Knoxville Guidebook
Food and Drinks in Walking/Short Ride Distance
This bakery is loved by the locals. Don't leave Knoxville without trying their croissants. They have an outdoor patio and offer curbside pickup. And this place is conveniently located right next to the Old North Knoxville neighborhood!
62 locals recommend
Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StThis bakery is loved by the locals. Don't leave Knoxville without trying their croissants. They have an outdoor patio and offer curbside pickup. And this place is conveniently located right next to the Old North Knoxville neighborhood!
Located in the Happy Holler Historic District, Three Rivers Market is Knoxville's favorite organic grocery store. Great selection of fresh local produce, meats, and dairy. Cool atmosphere. Nice people. Amazing smells of hot bar. And they take health safety seriously.
49 locals recommend
Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StLocated in the Happy Holler Historic District, Three Rivers Market is Knoxville's favorite organic grocery store. Great selection of fresh local produce, meats, and dairy. Cool atmosphere. Nice people. Amazing smells of hot bar. And they take health safety seriously.
K Brew
1138 N BroadwayLocals' favorite coffee shop. Check it out when walking to downtown.
Excellent German beer. Great place to meet with friends outdoors.
56 locals recommend
Schulz Brau Brewing Company
126 Bernard AveExcellent German beer. Great place to meet with friends outdoors.
Love their name and beer! Check them out on your way to downtown.
48 locals recommend
Crafty Bastard Brewing
6 Emory PlLove their name and beer! Check them out on your way to downtown.
Great flats, salads, chicken wings and beer. Patio in the back. Relaxed atmosphere.
43 locals recommend
Central Flats and Taps
1204 N Central StGreat flats, salads, chicken wings and beer. Patio in the back. Relaxed atmosphere.
I love this place! Unique design; and great food and beer. Notice that their website https://www.abridgedbeer.com/ lists 2 locations, and we are talking about their northern location, The Oak Room.
7 locals recommend
The Oak Room by Abridged
109 W Anderson AveI love this place! Unique design; and great food and beer. Notice that their website https://www.abridgedbeer.com/ lists 2 locations, and we are talking about their northern location, The Oak Room.
Magpies Bakery
846 N Central StA Visit Knoxville article will describe much better why you should walk through Happy Holler on your way to downtown: https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/popular-spots/happy-holler/
6 locals recommend
Happy Holler Historic District
A Visit Knoxville article will describe much better why you should walk through Happy Holler on your way to downtown: https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/popular-spots/happy-holler/
If you are staying north of downtown, this cool place will be right on your walk to downtown.They will serve you gourmet brick oven pizza and nice wine. For dessert, try their gelato!
47 locals recommend
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
516 Williams StIf you are staying north of downtown, this cool place will be right on your walk to downtown.They will serve you gourmet brick oven pizza and nice wine. For dessert, try their gelato!
Yee-Haw Brewing (Knoxville)
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Next Level Brewing Company
700 N BroadwayXul Beer Company
213 E 5th AveBistro By The Tracks
1123 Brookview Centre WayParks and Nature
Sharps Ridge Memorial Park is just a few minutes drive from the place It has some of the best views of the Knoxville skyline and more than 5 miles of well-draining single track trail, ranging from flowy to black-diamond mountain bike specific downhill.
Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive
Sharps Ridge Memorial Park DriveSharps Ridge Memorial Park is just a few minutes drive from the place It has some of the best views of the Knoxville skyline and more than 5 miles of well-draining single track trail, ranging from flowy to black-diamond mountain bike specific downhill.
20 minutes drive to House Mountain, and you can experience 6 miles of hiking trails on its steep wooded slopes, scenic views from the top, and a variety of bird and plant life.
36 locals recommend
House Mountain
20 minutes drive to House Mountain, and you can experience 6 miles of hiking trails on its steep wooded slopes, scenic views from the top, and a variety of bird and plant life.
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveDowntown Favorites
Very nice atmosphere and great food. Outdoor seating.
Our daughter used to work there while at UT, and we celebrated her graduation there. They printed a special occasion menu for our table. It was so touching and sweet!
15 locals recommend
Chesapeake's
415 Union Ave SWVery nice atmosphere and great food. Outdoor seating.
Our daughter used to work there while at UT, and we celebrated her graduation there. They printed a special occasion menu for our table. It was so touching and sweet!
Small place, but there are a few tables for outside seating. We usually make our own crepes on weekends, but if you don't have time or tools, this is the place to go for crepes.
32 locals recommend
The French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveSmall place, but there are a few tables for outside seating. We usually make our own crepes on weekends, but if you don't have time or tools, this is the place to go for crepes.
