Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
Locally owned, amazing staff and great burgers and ice cream. Downhome kind of place that's close by. Closed Sunday
Kay's Ice Cream
6200 Chapman HwyLocally owned, amazing staff and great burgers and ice cream. Downhome kind of place that's close by. Closed Sunday
Very close, good tacos and lots of good beer and margaritas a specialty too. Open late (2 am) and also family friendly, outdoor seating. Can walk to Baker Creek Preserve from restaurant.
Local newspaper (Inside of Knoxville) reads:
"SoKno Taco Cantina... is near several Knoxville landmarks. The Round-Up Restaurant, a south Knoxville institution for at least four decades.. Of course, the most talked about neighbor is just a block away at the Baker Creek Preserve, with bike and walking. The food is prepared fresh from scratch everyday, with an emphasis on, good food, well prepared, at blue-collar prices."
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SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikeVery close, good tacos and lots of good beer and margaritas a specialty too. Open late (2 am) and also family friendly, outdoor seating. Can walk to Baker Creek Preserve from restaurant.
Local newspaper (Inside of Knoxville) reads:
"SoKno Taco Cantina... is near several Knoxville landmarks. The Round-Up Restaurant, a south Knoxville institution for at least four decades.. Of course, the most talked about neighbor is just a block away at the Baker Creek Preserve, with bike and walking. The food is prepared fresh from scratch everyday, with an emphasis on, good food, well prepared, at blue-collar prices."
Its a another South Knox favorite. Also serves local beer.
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Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveIts a another South Knox favorite. Also serves local beer.
Best BBQ in town, great ribs and burgers, you name it. Down home eating and nice local owners, a family favorite for us.
Partons Smokin Butz BBQ
10211 Chapman HwyBest BBQ in town, great ribs and burgers, you name it. Down home eating and nice local owners, a family favorite for us.
From website: As warm weather sweeps East Tennessee, we wake up to new sights and smells every morning ... dogwood, redbud, and wildflowers outdoors, and equally enticing aromas inside SoKno Market. Start your day with a cup of SoKno Joe and a breakfast sandwich, or stop by for lunch and try one of our craft sodas and a panini stuffed with Fox's Famous peachwood smoked barbecue. Can't get away until later? Wake up on your drive home with a handcrafted milkshake -- our Rocketman features Chadwick's Churn Vanilla Bean ice cream and a shot of our signature cold brew coffee.
Features local artists.
SoKno Market
2014 W Governor John Sevier HwyFrom website: As warm weather sweeps East Tennessee, we wake up to new sights and smells every morning ... dogwood, redbud, and wildflowers outdoors, and equally enticing aromas inside SoKno Market. Start your day with a cup of SoKno Joe and a breakfast sandwich, or stop by for lunch and try one of our craft sodas and a panini stuffed with Fox's Famous peachwood smoked barbecue. Can't get away until later? Wake up on your drive home with a handcrafted milkshake -- our Rocketman features Chadwick's Churn Vanilla Bean ice cream and a shot of our signature cold brew coffee.
Features local artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot, often has a food truck parked in front for good local eats. Nice local scene, family friendly with games for kids of all ages and outdoor seating.
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Trailhead Beer Market
1317 Island Home AveGreat spot, often has a food truck parked in front for good local eats. Nice local scene, family friendly with games for kids of all ages and outdoor seating.
Маяк Пеггис-Ков
1130 Sevier AveClose and easy.
Essentials
Locally owned market that also sells delicious burgers and homemade "fast food." You can get it all from here.
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Handy Dandy Food Market
3215 S Haven RdLocally owned market that also sells delicious burgers and homemade "fast food." You can get it all from here.
I try to hit the Handy Dany first but Kroger is just as close if you need a big shopping trip in the area.
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Kroger Pharmacy
4918 Kingston PikeI try to hit the Handy Dany first but Kroger is just as close if you need a big shopping trip in the area.
Local co-op/health food store, not in the neighborhood but close and worth the drive for good groceries.
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Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StLocal co-op/health food store, not in the neighborhood but close and worth the drive for good groceries.
Parks & Nature
The Ijams Nature Center is a beautiful and educational 300-acre preserve that falls within the Urban Wilderness. Complete with trails, indoor and outdoor play spaces, and a wide variety of educational exhibits, Ijams has long been a favorite area for families living in and visiting Knoxville. Recently, exciting new offerings have emerged with the opening of a new challenge park and zipline/canopy tour experience from Asheville-based Navitat. Bring your bikes or walk. Swim at the Mead Quarry or rent a Kayak or paddle board.
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Природный центр Иджамс
2915 Island Home AveThe Ijams Nature Center is a beautiful and educational 300-acre preserve that falls within the Urban Wilderness. Complete with trails, indoor and outdoor play spaces, and a wide variety of educational exhibits, Ijams has long been a favorite area for families living in and visiting Knoxville. Recently, exciting new offerings have emerged with the opening of a new challenge park and zipline/canopy tour experience from Asheville-based Navitat. Bring your bikes or walk. Swim at the Mead Quarry or rent a Kayak or paddle board.
