With fall in full force, here are our top 5 picks for peaceful spots to reflect and be thankful this season. You will find quieter parks with great spots to sit or have a picnic, as well as places that highlight the beauty of East Tennessee, a magical place we are so thankful to live in. Collier…
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FILM FEST KNOX, the film festival, opens this November 9-12. Why is Knoxville a great place to have a film festival? One reason is that Knoxville is home to Regal Cinemas, one of the largest theater chains in the world, and they’re one of the sponsors of this festival. Another reason is that for the…
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The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog introduces one of Knoxville’s most beloved Maker Spaces, Mighty Mud, run by former Mayor’s…
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Knoxville offers year-round access to some of the best mountain biking in the Southeast. A few days in Knoxville can feature long flowy jump lines, rocky technical descents, or beautiful backcountry XC riding. Mountain biking is a staple of Knoxville’s outdoor recreation scene, and there are great…
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There’s a certain breed of traveler who loves old cemeteries. Knoxville has lots of old burying places, graveyards, churchyards, memorial parks—dozens of them, 230 years’ worth—no two are very much alike. Perhaps most rewarding is an autumn walk in Old Gray. The tree-shaded Victorian-era cemetery is…
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We hope you were able to join us for HoLa Hora Latina’s HoLa Festival in September celebrating the cultural diversity of Latin America and Hispanic Heritage Month, nationally celebrated between September 15th and October 15th. With multiple different food vendors, a dozen artisan crafts vendors…
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1. Clinch Avenue Geese Along Clinch Avenue, between Gay and State, is the big structure that contains the Tennessee Theatre. While the interior is extravagantly decorated with dozens of colorful designs and symbols from all over the world, the outside of the building is much more conservative. But…
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Along with Visit Knoxville, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County is honored to take part of a Cities of the SEC gameday blog exchange. We are excited to welcome Tennessee Volunteers football fans and invite you to read on for game day resources and ways to add to your fun when you are not busy cheering…
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Innov865 Week is an annual celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and community in Knoxville. As the first Maker City in America, we know something about innovation. Visit Knoxville is proud to be the Culture Track sponsor for Innov865 Week 2023 this year! In preparation for the week-long…
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If you’re a road cyclist, you know some of the best sights and sounds are experienced along the backroads. Knoxville makes for a great ride because it only takes a few minutes in the saddle to get to lots of greenery, rolling hills, or to reach a pretty creekside path. We’re also home to more than…
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