Addison’s guidebook for your Knoxville stay
Local hot-spots for lunch, pizza, brunch, and more!
From hole-in-the-wall restaurants like Sokno Taco to historic and popular restaurants like Calhouns, Knoxville has a bit of something for everyone. Here are our personal favorites.
Easygoing, quick-serve Mediterranean eatery in a strip-mall offering falafels, hummus, gyros & chicken sandwiches.
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Yassin's | Falafel House
706 Walnut StEasygoing, quick-serve Mediterranean eatery in a strip-mall offering falafels, hummus, gyros & chicken sandwiches.
Great wings, burgers, chicken, salads, and more! This famous Knoxville Calhoun’s opened in June of 1988 and it is located at 400 Neyland Drive on Knoxville’s historic waterfront. Calhoun’s On The River is close to all major downtown hotels, the University of Tennessee Campus, Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.
Calhoun’s is accessible by boat and has its own dock for mooring your vessel. There is an outside deck as well as an enclosed deck with a panoramic view of the Tennessee River.
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Calhoun's On The River
400 Neyland DrGreat wings, burgers, chicken, salads, and more! This famous Knoxville Calhoun’s opened in June of 1988 and it is located at 400 Neyland Drive on Knoxville’s historic waterfront. Calhoun’s On The River is close to all major downtown hotels, the University of Tennessee Campus, Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.
Calhoun’s is accessible by boat and has its own dock for mooring your vessel. There is an outside deck as well as an enclosed deck with a panoramic view of the Tennessee River.
If you're wanting really good and local Tennessee BBQ - this is the closest and best place to visit. Great BBQ and sides! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Sweet P's Uptown Corner
3029 Tazewell PikeIf you're wanting really good and local Tennessee BBQ - this is the closest and best place to visit. Great BBQ and sides! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
BRUNCH! Great, great Brunch place to check out. It's in Market Square, which is a Knoxville Must-See location so stop here for brunch and then tour Market Square (and Gay Street, which is just the next street over).
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Tupelo Honey
1 Market SquareBRUNCH! Great, great Brunch place to check out. It's in Market Square, which is a Knoxville Must-See location so stop here for brunch and then tour Market Square (and Gay Street, which is just the next street over).
Local to Fountain City, it's a great place for a burger or desserts. This is a solid choice for lunch if you are wanting to get something near the AirBNB.
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Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery
2803 Essary DrLocal to Fountain City, it's a great place for a burger or desserts. This is a solid choice for lunch if you are wanting to get something near the AirBNB.
Want a good Pizza place? This is our personal favorite Pizza place. Barley’s offers great food, live music and a great draft beer selection. Their menu features pub favorites such as hand-battered chicken tenders, burgers, southwestern wraps and fresh salads in addition to changing daily specials and an incredible selection of customizable, unique pizzas.
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Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
200 E Jackson AveWant a good Pizza place? This is our personal favorite Pizza place. Barley’s offers great food, live music and a great draft beer selection. Their menu features pub favorites such as hand-battered chicken tenders, burgers, southwestern wraps and fresh salads in addition to changing daily specials and an incredible selection of customizable, unique pizzas.
Looking for a local breakfast/lunch experience in Knoxville? Pete's is a great place to check out if you’re looking for wholesome and delicious breakfast and lunch options, quality service, and a comfortable environment.
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Pete's Coffee Shop
540 Union AveLooking for a local breakfast/lunch experience in Knoxville? Pete's is a great place to check out if you’re looking for wholesome and delicious breakfast and lunch options, quality service, and a comfortable environment.
Our Favorite Coffee Shops!
If you love coffee, like we love coffee then check some of these out. They are our personal favorites.
Also, K-Brew has THREE locations: one downtown, in North Knox, and West Hills. We HIGHLY recommend that you visit the North Knox location at: 1138 N Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917
This cute coffee shop is minutes from the University of Tennessee. They offer a variety of espresso based drinks, pour-over coffees, teas, pastries, pies, bagels, oatmeal and much more!
Capybara Coffee
2457 University Commons WayThis cute coffee shop is minutes from the University of Tennessee. They offer a variety of espresso based drinks, pour-over coffees, teas, pastries, pies, bagels, oatmeal and much more!
Visit the location in NORTH KNOX (1138 N Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917). This is my personal favorite coffee shop, for anyone who enjoys a really friendly, casual, and chill vibe. Features a wide variety of delicious coffee and a great seating/swinging area in the North Knoxville area. You must visit this one!
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K Brew
1138 N BroadwayVisit the location in NORTH KNOX (1138 N Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917). This is my personal favorite coffee shop, for anyone who enjoys a really friendly, casual, and chill vibe. Features a wide variety of delicious coffee and a great seating/swinging area in the North Knoxville area. You must visit this one!
A bakery and coffee shop located in North Knoxville. Using made from scratch items with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients. One of our personal favorites.
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Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StA bakery and coffee shop located in North Knoxville. Using made from scratch items with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients. One of our personal favorites.
Must see hot-spots in Knoxville
If you want the truest Knoxville experience, then you've got to start with these charming and historic spots. Then you can move along, knowing that you've gotten the most out of your stay here.
