🚗 Three Trails, One City: "Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways" by starting in Knoxville Knoxville is a destination in its own right, but it's also a trailhead to three of Tennessee’s most fascinating driving experiences. The Rocky Top Trail, White Lightning Trail, and Top Secret Trail all pass…
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Knoxville is photographer‑friendly terrain : a city where historic architecture, riverfront beauty, and rolling hills combine into postcard‑worthy vantage points. Whether you’re chasing sunrise panoramas, golden‑hour silhouettes, or dynamic urban shots, there’s no shortage of spots that make your…
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A Walk Through History: Exploring Downtown Knoxville, the Birthplace of Tennessee There’s something special about discovering a city on foot—especially one as rich in history and character as Knoxville. Tucked into East Tennessee, this vibrant downtown blends centuries-old stories with a modern…
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Imagine, if you can, a city that has, within a 25-minute drive on one side, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and its associated American Museum of Science and Energy. And equidistant on the opposite side, Dolly Parton’s extravagant and broadly popular theme park, Dollywood. And mountains all…
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Every city has things that you can only do in that town. You can only see the US Capitol in Washington DC. You can only try moose cheese from one farm in Sweden. And there are several things you can only experience in Knoxville! Located in Eastern Tennessee between the Cumberland Plateau and the…
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Sutherland is not quite a main drag a la Kingston Pike, but it’s no measly side street either. It does run parallel to Kingston Pike, just south of I-40 just minutes from downtown. Its eastern end is at a part of town known as Marble City (not often referred to today, and also not to be confused…
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Looking for places to take your furry friend? From pet parks to patios, dogs are welcome in Knoxville! Welcome to Barxville Humans talk about Knoxville as a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town, but for the canine community, it’s a…
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The year is winding down and there’s excitement in the air for a new year. But before we welcome 2025, 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 2026…
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If you love live music, you’re going to love Knoxville. On any night or day of the week, you can hear a great in-person music performance all over town. From large venues to little clubs and restaurants to Market Square in the center of downtown, there’s always music being performed somewhere. And…
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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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