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Fun w/ Friends

in Downtown Knoxville

  • When you need your morning coffee to stay hot and get you through class, be sure to swing by Mast General Store for the best YETI selection.

  • See the World’s Largest Basketball! No kidding. Thirty feet tall and weighing 10 tons. Grab the basketball fans in your life and visit the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. 

  • Dough, sauces, fresh mozzarella, and meatballs are completely homemade at Dazzo’s Pizzeria. And you’ll find pastas, pizzas, and salads that can’t be beat

  • Miss mom's cooking? Try one of these top spots for comfort food.

  • Need to decorate that new place? Rala has a stellar selection of screen-print and letterpress posters. Check out the Knoxville maps by Native Maps and Paris Woodhull!

  • Find your favorite off-campus study spot at one of downtown's local coffee shops.

  • Take in the latest block buster at the Regal Riviera Movie Theater.

  • Rep Knoxville in one of Nothing Too Fancy's ultra-soft, vintage style t-shirts when you go back home for the weekend.

  • Create a plan to find the best burger in town.

  • Pack a picnic and head to World’s Fair Park for cloud watching or star gazing.

  • Treat yourself to some of the best ice cream you're ever going to have at Cruze Farm on Gay Street – again and again and again!

  • Grab your friends for a day of shopping in Bliss! You'll find hot-off the press styles, uncommon gifts, and the latest in handmade jewelry.

  • Can you outsmart a Super Villain? Try the Escape Game Knoxville room challenge.

  • Head to Gay Street for some underground bowling at Maple Hall!

  • Volunteer! Get out in your community and meet new people by participating in a variety of fun events! From sharing Knoxville information with visitors to helping take score at gymnastics events, Visit Knoxville Volunteers is always looking for new faces to join in the excitement! Make new friends, stay fit, help visitors feel welcome, and become a part of the fun! Sign-up today!

  • Take your picture with the Rowing Man on Gay Street. It's not the lake...but it's pretty cool!

  • Make a meal of house-made Guacamole at Babalu.

  • Check out original artwork from 50+ of our area’s amazing artists at The Art Market Gallery!

  • For the classroom that feels like the frozen tundra, grab the latest in Patagonia fleece at Mast General Store.

  • Channel your inner country artist with a vintage embroidered shirt or vintage leather boots from Pioneer House.

  • Arrive by boat, by car, or a good old-fashioned walk, but plan to catch a sunset and some great BBQ on the outside deck at Calhoun’s with a panoramic view of the Tennessee River.

  • Take a step back in time and learn about our region and ancestors at the Museum of East Tennessee History.

  • Don’t forget your furry friends. Pick up some special treats at Citifid-O.

  • Satisfy a sweet tooth with yummy banana pudding at Sweet Ps BBQ and Downtown Dive. #2 on the list of best banana puddings in the state!