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Kristen Combs
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Kristen Combs

Kristen Combs is the Director of Communications & Social Strategies for Visit Knoxville. With an extensive knowledge of Knoxville as a tourist destination, Kristen is also the author of 100 Things to Do in Knoxville Before You Die, published by Reedy Press and available in the Visitors Center Gift Shop. Find Kristen on Instagram at @100thingsknoxville.

10 Romantic Things to Do in Knoxville, TN

Doesn’t everyone find food romantic? If you’re not so good at planning and would like a guide, we’ve got a solution. Try Knoxville Food Tours. It’s a great experience to try some new nibbles and learn some history along the way. Our biggest piece of advice? Go HUNGRY! Oh, and second piece of advice…

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Places to Find Pho and Ramen in Knoxville

Winter is the season for a warm meal, and what is more comforting than a hot bowl of soup? Luckily Knoxville has everything from lobster bisque to classic chicken noodle, but today we’re focused on pho and riveted on ramen! Pho is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat…

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Top 10 Date Night Ideas in Knoxville

The year just flies by with such a whirlwind it can sometimes be hard to disconnect and reconnect with the ones who matter in our lives. As the temperatures go down this fall, things can heat up – today we’ve got several ideas for romantic date nights (or mornings…or afternoons)! 1. First Friday…

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Top Hot Dogs in Knoxville

This post is really just an excuse to say the phrase “hot dog blog” – enjoy! Starting with an obvious choice with hot dog in the name, Curious Dog is a must in the Old City. With over 30 options, there’s no way you won’t find a dog to fall for here. The classic Curious Dog is topped with potato…

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Guide to First Friday

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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Fave Photos of 2024

The year is winding down and there’s excitement in the air for a new year. But before we welcome 2024, we wanted to share a few of our favorite Knoxville photos captured this year. Sit back with a cuppa, and hope this inspires you to come for a visit in 2025! View this post on…

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Kid Reviewed Attractions in Knoxville

POV: You’re planning a trip with the fam and you’re overwhelmed with all the options, or maybe you don’t even know where to start. We got you! Here’s a quick post on guaranteed winning attractions: Little Kids From crawlers to age 10, look no further than Muse Knoxville. A STEAM (that’s Science…

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Christmas at the Historic Homes of Knoxville

Knoxville is very proud of its seven Historic House Museums, and they all have many opportunities to learn about life in this region from various eras. The holiday season is especially festive with open houses and other events. Let’s get to it to see what each of these homes have to offer during the…

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Knoxville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2024

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen minding green bean casseroles and basting turkeys. Lucky for you, a number of local restaurants are ready to feed you and your family. From pick-up full menus to buffets and sit-down meals, Knoxville is full of Thanksgiving options and we’ve…

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