Downtown

Between the railroad and the river lies the heart of Knoxville, TN: downtown. With sidewalks and patios galore, it’s easy to walk the entire span – and yet, scooters and trolleys are also available if those heels end up being a bad idea. Park in one of the many cheap parking garages (free during nights and weekends) and then spend a worry-free afternoon galavanting around the many local parks, museums, bars, and eateries.

What is there to do Downtown?

Head downtown on the First Friday of every month for extra art, shows, and snacks
Get a view of the mountains and the city via the top of the Sunsphere
Spend the night bowling at Maple Hall or catching a show at one of the various venues!
Enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop bar or a tucked away speakeasy
Spend your day exploring the museums and historical sites!

Market

10 July
10 July
Knoxville TN 37902

Free

Market Square Farmers’ Market

What is Market Square without a... market? Well, we have good news. After over a year in an alternate location, the Saturday morning Farmer's Market is returning to our favorite venue of all: Historic Market Square! From local produce to fresh coffee to bouquets of flowers and sounds of buskers,…

02 July
02 July
Knoxville TN 37902

Free

First Friday

Downtown erupts into a magical land of art, culture, and (free!) wine and snacks on the First Friday of each month! Businesses transform into galleries, while restaurants and bars host a myriad of performances from comedy to music to poetry. Map out your First Friday experience, or simply park and…

Festival

21 August
21 August
Knoxville TN 37917

$50/person

Knoxville Brewfest

Brew Fest is the one stop shop to try out all of Knoxville's local and regional breweries - from your very favorites to ones you've yet to try - and have a whole lot of fun doing it. Best part? Your beer drinking ways are making the world a better…

Music

25 June
25 June
Knoxville TN 37902

$10-25/person

Live Music at MoB!

While we are downright giddy about live music being back, Merchants of Beer may actually have us beat. They're bringing it back for real with shows on both Friday and Saturday night! Catch Smooth Sailor with their serious summer vibes on Friday, June 25th by clicking here. Catch the Stolen Faces…

KNOX HAPPY HOURS

#Happyhour

3:00 pm
412 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

BABALU

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Enjoy Happy Hour specials Mon-Fri from 3-6pm and additional daily specials Mon-Thurs. (Margarita Monday? Sign us up.)

#Happyhour

101 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902

JIG & REEL

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Ask about their $5 Whiskey specials any day, at any hour!

#Happyhour

7:00 pm
421 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

EMO HAPPY HOUR AT KNOX BREW HUB

Monday

Enjoy $1 off all dark beers (and all the emo jams for free) every Monday at 7pm for Knox Brew Hub's Emo Happy Hour.

#Happyhour

2:00 pm
207 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

POUR TAPROOM

Wednesday

"Wine down" with half off all wines at Pour Taproom every Wednesday!

#Happyhour

3:00 pm
506 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

NAMA SUSHI BAR

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Get half off select sushi rolls and deals on select drinks at all Nama locations from 3-6pm daily or ALL DAY Mondays and Thursdays.

#Food & Drink

28 May, 2021

5 Must-Try Burgers in Knoxville

Whether you're dreaming of backyard cookouts or aesthetic patio hangs, most of us are bound to experience a craving over the next few months only a juicy burger can satisfy. Honestly, it only makes sense that Memorial Day weekend kicks off with National Burger Day!

#Outdoors

27 May, 2021

Knoxville Adventure Collective

So many of us move to Knoxville for her access to all things outdoors. Jon and the folks at Knoxville Adventure Collective can legitimately help you start experiencing and exploring it.

#All Categories

11 May, 2021

Boyd’s Jig & Reel: A Look Inside

What makes a good bar great? A bartender who can juggle pint glasses? The physical bar itself? At Jig and Reel, I would say it’s the overall essence that makes it so unique. Just as scotch is one of those special spirits that manages to distill the essence of Scotland into a bottle,…

#Food & Drink

20 March, 2021

7 Days of Asian Cuisine

Want to explore an awesome, local, Asian/Asian-American owned spot every day this week? We can help! (And your tastebuds will thank you.)

#Lifestyle

16 April, 2021

7 Date Night Ideas

So you've basically forgotten how to leave the house. We get it! To help you out, we compiled a launching pad of ideas for your next date night or girls night out!

