Knoxville has an industrial history, but never relied on just one product. From its mid-19 th -century origins, the city’s industrial base was very diverse. We made nearly everything here. The phrase “the Marble City,” was first coined to describe Knoxville’s distinctive marble and limestone products…
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East Tennessee could be called the Salamander Capital of the World! Our region is home to more salamander species than anywhere else. Over 70 species of salamander—14% of species on Earth— are native to Tennessee, with most of those living here in the eastern region. According to the National Park…
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2023 Vestival Returns Saturday, May 13, 2023 • 12pm - 5pm Candoro Marble 4450 Candoro Avenue Knoxville, TN, 37920 Vestal Arts and Heritage Association is proud to host the return of Vestival, an annual arts and music festival held on the Candoro Marble Company grounds. Vestal provides a diverse…
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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. In recognition of Earth Day, this month’s blog features zero-waste personal care and household goods company…
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Spring is here! National Picnic Day is April 23, but anytime during this beautiful season is a lovely time to spend outdoors enjoying a meal al fresco. Here are our top six picks for picnics: 1. Suttree Landing Park Suttree Landing Park sits along the shoreline of the Tennessee River in SoKno. With…
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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 features the Visit Knoxville Visitors Center and its Gift Shop located in the heart of…
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Take a Sunday-afternoon stroll to behold Knoxville's ecclesiastical architecture! Churches are often the most striking buildings in any city, and that’s certainly the case in Knoxville. The stories behind downtown’s historic churches make them interesting to look…
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A great catch on the bank of the Tennessee River right across from Neyland Stadium Knoxville’s access to a multitude of lakes and its mild climate produces fishing that’s impressing anglers from all around the country. Elite anglers recognize our area as a top fishing destination, with the…
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Get ready for an incredible experience at the Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival International Street Fair! On Saturday, April 22nd from 10am to 9pm, downtown Knoxville will come alive with a fantastic celebration of the performing arts. With over 100 vendors and 750 entertainers performing on four…
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The Comet is Coming by Fabrice Bourgelle courtesy Big Ears Why do people come to Knoxville from all 50 states and nearly two dozen countries – traveling hundreds, even thousands of miles – filling our downtown hotels, restaurants, shops, bars, sidewalks and venues for four days or more – to attend…
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