Knoxville’s Track and Field Club (KTC) is among the largest track clubs in America, so it’s no surprise that this is a great road running town. Races such as the Expo 10K and the Knoxville Marathon have invited thousands of people from all over the region to explore Knoxville’s roads, greenways…
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School might be back in session but there’s always weeknights and weekends to spend some time with your older kiddos. Sometimes finding things that are cool enough can be hard for those with ages that end in ‘teen’. We’re here to help with this top 10 list, this one is designed for teenagers, but…
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Here are our top picks for hiking during the summer, with shaded trails and water activities nearby to help you cool off afterwards! Concord Park is teeming with great summer activities to enjoy with the whole family, including a swimming beach, dog park, playground, and kayak or bike rentals. Park…
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The Great Smoky Mountains, an ancient and surprisingly diverse mountain range, has long captured the imagination of visitors, from modern-day tourists back to earlier settlers and Native Americans. Once home to pioneer outposts, farms, and logging operations, this tract of 522,000 acres has since…
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You’ve seen it once or twice: Knoxville is a nature-loving-adventure-kinda-town. So let’s focus on the nature part and head to the great outdoors with all options from casual to extreme! We’ll start off easy… with options to go walking along the river, through a park or on a trail. Take a…
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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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Knoxville is a great place to experience by foot…but it’s even better to explore it from the treetops! Navitat Canopy Adventures is the way to do it! You might be wondering, “what is a canopy adventure?” Navitat—a mashup word meaning navigating the forest habitat —is an aerial treehouse adventure…
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East Tennessee could be called the Salamander Capital of the World! Our region is home to more salamander species than anywhere else. Over 70 species of salamander—14% of species on Earth— are native to Tennessee, with most of those living here in the eastern region. According to the National Park…
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From late March to the middle of May is the best time of year to go hunting for native wildflowers. It may surprise you all the fun and colorful species that pop up to welcome spring. Here are our top picks for hunting down native wildflowers in Knoxville. Ijams Nature Center The trails at Ijams…
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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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