For more than 170 years, farmers and shoppers have helped make Knoxville’s Market Square one of downtown’s most recognizable gathering places. Here’s how it started. It’s harvest time, probably a good reason there’s a National Farmers’ Day on Oct. 12. Farmers are urgently important to every city…
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We might be biased, but Knoxville looks pretty good through a camera lens. Set between the Tennessee River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville gives photographers plenty to work with: reflective quarry water, historic architecture, colorful murals, mountain overlooks, city…
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Knoxville may not have a haunted reputation like Savannah or New Orleans, but it has its fair share of the macabre. From ghost tours in downtown Knoxville and legends tied to historic homes to eerie cemeteries and full-on Halloween attractions, we’ve got quite a few spooky spots for you to check out…
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Knoxville is a the perfect place for curious art enthusiasts, and at no time is that more evident than on First Friday. Held on — you guessed it — the first Friday of every month, Knoxville’s First Friday brings artists, galleries, shops and venues together for an evening of art, live music, food…
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Veggie burgers have come a long way from the freezer-bitten block of questionable ingredients. Today, you’ll find Knoxville restaurants serving everything from house-made black bean and quinoa patties to chickpea burgers, portobellos and other plant-based creations. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan…
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Knoxville was once famous for factory-made stuff, like socks, gauges, motorboats, T-shirts, and Dumpsters, and for sheer tonnage of commodities loaded onto outbound freight cars: lumber, coal, iron, marble. If you look closer, though, you'll find a few notable artisans here and there throughout our…
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Yoga is a great way to relax your body and mind, and it offers many benefits, from improving flexibility and strength to supporting mental well-being. Better yet, practicing yoga outside gives you the chance to connect with nature while you move. There are plenty of reasons to take your yoga…
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Hammocking is a great way to enjoy the breeze and relax outside! We chose three of the best local parks for finding the perfect hammock spot in Knoxville, but there are a few things to know before you go. When setting up your hammock, do not trample sensitive vegetation, choose a healthy tree with…
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You’ve searched “restaurants near me” and "food near me" and you've landed here. Welcome, we'd like to help! Since we don't actually know where you are , we've rounded up three Knoxville restaurants in each part of town in the hopes that you're near one of these. Sourdough pizza, Southern comfort…
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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 WIVK radio and later appeared on Cas Walker’s television program on WBIR. Today, visitors can see a…
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