#Food & Drink

28 February, 2021

Knox Brew Hub: A Look Inside

Knox Brew Hub is a craft beer bar, eatery, and casual launchpad of endless possibilities for those wanting to learn about the growing culture of craft beer in our Scruffy City.

#Lifestyle

26 February, 2021

7 Dog-Friendly Businesses

Next time you want to bring your pup with you on a fun night out, check out some of these indoor dog-friendly places!

#All Categories

5 January, 2021

Honeymouth: A Look Inside

#Entertainment

5 January, 2021

Knox Box Karaoke: A Look Inside

#Greenways

7 March, 2021

Your Guide to Greenways

Knoxville is home to miles upon miles of greenways connecting all over the city. This city is essentially a biker, hiker, and runner’s dream - or in our case, extreme amateur bikers, hikers, and runners. Before we get too far into this, two things are helpful to know: 1.) Greenways…

KNOX BUSINESSES

Merchants of Beer 137 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9689124 -83.9181217 https://bit.ly/3crEfVf https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/IMG_0139-e1615078952200.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Come for the beer, stay for the rad patio
Boyd's Jig & Reel 101 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9702319 -83.9185831 https://bit.ly/38x2GiF https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/JigandReel-e1615078975828.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image The coziest Scottish pub with plenty of live music and even more scotch!
KBrew in Embassy Suites 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9648021 -83.9181884 https://bit.ly/3qDAEIC https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/IMG_2503-e1615078996361.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Enjoy a cozy drink in the sophisticated vibes of Embassy Suites downtown.
Five Thirty Lounge 530 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9644907 -83.9176384 https://bit.ly/3qGxKTk https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/IMG_2504-e1615079012776.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Pretend you're on vacation as you sip your cocktail overlooking downtown Knoxville
Pour Taproom 207 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9695923 -83.919915 https://bit.ly/3bAQFKY https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/Pour-Inside-2-e1615079028709.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Froyo grew up, turned 21, and transformed into Pour Taproom - the coolest self-serve bar in town.
Knox Brew Hub 421 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9645126 -83.9199539 https://bit.ly/3rIVSpO https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/DSC_1346-scaled-e1615078881602.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image A true "hub" for all things Knoxville Beer (including, you know, the beer.)
Vienna Coffee at the Regas Building 318 N Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA 35.9705772 -83.9222281 https://bit.ly/3cl2BzK https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/DSC_0150-2-scaled-e1615086319417.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image This spot is great for long days of studying with both coffee AND a legit food menu!
Star of Knoxville 300 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.959941 -83.9134004 https://bit.ly/3bCyLHR https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/star-of-knoxville-riverboat-e1615086829508.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Take your next dinner date to the next level by casually having it on an authentic paddlewheeler down the Tennessee River!
The Golden Roast 825 Melrose Pl, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA 35.955679 -83.9320581 https://bit.ly/3l8k0Qe https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/03/IMG_2509-e1615088932234.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Feel 18 again by grabbing your coffee close to campus at the original Golden Roast location!
Mahalo Coffee Roasters 513 Union Ave SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA 35.9639085 -83.9215433
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria 200 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915, USA 35.9709055 -83.9173958
The Poppin' Picnic Company Downtown, Knoxville, TN, USA 35.9641189 -83.9201656 They don't have a physical location, but pop over to their IG @poppin.picnicco for the deets!
Babalu: Latin American Restaurant BABALU® - Knoxville, South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, USA 35.9659891 -83.9185527 https://eatbabalu.com/ https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/05/IMG_4538.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image For the drinks & tapas you need in your belly *and* on your IG feed.
Maple Hall/Maple Room Maple Hall, South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, USA 35.9659028 -83.918527 https://www.maplehallknox.com/ https://new2knox.imgix.net/2021/05/DSC_2468.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&h=245&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=270&wpsize=map_image Enjoy a night of bowling in this trendy basement bar or head upstairs for a *classy* cocktail lounge.

KNOX NEIGHBORHOOD

Market Square

Gay Street

100 Block

Old City

Fort Sanders

Upcoming Events

Live Music at MoB!
Time: June 25 @ 7:00 pm

Location: 137 S Central St
Knoxville, TN 37902 United States
Silent Disco Vaccination Celebration
Time: June 25 @ 8:00 pm

Location: 900 N Central St
Knoxville, TN 37917 United States