National Play Outside Day
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day, and there’s no shortage of places to play in Knoxville. Here are a few of our…
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Find Waldo in Downtown Knoxville
Where’s Waldo? The question on everyone’s mind this summer. Now YOU can be a part of a real-life search in downtown Knoxville from July 1-July 31, 2024! How to join the fun: Pick up a Waldo Passport from these participating locations during the month of July in Downtown Knoxville, including…
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10 Things to Do with Kids in the Winter
The ongoing struggle, right? You’ve got kids, the weather isn’t the greatest, but boy do they have some energy! What to do? That’s not too expensive? Without spending forever in the car??? We’re here to help. Today’s post will share all the fun things to do in Knoxville with kids - bookmark and…
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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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Haunted Places in Knoxville
Knoxville may not have a haunted reputation like Savannah or New Orleans, but it has its fair share of the macabre. We’ve got quite a few spooky spots for you to check out on your next visit to Knoxville…
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Four Digital Ways to Explore Knoxville During Innov865 Week 2023
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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Guide to First Friday - Off the Beaten Path
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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Top 10 Summer Bucket List for Kids
There are several splash pads all over the city. The biggest is at the World’s Fair Park. Squeeze in a quick history lesson by taking the kids up the Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. And some geography too – you can see 360 degrees from the Observation Deck; a great time to…
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10 Things to Know About Market Square
Historic Market Square is the heart of downtown Knoxville. It’s a must-do for any visitor to our city, and we’re happy to tell you why! But you can’t know the present if you don’t know the past, so we’ll start with a brief history lesson to get your bearings. 1. Market Square History The history of…
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Statehood Day: Celebrating Tennessee’s Original New Idea
Blount Mansion Each year, the Historic House Museums of Knoxville celebrate Statehood Day by inviting the public into the hallowed halls of their stately manners, antebellum mansions, and frontier fortifications to experience the stories of those who lived there firsthand. On June 3, 2023, not only…
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