Mural hunting and street art searching is a popular thing to do for tourists and locals alike, but when you’re short on time, it can be hard to know where to go to find the best murals in Knoxville. We’ve got a Top 5 list of the most sought-after Knoxville murals and where to find them, along with…
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Knoxville is a great backdrop for those who live, work, and visit. So, we aren’t surprised to hear that Knoxville is the setting for two recent TV shows that are making their mark among viewers. Happy’s Place — A Bar and Small-Town Spirit Set in the heart of Knoxville, Happy’s Place centers on…
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Maybe Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell never lived here, though they did both work with a future UT scientific scholar Brown Ayres, honoree of Ayres Hall, early in his career. Still, for at least 150 years, the city has seen its share of innovative thinkers. One of the most celebrated in…
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Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is a 1,000-acre outdoor playground just minutes from downtown, perfect for adventures year-round. Whether you’re into paddling calm waters, chasing adrenaline on mountain bike trails, or simply exploring nature with the family, you’ll find your perfect fit here. To make…
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We might be biased, but we think Knoxville is a pretty city, nestled in the foothills of the Smokies and spanning the Tennessee River. It’s a photographer’s dream with so much to capture – calm reflective water in a quarry, Victorian cityscapes, an iconic skyline, botanical gardens bursting with…
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way we plan travel. With just a few keystrokes, AI tools can spin up a four-day Knoxville itinerary, find restaurants that match your tastes, or suggest nearby hiking trails. It’s quick, convenient, and often surprisingly detailed. But here’s the catch: no…
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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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