Explore the Urban Wilderness
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Urban Wilderness
Urban Wilderness
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is a spectacular outdoor adventure area where you can hike, bike, climb, paddle, or just wander in the woods – all within the heart of the city. Over 50 miles of trails and greenways connect you to a beautiful...
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is a spectacular outdoor adventure area where you can hike, bike, climb, paddle, or just...
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Canopy & Zipline Adventures
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Navitat Ijams Adventure
This tree-based zipline adventure park is designed to thrill, educate, and inspire.
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Knoxville Golf Courses
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Golf
The golf resorts in Knoxville are ideal for players at all skill levels with full-fledged 18-hole greens as well as courses offering a quick nine.
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Outdoor Events
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KTC Group Run at Balter Beerworks
KTC Group Run at Balter Beerworks
June 25 - December 31Join Knoxville Track club's Monday evening social pace group run. Meet at Balter Beerworks and afterwards, stick around for a discounted beer!
Join Knoxville Track club's Monday evening social pace group run. Meet at Balter Beerworks and afterwards, stick around for a...
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West Bicycles Monday Night Bike Ride
West Bicycles Monday Night Bike Ride
June 25 - September 24Join us every Monday evening for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding and invite your friends. Call the store at 671-7591 or send us an email at info@westbikes.com Monday 6:15 pm Instructional pace...
Join us every Monday evening for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding and...
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Concerts on the Square Jazz Tuesdays
Concerts on the Square Jazz Tuesdays
June 26 - August 28Free live jazz from the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra on the stage at Market Square. May - August PARKING Parking is free after 6 p.m. at the City-owned Market Square, State Street and Locust Street garages.
Free live jazz from the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra on the stage at Market Square. May - August PARKING Parking is free after 6...
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Knox Bike Racing Wednesday MTB Series
Knox Bike Racing Wednesday MTB Series
June 26 - August 28Wednesday evening 10-week mountain bike race series for all levels (1st time racers to experts). Friendly competition and fun with friends - old and new! Prizes are awarded for top 3 finishers in each category. The series runs from April - August and...
Wednesday evening 10-week mountain bike race series for all levels (1st time racers to experts). Friendly competition and fun...
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Walking Club
Walking Club
June 26, 2018Join us as we walk around beautiful downtown Knoxville! The walk meets and ends on the back patio of the Downtown Grill & Brewery and typically lasts 30-45 minutes. Everyone is welcoming including puppies and babies!!!
Join us as we walk around beautiful downtown Knoxville! The walk meets and ends on the back patio of the Downtown Grill &...
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KTC Group Run
KTC Group Run
June 27 - December 26Join Knoxville Track Club and Runner's Market every Wednesday evening for a social run. All paces welcome. Distance options vary. Grab a beer with some good folks afterwards!
Join Knoxville Track Club and Runner's Market every Wednesday evening for a social run. All paces welcome. Distance options...
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Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square Farmers Market
June 27 - November 17The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products, which vary by the seasons,...
The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville....
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Story Thyme in the Garden
Story Thyme in the Garden
June 27 - October 31Grow with us! Pre-school age children are invited to join the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for Story Thyme in the Garden. Every week we’ll learn a new theme as we explore the garden, read a story book, and do a fun craft. When: Every...
Grow with us! Pre-school age children are invited to join the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for Story Thyme in the...
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West Bicycles Wednesday Night Bike Ride
West Bicycles Wednesday Night Bike Ride
June 27 - September 26Join us every Wednesday evening for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding and invite your friends. Call the store at 671-7591 or send us an email at info@westbikes.com Wednesday 6:10-8:00 pm 18+mph ....
Join us every Wednesday evening for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding...
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Concerts on the Square
Concerts on the Square
June 28, 2018The City's Concerts on the Square Series is brought to you by the City of Knoxville and Prestige Cleaners. The Variety Thursdays concert series starts May 10 and ends June 28. From 7-9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, get a sampling of the wide variety...
The City's Concerts on the Square Series is brought to you by the City of Knoxville and Prestige Cleaners. The Variety...
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Fleet Feet Sports Open Run or Walk
Fleet Feet Sports Open Run or Walk
June 28 - December 27Sometimes, a group of workout buddies is just what you need to get out there run! Join us every Thursday night at our store for a fun group run/walk. We have all levels come out, so no matter what your speed you'll have someone to keep you company....
Sometimes, a group of workout buddies is just what you need to get out there run! Join us every Thursday night at our store...
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Open Water Thursday Night Swim
Open Water Thursday Night Swim
June 28 - September 27K.O.W.S. The Knoxville Open Water Swimmers and Kayak/SUP Pilots: Adults (18+) We meet for open water swims in the Tennessee River near the Star of Tennessee Riverboat. Kayak support is provided by our partner Billy Lush Board Shop. Swimmers please...
K.O.W.S. The Knoxville Open Water Swimmers and Kayak/SUP Pilots: Adults (18+) We meet for open water swims in the Tennessee...
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Roses and Rose
Roses and Rose
June 28, 2018Roses & Rosé Wine Tasting 2018 Date: 6/28/2018 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM REGISTER FOR ROSES & ROSÉ » Come enjoy a leisurely summer evening strolling the UT Gardens with a glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, music and friends. Sample a variety of...
