Food Scene
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareIf I've ever had a better burger in my life, I can't recall it.
Another good restaurant choice. This restaurant has a ton of different food items on their menu. The Grill & Brewery also brews their own beer.
43 locals recommend
Downtown Grill & Brewery
424 S Gay StAnother good restaurant choice. This restaurant has a ton of different food items on their menu. The Grill & Brewery also brews their own beer.
Tupelo Honey
1 Market SquareGreat restaurant, especially for brunch.
Bistro At the Bijou
807 S Gay StThe best value brunch in town.
Another great restaurant. They feature five entree items on their menu. They have jazz band play at brunch on Sunday mornings.
FIVE Knoxville
430 South Gay StreetAnother great restaurant. They feature five entree items on their menu. They have jazz band play at brunch on Sunday mornings.
Wild Wing Cafe
11335 Campbell Lakes DrMy favorite restaurant in West Knoxville/Farragut.
The place to go to for a number of different bars, venues, shopping and restaurants. They have a farmer's market on Saturday mornings until 2 p.m. Market Square also has an ice skating rink in winter.
270 locals recommend
Market Square
The place to go to for a number of different bars, venues, shopping and restaurants. They have a farmer's market on Saturday mornings until 2 p.m. Market Square also has an ice skating rink in winter.
The food at this restaurant is fantastic. If you plan on dining here during the weekend, you'll probably need reservations.
29 locals recommend
J.C. Holdway
501 Union Ave SWThe food at this restaurant is fantastic. If you plan on dining here during the weekend, you'll probably need reservations.
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWFieldhouse Social
2525 University Commons WayThe best place to watch a big game.
Everything Else
Seats more than 100,000 people and is one of college football's most iconic stadiums.
100 locals recommend
Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer WaySeats more than 100,000 people and is one of college football's most iconic stadiums.
The iconic landmark for Knoxville, which was home of the World's Fair in 1982. The site seeing deck is free, and there is a restaurant/bar called Icon.
125 locals recommend
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveThe iconic landmark for Knoxville, which was home of the World's Fair in 1982. The site seeing deck is free, and there is a restaurant/bar called Icon.
Thompson–Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer WayHome of the Tennessee men's and women's basketball team.
If you're looking to get out on the water (kayak or paddle board), this is the place you want to go.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveIf you're looking to get out on the water (kayak or paddle board), this is the place you want to go.
The golf course is only a 10-15 minute drive my apartment. It also has a driving range.
6 locals recommend
Three Ridges Golf Course
6101 Wise Springs RdThe golf course is only a 10-15 minute drive my apartment. It also has a driving range.
The most visited National Park in the U.S. I recommend the Cades Cove area or Laurel Falls (waterfall). Get a map from one of the visitors' centers before going.
382 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains
The most visited National Park in the U.S. I recommend the Cades Cove area or Laurel Falls (waterfall). Get a map from one of the visitors' centers before going.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdCool theme park
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville HwyReally cool, historic museum on how the area was settled.
Best mall in the area. They have a ton of different shops and retail stores.
63 locals recommend
West Town Mall
7600 Kingston PikeBest mall in the area. They have a ton of different shops and retail stores.
Shopping very close to my apartment. West Towne Mall is a bit nicer if you have time to make the drive to West Knoxville.
2920 Knoxville Center Dr
2920 Knoxville Center DriveShopping very close to my apartment. West Towne Mall is a bit nicer if you have time to make the drive to West Knoxville.
Regal Riviera
510 S Gay StThe place to see a movie if you're in downtown Knoxville.
AMC CLASSIC East Towne 10
5020 Millertown PikeAnother movie theater nearby.
Food City Pharmacy
2712 Loves CreekFood City grocery store. Also, there is a gas staton here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go to the rooftop for a drink, especially when the weather is warm. The bottom and middle levels can smell like smoke though.
23 locals recommend
Scruffy City Hall
32 Market SquareGo to the rooftop for a drink, especially when the weather is warm. The bottom and middle levels can smell like smoke though.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StCool music and performance venue in downtown Knoxville.
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StShopping
Walmart Supercenter
3051 Kinzel WayTarget
8040 Ray Mears Blvd