Nice family park. Enjoy picnic tables, tennis courts, baseball field, playground, and miles of paved trails all along the TN river (which connect to IJAMS).
Island Home Park
2225 Estelle CirNice family park. Enjoy picnic tables, tennis courts, baseball field, playground, and miles of paved trails all along the TN river (which connect to IJAMS).
New park along the TN river with paved trails, playgrounds, and views. Close to local shops (Trailhead and Alliance Brewery, and Honey Bee Coffee)
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Парк Suttree Landing Park
1001 Waterfront Drive SENew park along the TN river with paved trails, playgrounds, and views. Close to local shops (Trailhead and Alliance Brewery, and Honey Bee Coffee)
Also a part of the South Loop trail of the Urban Wilderness (in back yard of this property). According to Blue ridge outdoor magazine: The Urban Wilderness is one of the crown jewels of today’s thriving outdoor scene in Knoxville. Consisting of 1,000 acres, 5 parks, and 42 miles of trails, this interconnected system of mostly single-track trails is a hotbed for running, hiking, and biking. The Main Loop of the Corridor is a 12.5 mile route that connects all of the various parks and their systems. A couple of must-see areas of the loop include the Hastie Natural Area which offers a lot for mountain bikers and trail runners and Mead’s Quarry (beautiful lake to swim in).
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William Hastie Natural Area
1302 Margaret RdAlso a part of the South Loop trail of the Urban Wilderness (in back yard of this property). According to Blue ridge outdoor magazine: The Urban Wilderness is one of the crown jewels of today’s thriving outdoor scene in Knoxville. Consisting of 1,000 acres, 5 parks, and 42 miles of trails, this interconnected system of mostly single-track trails is a hotbed for running, hiking, and biking. The Main Loop of the Corridor is a 12.5 mile route that connects all of the various parks and their systems. A couple of must-see areas of the loop include the Hastie Natural Area which offers a lot for mountain bikers and trail runners and Mead’s Quarry (beautiful lake to swim in).
According to Blue Ridge Magazine: The greenway system is truly impressive here with over 65 miles of trails spanning the city. To cap off your first big day of adventure, take a spin or a run from the Outdoor Adventure Center alongside the Tennessee River on the Neyland Greenway to the UT Gardens. From there head north along the Third Creek Greenway through Tyson Park until reaching the Bearden Beer Market. This extremely popular hangout is perfect with a wide selection of brews and an outdoor beer garden.
Third Creek Greenway
Third Creek GreenwayAccording to Blue Ridge Magazine: The greenway system is truly impressive here with over 65 miles of trails spanning the city. To cap off your first big day of adventure, take a spin or a run from the Outdoor Adventure Center alongside the Tennessee River on the Neyland Greenway to the UT Gardens. From there head north along the Third Creek Greenway through Tyson Park until reaching the Bearden Beer Market. This extremely popular hangout is perfect with a wide selection of brews and an outdoor beer garden.
Getting Around
Main bus terminal. Can pick up KAT bus on Red Bud Road and Chapman Hwy.
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Knoxville Area Transit
301 E Church AveMain bus terminal. Can pick up KAT bus on Red Bud Road and Chapman Hwy.
Here you will find maps, workshops, bike/canoe/SUP rentals and more.
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Knoxville Adventure Collective
900 Volunteer Landing LnHere you will find maps, workshops, bike/canoe/SUP rentals and more.
Sightseeing
Historical fort with cheap admission, great close family stop.
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James White Fort
205 E Hill AveHistorical fort with cheap admission, great close family stop.
Here's what Blue Ridge Magazine had to say "How about waking up to a morning dip within a deep blue lake set amidst rugged sheer cliffs? The Ft. Dickerson quarry is a perfect way to start your day with a location only minutes from the house. There are even a few trails here along the bluffs to get in a short morning leg-stretcher. Also a historical land mark with much to see."
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Каньон и водопад Эль-Сальто
3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SW Here's what Blue Ridge Magazine had to say "How about waking up to a morning dip within a deep blue lake set amidst rugged sheer cliffs? The Ft. Dickerson quarry is a perfect way to start your day with a location only minutes from the house. There are even a few trails here along the bluffs to get in a short morning leg-stretcher. Also a historical land mark with much to see."
Entertainment & Activities
Stop by the Visit Knoxville visitor center downtown (free parking) and pick up maps, information, merchandise, and more. This place and its staff are a wealth of knowledge for the trails and outdoor opportunities all over the city.
visitknoxville.com
Live music for blue plate special every workday at 12:00 and kids stuff music at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Home to local radio station WDVX.
WDVX.com
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Visit Knoxville
301 S Gay StStop by the Visit Knoxville visitor center downtown (free parking) and pick up maps, information, merchandise, and more. This place and its staff are a wealth of knowledge for the trails and outdoor opportunities all over the city.
visitknoxville.com
Live music for blue plate special every workday at 12:00 and kids stuff music at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Home to local radio station WDVX.
WDVX.com
Very close to house and plenty to do for entire family. New tiger display.
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Зоопарк Ноксвилл
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrVery close to house and plenty to do for entire family. New tiger display.