Since 1854, Market Square in Knoxville has been the place to be. It’s the heart of our downtown and basically the city's giant outdoor living room. Whether you’re looking for the best burger of your life, a bunch of local flowers, or just a place to people-watch with your dog, the Square is where it…
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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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When UT home games roll around, Knoxville comes alive — streets humming, tailgates fired up, and bars/restaurants leaning into specials, big screens, party menus, and a fan energy you can’t fake. Read on for just a FEW local places worth checking out on gameday (or before/after)! The Local Smokey…
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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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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, 2025! How to join the fun: Pick up a Waldo Passport from participating locations during the month of July in Downtown Knoxville, including familiar and…
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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. Visit the following sites…
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If you are looking for an authentic Knoxville experience, do as the locals do and take a trip to the Market Square Farmers' Market. Nestled in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Market Square Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday, May - November on the site of the former Market…
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If you've been to Knoxville in the springtime, you know that's when Knoxville blooms. We have lazy lake-filled summers, beautiful fire-pit filled falls, and mostly mild winters that all have a natural appeal of their own. But in the spring you can witness an explosion of color, variety of texture in…
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Knoxville has been home to all sorts of couples in its 230-odd years, even back to the days of Blount Mansion, and the team of William and Mary (or Molsey) Blount—whose union is remembered with the fact that Maryville, named for her, is the seat of Blount County, named for him. There have been…
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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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