Pet Friendly Activities in Knoxville

Knoxville is Dog-Gone Friendly!

Knoxville has gone to the dogs - literally!  There's no better place to bring your furry best friend than to the up and coming place known as Scruffy City.  Knoxville is known for its southern hospitality to human folk, but we love and cater to our four-legged friends as well.  

Throughout Knoxville you will find welcoming signs for your dog like fresh bowls of water just waiting to be lapped, dog-friendly events, and plenty of area parks for your pooch to roam free. Knoxville is most definitely the perfect playground for your furry family member to explore mountaintops, trails and enjoy splashing in the area "watering holes."

They can sniff out delicious unique cuisine or local craft breweries with dog-friendly patios for you and your pal to enjoy together. Your companion will get plenty of exercise too exploring the very walkable downtown. 

Visiting Knoxville with your pooch has never been easier or more fun!

Pet-Friendly Events in Knoxville

  • Dog Daze at Village Green

    Dog Daze at Village Green
    August 14, 2020

    DOG DAZE IV @ Village Green Shopping Center is presented by TDS Telecom. This will be a 3 Day Festival of fun, food, shopping and competition! SHOP FARRAGUT and Town of Farragut have teamed up with Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs...

    DOG DAZE IV @ Village Green Shopping Center is presented by TDS Telecom. This will be a 3 Day Festival of fun, food, shopping...

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  • Mardi Growl Parade

    Mardi Growl Parade
    March 6, 2021

    Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to help us celebrate the 14th annual Mardi Growl Parade and Festival presented by Merchants of Beer. Join more than 15,000 participants and their pets as we march through the streets of downtown Knoxville to...

    Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to help us celebrate the 14th annual Mardi Growl Parade and Festival presented by...

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  • Bike Boat Brew & Bark

    Bike Boat Brew & Bark

    Bike Boat Brew & Bark celebrates the outdoor adventurer, the dog lover, the craft beer enthusiast, the local and the tourist looking to discover a secret in Knoxville’s urban wilderness. It’s a place where you can ride your bike,...

    Bike Boat Brew & Bark celebrates the outdoor adventurer, the dog lover, the craft beer enthusiast, the local and the...

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Knoxville is for Dog Lovers

The Knoxville Exclusive Blog: From a Dog's Perspective

Dog-Friendly Wilderness

  • Urban Wilderness

    Urban Wilderness

    Located just three miles from downtown. Knoxville's 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness is ideal for hiking, biking, paddling, birding, and trail running and features more than 50 miles of trails, a nature center, historic sites, the Tennessee...

    Located just three miles from downtown. Knoxville's 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness is ideal for hiking, biking,...

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Dog-Friendly History

  • War Dog Memorial

    War Dog Memorial

    A noble Doberman pinscher represents hundreds of heroic war dogs that served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. It honors war dogs & symbolizes the special connection people share with dogs. It's an exact replica of the official memorial in...

    A noble Doberman pinscher represents hundreds of heroic war dogs that served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. It...

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