EXPLORE KNOXVILLE

So Much to See and Do

When you stay at The Tennessean, you’re in the heart of Knoxville, where the Tennessee River meets a thriving arts scene and Appalachian trails draw you in from the city’s edge.

From farmers markets and UT games to some of the best eateries in the state, we’ll send you off to 
find a lively table, exciting show, or a downtown patio. We’re happy to be your guide, but you’ll 
be exploring like a local in no time.

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  • Arts & Entertainment

    From operas, musicals, and comedy shows, to festivals, fairs, live music, theatre, and more, the soul of Knoxville is vibrant.

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    Two women smiling and chatting over breakfast and coffee at a modern kitchen island or cafe counter.

  • Restaurants & Bars

    The culinary options downtown Knoxville are seemingly endless, from award-winning chefs to hand-crafted bites.

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    Grilled fish with sauce, vegetables, and grains is presented on a white plate. A glass of red wine and other gourmet dishes fill a white table. Napkin reads "Malones".

  • History & Museums

    The culinary options downtown Knoxville are seemingly endless, from award-winning chefs to hand-crafted bites.

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    A couple discusses ancient pottery exhibits in a modern museum with exposed stone walls. The man gestures towards a display, surrounded by artifacts and informational panels.

  • Family Activities

    The culinary options downtown Knoxville are seemingly endless, from award-winning chefs to hand-crafted bites.

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    Hands hold an open booklet showcasing public art projects, including a dog mural and a sculpture installation, against a blurred art gallery. Text: "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Sculptures & Murals".

  • University of Tennessee

    Knoxville is true Vols territory, and since we’re within walking distance of the UT campus, The Tennessean is no different.

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    A gabled brick building and a clock tower stand on a sunlit grassy hill with autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.

In the Heart of Knoxville

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  • A hotel room features a white robe hanging in a partially open closet. A bed, dresser with coffee machine, and map artwork are also present. Text: COUNTY TRADING AREA clearance date
  • Three distinct cocktails and a blue menu sit on a white table. One is a martini with chocolate shavings, another a coupe glass with a dried orange, and the third a rocks glass with lemon slices. Text: The Drawing ROOM.
  • Wine bottles chill in a metal bucket, blurred in the foreground, against a white wall displaying a gold floral logo and "THE TENNESSEAN".
  • A woman smiles while riding a white bicycle on a street beside a white building reading "THE TENNESSEAN". Far right: "usbank".
  • A server in a grey suit and purple bow tie holds a "LABARRAUD" sparkling wine bottle from an ice bucket. A name tag reads "ED". Bright background.
  • Café menu board with black letters on brass rails lists coffee (Drip Coffee 12oz 16oz, Espresso 4 5) and tea. It's above a pastry display case.
  • A cocktail in a glass smoking box is being opened by a person wearing a dark vest, releasing thick smoke across a white counter.
  • A coupe glass with an amber cocktail and a spherical ice cube is stirred by a twisted bar spoon. It rests on a speckled counter, with a blurred bartender in the background.
The Tennessean, Knoxville

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