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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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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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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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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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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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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1. Squash those FOMO (fear of missing out) feelings! Year round, Knoxville’s event calendar is full of activities everyone will enjoy; from annual festivals like Bike Boat Brew & Bark to concerts and live music throughout the city. Following Visit Knoxville on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest will…
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After 40 years, it’s still hard to believe it happened. Even those who don’t remember the 1982 World’s Fair – and at this point, most Americans weren’t even alive then – are obliged to know something about it. It’s the answer to “What’s that big golden thing standing on the west side of downtown?”…
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