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A Visitors Guide to the Civil War in Knoxville

Knoxville might not be the first place coming to mind when thinking of the Civil War. Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and so many more sites loom large in our memory. But Knoxville has its own story. It was a divided city, in a divided state, in a divided country. Streets, buildings, and…

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Best Local Places in Knoxville to Find Vintage Items

Everything old is new again! We’ve got another round up and this time it’s all things vintage. “Vintage” can be hard to define, but most would agree that an item would have to be at least 20 years old, but not quite 100 years old (that would move it into ‘antique’ territory). Some might argue that…

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Top 10 Places to Find Antiques in Knoxville

To antique hunters, Knoxville is like grandma's attic, where bounty awaits in every corner just waiting to be rediscovered. Whether you are a hardcore collector of 18th-century mahogany or a weekend warrior looking for that perfect mid-century lamp, the antique shops in Knoxville offer a curated…

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2025 Guide to Christmas in Knoxville

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after football season…and after dogwood season…and…well anytime is a wonderful time in Knoxville but we admit the winter holiday season is particularly delightful. We’ve rounded up our favorite activities to enjoy your favorite traditions and make new…

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The Old City Market

The Maker City blog posts take a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and feature some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This post features the Old City Market and Dogwood Arts’ Emerging Makers program. Amanda March of Old City…

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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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Local Places to Find Books

Knoxville is a city of stories, and its independent bookstores are the heart of its culture. Whether you are hunting for a first edition in the Old City, sipping a themed latte in Fountain City, or browsing romance novels in Rocky Hill, these local places to find books in Knoxville offer shelves AND…

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Special Occasion Edition: There's a Gift Basket for That

Needing a corporate or business gift? Something special for a wedding gift or housewarming? A graduation gift or a simple thinking-of-you? Visit Knoxville’s Gift Shop can personalize a gift basket for any occasion! With our wide assortment of giftable goodies, you’re sure to find a selection to suit…

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