of life. We hope this post helps guide you to experience Knoxville consciously by supporting local makers, preserving the environment, and discovering the city in a way that truly connects you to it. 🌿 Eat with the Seasons: Farm-to-Table…
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When did Knoxvillians start drinking coffee? It’s always fun to see how Knoxvillians first responded to things we now take for granted: football, pizza, opera, steamboats, bluegrass, soft drinks, Halloween, beer, etc. We can’t do that for coffee. Coffee was always here. And that fact is surprising…
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Tucked just beyond the heart of downtown Knoxville but still a part of the buzz, the Old City invites you to look closer and immerse yourself in one of East Tennessee’s most character-rich neighborhoods. You’ll find 100+ year-old original brick pavers down Jackson Avenue, historic warehouses turned…
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One of Knoxville’s many monikers is “The Maker City,” and it’s a place full of artists and crafters, creators and hustlers, hobbyists and tinkerers, movers and shakers – makers. In addition to these creatives, you’ll find those who focus on the flavor: a fiercely creative food and drink scene rooted…
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If you’ve visited Knoxville, chances are you’ve encountered the vibrant arts scene that makes this city so special. From theater and visual art to live music, creativity is woven into the cultural fabric of East Tennessee. At the heart of it all is the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (KSO)—the oldest…
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If you’re looking for a fun and totally unique way to explore Knoxville, we’ve got just the thing: the Tennessee RiverLine. It’s a 652-mile playground for paddlers, boaters, bikers, hikers, and anyone who just loves being outside. And guess what? It all starts right here in Knoxville. That’s…
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