Nestled in the East Tennessee Valley along the Tennessee River, Knoxville is surrounded by opportunities to play on the water. Downtown is located just below the confluence of the Holston River and French Broad River, forming one of the nine reservoirs within an hour of the city. You can venture a…
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Basketball Begins In Knoxville in 2025, as tens of thousands of orange-clad fans cheer both men’s and women’s games, it’s hard to imagine an era without basketball . But for the first half of the nation’s history, it didn’t exist in any form. Many 19th-century Americans, from General Grant to Emily…
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The Great Smoky Mountains, an ancient and surprisingly diverse mountain range, has long captured the imagination of visitors, from modern-day tourists back to earlier settlers and Native Americans. Once home to pioneer outposts, farms, and logging operations, this tract of 522,000 acres has since…
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In your backyard, on your commute to work, at the park – birds are everywhere. Knoxville’s mild climate, hilly-to-mountainous terrain and many lakes…
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Movie, dinner, concert, bar… you've done all that before. Why not ditch the typical date idea, and show whoever you're interested in that you're a creative, spontaneous, and active person — that you think outside the box? And what better way to do so than a fun date in the great outdoors? Knoxville…
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Blount Mansion Each year, the Historic House Museums of Knoxville celebrate Statehood Day by inviting the public into the hallowed halls of their stately manners, antebellum mansions, and frontier fortifications to experience the stories of those who lived there firsthand. Visit the following sites…
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Get ready for a wildly fun adventure at Zoo Knoxville — the largest cultural institution in Knoxville and one of the premier zoos in the Southeast! Every visit helps us protect wildlife and wild places across the globe. With acres of immersive habitats and incredible up-close animal encounters, Zoo…
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While Knoxville has plenty to offer, for a certain kind of traveler – you know the type, the ones who can smell fresh-cut grass and popcorn a mile away – this city really shines when it comes to America's favorite pastime, and its fast-pitch cousin. Whether you're chasing minor league dreams…
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A common question every summer: “where to go swimming in Knoxville?” This post answers that question whether you’re looking for a natural location or an indoor/outdoor pool! 1. Where can I go swimming in Knoxville, TN? Knoxville is an aquatic playground, offering everything from the wild vibes…
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Tough, well-trapped, and cantankerous: Knoxville’s Historic Holston Hills Golf Course The site of this month’s Visit Knoxville Open is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the region, on the banks of the Holston River. Now almost a century old, Holston Hills is also one of the most historic…
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