East Knoxville is rich in history, diversity, parks, and unique neighborhoods. There are many local BIPOC-owned businesses to support, the Knoxville Botanical Gardens to explore, and a ton of history to be unveiled (the birthplace of Mountain Dew is on Magnolia Ave!). All that to say, whether you want some of the best southern food in the state via Chandlers Deli or to be whisked away to the other side of the world via Zoo Knoxville, there is plenty to uncover in East Knoxville.

Click on the sub-neighborhoods below to get a better idea of where you want to start exploring!

What is there to do in East Knoxville?

• Try foods from all over the world while staying right in East Knoxville

• Go play outside in one of the many parks or meander through the Knoxville Botanical Gardens

• Enjoy a day golfing at the Holston Hills Country Club

• Hike up House Mountain (Knox County's tallest peak)!