The Sunsphere, located in World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a 266 ft (81 m) high hexagonal steel truss structure, topped with a 75 ft (23 m) gold-colored glass sphere that served as the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair. It's truly the heart of Knoxville.
You and your family can go to the observation deck (for free) to view all of downtown knoxville-- lots of history and amazing views.
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Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveThe Sunsphere, located in World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a 266 ft (81 m) high hexagonal steel truss structure, topped with a 75 ft (23 m) gold-colored glass sphere that served as the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair. It's truly the heart of Knoxville.
You and your family can go to the observation deck (for free) to view all of downtown knoxville-- lots of history and amazing views.
If you only have time for ONE attraction, I recommend taking a store through Market Square and on Gay street which is just the next street over. You will find many restaurants, shops, the Tennessee Theater, and more. There is sooo much history and culture downtown, so don't miss out on this one.
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Place du Marché
If you only have time for ONE attraction, I recommend taking a store through Market Square and on Gay street which is just the next street over. You will find many restaurants, shops, the Tennessee Theater, and more. There is sooo much history and culture downtown, so don't miss out on this one.
If you are looking for history, look no further.
The magnificent Tennessee Theatre first opened its doors on October 1, 1928 and was hailed as “the South’s most beautiful theatre.” When the first patrons stepped inside downtown’s “movie palace” to see their favorite stars on the silver screen, they paid only 40 cents for matinees and 60 cents for evening shows (children paid only 10 and 15 cents).
Visit their website and consider taking a tour of this magnificent venue.
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Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StIf you are looking for history, look no further.
The magnificent Tennessee Theatre first opened its doors on October 1, 1928 and was hailed as “the South’s most beautiful theatre.” When the first patrons stepped inside downtown’s “movie palace” to see their favorite stars on the silver screen, they paid only 40 cents for matinees and 60 cents for evening shows (children paid only 10 and 15 cents).
Visit their website and consider taking a tour of this magnificent venue.
Gay street is one street over from Market Square, so be sure to hit both if you decide to go downtown. Stop for ice cream at The Creamery, shop at Mast General, take a look at the Tennessee Theater and more! Don't miss this street.
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South Gay Street
South Gay StreetGay street is one street over from Market Square, so be sure to hit both if you decide to go downtown. Stop for ice cream at The Creamery, shop at Mast General, take a look at the Tennessee Theater and more! Don't miss this street.
Best Breweries in town!
If you're in the mood for a good craft-brew, check out some of our favorites. Schulz Brau (a German Brewery) has an outside beer garden that is pretty spectacular. I've got to say that this is my personal favorite spot, though it may not be your everyday pick.
Lofty taproom with a spacious backyard doles out Mexican & Southern-inspired eats & draft beers.
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Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWLofty taproom with a spacious backyard doles out Mexican & Southern-inspired eats & draft beers.
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company specializes in authentic German lagers and ales. Enjoy a liter stein in the Bierhall or outside Biergarten. If you are hanging by yourself or with a group, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Schulz Brau Brewing Company
126 Bernard AveSchulz Bräu Brewing Company specializes in authentic German lagers and ales. Enjoy a liter stein in the Bierhall or outside Biergarten. If you are hanging by yourself or with a group, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Casual American hangout featuring flatbreads, craft beers & whiskeys, plus a patio & sports on TV. This is more of a "run of the mill" bar experience, but their flatbreads are great.
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Central Flats and Taps
1204 N Central StCasual American hangout featuring flatbreads, craft beers & whiskeys, plus a patio & sports on TV. This is more of a "run of the mill" bar experience, but their flatbreads are great.
If you're in Market Square and craving some adult beverages, stop off at Bernadette's Crystal Gardens. They charge a $5 cover charge most nights, but the views inside and on their rooftop bar is well worth it. Even if you just pay the $5 cover charge to get a great view of Market Square.
Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens
If you're in Market Square and craving some adult beverages, stop off at Bernadette's Crystal Gardens. They charge a $5 cover charge most nights, but the views inside and on their rooftop bar is well worth it. Even if you just pay the $5 cover charge to get a great view of Market Square.
Knoxville's best shops and groceries!
If you're looking to walk around and shop for a bit, here are some of our tried and true FAVORITES! If you are a book-nerd, you should absolutely take a tour of McKays... it's amazing.
Places like Pratt's and Three Rivers Markets are locally owned and operated markets for fresh produce and more.
Mast General Store offers a variety of goods from fashion to fried chicken cookbooks and toffee to tents. If you're looking for camping gear, high-quality clothing, country cooking treats, or anything in between - I don't think you'll be disappointed. There is something for everyone here and it truly is a "Knoxville" must see.
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Mast General Store
402 S Gay StMast General Store offers a variety of goods from fashion to fried chicken cookbooks and toffee to tents. If you're looking for camping gear, high-quality clothing, country cooking treats, or anything in between - I don't think you'll be disappointed. There is something for everyone here and it truly is a "Knoxville" must see.
McKay's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. People bring in their previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc., and McKay's offers them cash or store credit in return. Everything you find on their shelves was brought to them by their customers. And because of that, you truly never know what you're going to find. Every visit to McKay's is a unique adventure. It is my FAVORITE store in all of Knoxville.