Roses & Rosé Wine Tasting 2018 Date: 6/28/2018 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM REGISTER FOR ROSES & ROSÉ » Come enjoy a...
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Full Moon Paddle
Full Moon Paddle
June 29, 2018(Ages 18 and up) If you think you know all about Ijams Nature Center… it becomes a whole new park after dark! Join us for a beautiful evening on the water as we paddle the Tennessee River during a full moon. What nocturnal sights and sounds await?...
(Ages 18 and up) If you think you know all about Ijams Nature Center… it becomes a whole new park after dark! Join us for a...
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City Lights Night Paddle
City Lights Night Paddle
June 30 - October 6Every Saturday evening from May 26 - Oct 6 — Come paddle on the Tennessee River as the sun sets behind the downtown Knoxville skyline. The night lights from the city create a unique paddling experience only offered at Billy Lush. Each renter is...
Every Saturday evening from May 26 - Oct 6 — Come paddle on the Tennessee River as the sun sets behind the downtown Knoxville...
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Ijams Down and Dirty Presents A Celebration of Mud
Ijams Down and Dirty Presents A Celebration of Mud
June 30, 2018(Ages 7 and up) June 29th is International Mud Day. At Ijams we love celebrating holidays so we will definitely be honoring this one! Come out to play in the mud with us and don’t forget to bring a change of clothes.
(Ages 7 and up) June 29th is International Mud Day. At Ijams we love celebrating holidays so we will definitely be honoring...
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Pint Night At Navitat Knoxville
Pint Night At Navitat Knoxville
June 30, 2018Join us at Navitat Knoxville for fun in the treetops, then raise your pint glass and "cheers" to adventure while you enjoy a beer from Trailhead Beer Market -- on us! The first 20 people to reserve adventure times between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday,...
Join us at Navitat Knoxville for fun in the treetops, then raise your pint glass and "cheers" to adventure while you enjoy a...
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The Rescue Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Rescue Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
June 30, 2018Benefits the Young-Williams Animal Center Day of Race Registration starts at 7:30 AM 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:15 AM This race is a "pet friendly" event. Participants are invited to bring their dog. See link below for...
Benefits the Young-Williams Animal Center Day of Race Registration starts at 7:30 AM 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM 1 Mile Fun...
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Tree Veneration Series, Personification of Bough and
Tree Veneration Series, Personification of Bough and
June 30, 2018The next Tree Veneration art workshop that will be offered is Personification of Bough & Limb. The class will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 30th in the Dogwood Center located at 2817 Boyds Bridge Pike. This workshop begins with an...
The next Tree Veneration art workshop that will be offered is Personification of Bough & Limb. The class will be held at...
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West Bicycles Saturday Morning Bike Ride
West Bicycles Saturday Morning Bike Ride
June 30 - October 6Join us every Saturday morning for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding and invite your friends. Call the store at 671-7591 or send us an email at info@westbikes.com Saturday 9-11am - No drop 15-16...
Join us every Saturday morning for our Escorted West Bikes Rides! All rides originate at West Bikes Let us know your riding...
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Birding with Friends
Birding with Friends
July 1 - December 1This event is part of a monthly birding series held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. No RSVP required, and you do not have to be a member of KTOS to attend. Terrain is mostly level to rolling. Come prepared with good walking shoes, water, field...
This event is part of a monthly birding series held on the 4th Wednesday of every month. No RSVP required, and you do not...
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Kayak Fishing Demo at The Cove
Kayak Fishing Demo at The Cove
July 1 - September 1Kayak Fishing Demos at Concord Park "The Cove" will be the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting in March (water/weather dependent) running through September. Join us from 5:30- 7:30 pm. Come out and try all of our makes and models of fishing kayaks....
Kayak Fishing Demos at Concord Park "The Cove" will be the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting in March (water/weather...
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Kayak Fishing Demo at the Cove
Kayak Fishing Demo at the Cove
July 1 - September 1Kayak Fishing Demos at Concord Park "The Cove" will be the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting in March (water/weather dependent) running through September. Join us from 5:30- 7:30 pm. Come out and try all of our makes and models of fishing kayaks.
Kayak Fishing Demos at Concord Park "The Cove" will be the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting in March (water/weather...
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Runners Market Saturday Group Run
Runners Market Saturday Group Run
July 1 - December 1Join us the first Saturday of every month, at 9:00 am, for a relaxed-pace run of 3 to 5.5 miles or beyond along the Third Creek and Sequoyah Hills Greenways. Enjoy coffee and other goodies provided by the gang at Runners Market.
Join us the first Saturday of every month, at 9:00 am, for a relaxed-pace run of 3 to 5.5 miles or beyond along the Third...
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Pilot Flying J Fireball 5k and Firecracker Mile
Pilot Flying J Fireball 5k and Firecracker Mile
July 3, 2018Join us for our annual 4th of July event. Bring the family and enjoy this out and back on Neyland Drive.
Join us for our annual 4th of July event. Bring the family and enjoy this out and back on Neyland Drive.
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