Get Out Downtown

Whether you're in Knoxville for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime, experience the best Downtown Knoxville has to offer by exploring our Insider's Guide. Plus, get the scoop on all of Knoxville’s happenings, top restaurants, local boutiques, and so much more through the links below.

Festivals + Events

Keep you calendar up-to-date with information on festivals, events, parades, markets, and more.

Dining

Regardless of taste or budget, find what you're looking for at one of our many local restaurants! You won't be disappointed.

Beer, Spirits + Nightlife

Downtown has all the fun – cocktail bars, rooftops, breweries, taprooms, live music venues, late-night bowling, and more.

Shopping

Shopping for gifts or treating yourself, there’s a variety of locally-owned stores offering products you're going to love.

Parking

Discover options you didn’t know existed. You can also view live parking availability at the top of this page. DYK: Parking is free on weekends and on weeknights after 6 pm in city-owned garages.

Hotels

Boutique to luxury to classic, 10 hotels in the heart of the city are ready to be your home away from home.   

Living

Ready to commit? Whether you choose to rent or own, find your home among downtown’s historic beauty and innovative spirit.