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McKay's Knoxville
230 Papermill Pl WayMcKay's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. People bring in their previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc., and McKay's offers them cash or store credit in return. Everything you find on their shelves was brought to them by their customers. And because of that, you truly never know what you're going to find. Every visit to McKay's is a unique adventure. It is my FAVORITE store in all of Knoxville.
Check out some really cool Mid-Modern thrifted pieces here. Can be a bit on the pricey side, but they have a really awesome collection if you just want to tour around.
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Mid Mod Collective
1621 N Central StCheck out some really cool Mid-Modern thrifted pieces here. Can be a bit on the pricey side, but they have a really awesome collection if you just want to tour around.
If you're looking for a nearby Grocery Store/Market, this is one that we highly recommend. Pratt's Country Store sells fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, plants, fruit baskets, and much more. Family owned and operated for three generations! This is truly a place to visit to support local business.
Pratt's Country Store
3100 Tazewell PikeIf you're looking for a nearby Grocery Store/Market, this is one that we highly recommend. Pratt's Country Store sells fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, plants, fruit baskets, and much more. Family owned and operated for three generations! This is truly a place to visit to support local business.
Three Rivers Market is a food co-op specializing in local, natural, and organic foods since 1981. Great shop if you are wanting fresh and local produce.
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Three Rivers Market
1100 N Central StThree Rivers Market is a food co-op specializing in local, natural, and organic foods since 1981. Great shop if you are wanting fresh and local produce.
Outside Activities (family friendly fun!)
If you're wanting to get outside a bit, whether you're venturing alone or with friends and family -- these are our tops recommendations!
Ijams Nature Center is an environmental education center visited annually by more than 160,000 people from around the world. With 315 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, and creeks, Ijams is perfect for students, families, and nature lovers of all ages. Hike, Bike, Swim, Climb, this place is filled with outdoor adventures!
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Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave Ijams Nature Center is an environmental education center visited annually by more than 160,000 people from around the world. With 315 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, and creeks, Ijams is perfect for students, families, and nature lovers of all ages. Hike, Bike, Swim, Climb, this place is filled with outdoor adventures!
House Mountain is a bit of a drive, but worth the trip. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, paddling, disc golfing, fishing, sightseeing, and more can be found at this amazing park. This would be a great place to bring the family.
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House Mountain
House Mountain is a bit of a drive, but worth the trip. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, paddling, disc golfing, fishing, sightseeing, and more can be found at this amazing park. This would be a great place to bring the family.
If you're looking for some outside time, but a little closer to the AirBNB -- this is the place to go. You will love the Tennessee Gardens, right UT campus. If you love gardens and nature, this is a great pick.
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UT Gardens
2518 Jacob DrIf you're looking for some outside time, but a little closer to the AirBNB -- this is the place to go. You will love the Tennessee Gardens, right UT campus. If you love gardens and nature, this is a great pick.
Zoo Knoxville, formerly known as the Knoxville Zoo, is a 53-acre zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, near exit 392 off Interstate 40. The zoo is home to about 800 animals and welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year.
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Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrZoo Knoxville, formerly known as the Knoxville Zoo, is a 53-acre zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, near exit 392 off Interstate 40. The zoo is home to about 800 animals and welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year.
If you don't mind a drive, this is a great place to visit. Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
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Cades Cove
If you don't mind a drive, this is a great place to visit. Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
Inside activities for the whole family
Looking for activities to do as a family? Any of these in-door facilities will be a hit with your kids, most of these places also have some fun options for adults as well.
Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, Climbing Walls, Ropes Course, Trampolines and more can be found here. This place will keep your kids entertained for hours. Lots of things to do for all ages.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
9626 Kingston PikeLaser Tag, Virtual Reality, Climbing Walls, Ropes Course, Trampolines and more can be found here. This place will keep your kids entertained for hours. Lots of things to do for all ages.
Laser tag, bowling, games, billiards, food, and bar. This is a great place to bring the family, if you are looking for something diverse that all ages can enjoy.
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Main Event Entertainment
9081 Kingston PikeLaser tag, bowling, games, billiards, food, and bar. This is a great place to bring the family, if you are looking for something diverse that all ages can enjoy.
Your little ones are SURE to love this hot spot! There is an interactive playground inside, which the kids will love. Plenty of books and educational games as well. If you are looking for an indoor activity for smaller children, I would highly recommend this place.
Smart Toys and Books
9700 Kingston PikeYour little ones are SURE to love this hot spot! There is an interactive playground inside, which the kids will love. Plenty of books and educational games as well. If you are looking for an indoor activity for smaller children, I would highly recommend this place.
If you want to take the family Roller-Skating near your AirBNB, this place is a lot of fun. It's been in Knoxville for over 30 years, so you'll be visiting a true Knoxville-Gem (though it does look a bit dated inside).
Skatetown
5713 N Broadway StIf you want to take the family Roller-Skating near your AirBNB, this place is a lot of fun. It's been in Knoxville for over 30 years, so you'll be visiting a true Knoxville-Gem (though it does look a bit dated inside).