Our all time favorite place in Knoxville. And pizza #8 is all time favorite on the menu. Our friends love their salads. They have something good and fresh for everyone. It's a must-visit for Knoxville. The outdoor seating area is right on the Market Square, so during good old pre-Covid times, you could also enjoy live music if you get there at the time of concerts.
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareOur all time favorite place in Knoxville. And pizza #8 is all time favorite on the menu. Our friends love their salads. They have something good and fresh for everyone. It's a must-visit for Knoxville. The outdoor seating area is right on the Market Square, so during good old pre-Covid times, you could also enjoy live music if you get there at the time of concerts.
Inquire about their half-price rolls on Monday and Thursday specials (4pm -close)
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StInquire about their half-price rolls on Monday and Thursday specials (4pm -close)
Tupelo Honey on the Market Square is loved equally by locals and the visitors. They have an outdoor seating area.
48 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
1 Market SquareTupelo Honey on the Market Square is loved equally by locals and the visitors. They have an outdoor seating area.
Live music in pre-Covid times, great pizza, great beer, great atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
200 E Jackson AveLive music in pre-Covid times, great pizza, great beer, great atmosphere.
Live music during the pre-Covid times, casual atmosphere in the heart of the Old City
44 locals recommend
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
101 S Central StLive music during the pre-Covid times, casual atmosphere in the heart of the Old City
The Pilot Light
106 E Jackson AveWe've heard great live music there! Oh good old pre-Covid times!
Italian style pizza baked in a real wood fire-burning oven. The smell and flavor are incredible. High-quality ingredients.
Check them out on your walk to downtown.
47 locals recommend
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
516 Williams StItalian style pizza baked in a real wood fire-burning oven. The smell and flavor are incredible. High-quality ingredients.
Check them out on your walk to downtown.
Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveLocals' favorite bbq place in downtown
Chivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StKaizen
127 S Central StMaple Hall
414 S Gay StRadius Rooftop Lounge
507 South Gay StreetMarble City Market
333 West Depot AvenuePotchke
Food places with a view
Calhoun's on the River has a fantastic view of the river and bridges. The food is awesome, as is the atmosphere
81 locals recommend
Calhoun's On The River
400 Neyland DrCalhoun's on the River has a fantastic view of the river and bridges. The food is awesome, as is the atmosphere
Radius Rooftop Lounge
507 South Gay StreetFive Thirty Lounge
530 South Gay StreetPlaces to Visit in Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrThis is the University of Tennessee 8-acre botanical garden on Neyland Dr. Scenic, peaceful place with impressive variety of flora. You can have a picnic, take pictures, or just walk around and enjoy various gardens. Free two-hour visitor parking. Free admission.
27 locals recommend
UT Gardens
2518 Jacob DrThis is the University of Tennessee 8-acre botanical garden on Neyland Dr. Scenic, peaceful place with impressive variety of flora. You can have a picnic, take pictures, or just walk around and enjoy various gardens. Free two-hour visitor parking. Free admission.
A short 13 minutes drive, and you are in the center of Knoxville Urban Wilderness area, "an urban playground for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, anglers and paddlers!," to quote Visit Knoxville.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveA short 13 minutes drive, and you are in the center of Knoxville Urban Wilderness area, "an urban playground for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, anglers and paddlers!," to quote Visit Knoxville.
Market Square
Walk to downtown through the historic Forth and Gill neighborhood, Luttrell street, and you won't be disappointed with the beautiful architecture of the old houses.
14 locals recommend
Fourth & Gill
Walk to downtown through the historic Forth and Gill neighborhood, Luttrell street, and you won't be disappointed with the beautiful architecture of the old houses.
Read more about the Historic Old North Knoxville neighborhood at https://oldnorthknoxville.org/
6 locals recommend
Old North Knoxville
Read more about the Historic Old North Knoxville neighborhood at https://oldnorthknoxville.org/
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrSunsphere
810 Clinch AveLocated at the World's Fair Park
University of Tennessee
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole AveZoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrKnoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole AveUT Gardens
2518 Jacob DrSunsphere
810 Clinch AveNavitat Knoxville
2915 Island Home AveTake the Luttrell street on your way to downtown to see a variety of historic houses, including the work of renown architect George Franklin Barber.
Luttrell Street
Luttrell StreetTake the Luttrell street on your way to downtown to see a variety of historic houses, including the work of renown architect George Franklin Barber.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrEast Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StThree Rivers Rambler
2560 University Commons WayNeighborhoods
Fourth & Gill
Old North Knoxville