As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, there is nothing better than cozying up in a local bookstore. Luckily for you, Knoxville has 6 great options that fit the needs of book lovers far and wide. 1. Union Avenue Books This shop checks all the boxes – locally owned, independent, hosts…
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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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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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The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. In recognition of Earth Day, this month’s blog features zero-waste personal care and household goods company…
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The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where Makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features the Visit Knoxville Visitors Center and its Gift Shop located in the heart of…
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The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features Whimsy & A Dream, a shop where you can find many local and regional makers, and…
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On October 26, 1796, Tennessee became the 16 th state admitted to the union after Independence Day. In honor of this momentous occasion, October 26 is known as National Tennessee Day. One of the most recognizable symbols of Tennessee, the Tri-Star, sits proudly in the center of its state flag. The…
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Psst…Did You Miss These Openings? Keeping track of what’s new in the world of restaurants, shops, and attractions is a near impossible task, especially if you haven’t visited Knoxville in while. This post highlights just a few of this year’s openings throughout the county that you might have missed…
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Refresh your seasonal dress and décor with a few new styles that are sure to become regular staples. Visit Knoxville’s Visitors Center Gift Shop is bringing even more locally made swag to Downtown Knoxville fresh off the press just in time for Fall! With the leaves changing and Vol Game Days right…
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As the days get shorter and July fades into the sunset, August patiently waits on the horizon. The ongoing sweltering heat may fool one into thinking it is here for good, but summer is officially simmering down, and school season is swinging on in. August marks the perfect time to wait out summer’s…
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