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Waldo Scavenger Hunt

July 29 Update

Thanks Knoxville for a great month of searching for Waldo! If you're having trouble finding a passport during the final weekend, try Union Ave Books (517 Union Ave), Mast General Store. (402 Gay St), or Knoxville Visitors Center (301 Gay St).

Waldo is back!

And it's bigger than ever before! Put on your striped shirt and black-rimmed specs (optional, of course) and come for a good old-fashioned scavenger hunt in Downtown Knoxville.

Where?

In more than 3 dozen downtown locations.

When?

July 1 – July 31, 2022

How?

Visit any of the participating locations during the month of July to pick up your Waldo Passport. Then, start hunting high and low! Collect a store stamp at each Waldo sighting...and keep up the search.

Diligent seekers collecting twenty or more stamps can enter to win Waldo books at Union Ave Books, the Waldo Host Location. The first 250 spotters can also claim a Found Waldo Knox sticker.

New this year!

Look for the Found Waldo Knox photo op in Market Square. Share your photos—at photo op or from any part of your scavenger hunt journey—for weekly chances to win gift cards to the participating business of your choice (social accounts must be public to win).

Share photos with #FoundWaldoKnox or upload here!

WHERE'S WALDO? Here's where and when you'll find him! 

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Union Ave Books - Host Location

Independently Owned Downtown Bookstore

Mon-Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: noon – 4pm

517 Union Ave (865) 951-2180 More Details >
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Knoxville Trolley - Green Line

FREE Green Line Trolley which runs between Gay St and the Old City

Mon-Thurs: 7am – 8pm
Fri: 7am – 8pm
Sat: 9am – 8pm
Sun: Closed

301 E Church Ave (865) 637-3000 More Details >
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Awaken Coffee

Handcrafted Coffee, Tea, & Pastries

Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 7pm
Sun: 1pm – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 1pm

125 W Jackson Ave (865) 951-0427 More Details >
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Bethie Lou's

Fabulous Gift Store

Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 11am – 6pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm

110 S Central St (865) 312-5003 More Details >
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Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes

Shop in Bliss. Live in Bliss.

Mon-Tues: 10am – 7pm
Wed-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm

* Open on July 4

445 S Gay St (865) 329-8868 More Details >
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CitiFid-O

Premium Pet Provisions

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4

429 Union Ave (865) 219-5127 More Details >
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Cruze Farm Ice Cream

Home of Jersey Cows and Farm Girls

Mon-Fri: noon – 10pm
Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: noon - 10pm

* Open on July 4 until 5pm

445 S Gay St (865) 333-1265 More Details >
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Dazzo's Pizzeria

NY Style Pizza, Pasta, & Sandwiches

Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 11am – 11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – midnight
Sun: 11am – 10pm

710 S Gay St (865) 525-2105 More Details >
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Earth to Old City

Scruffy Little Gift Shop

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm

* Open on July 4

22 Market Square (865) 522-8270 More Details >
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Eddie's Health Shoppe

Promoting Strength, Health, and Well Being

Mon-Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun: noon – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 5pm

455 Union Ave (865) 633-6533 More Details >
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French Market Creperie

Authentic French Creperie

Mon-Wed: 9am – 4pm
Thurs-Fri: 9am – 9pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm, 4pm – 9pm
Sun: 9am – 3pm

* Open on July 4 until 3pm

412 Clinch Ave (865) 540-4372 More Details >
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Ham'n Goodys

Home of the World Famous Lemon Cookies

Mon-Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: Closed

507 S Gay St (865) 839-2215 More Details >
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Hello Tea House

Bubble Tea House

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: Closed

722 S Gay St (865) 839-2889 More Details >
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Honeymouth

Artist Made Leather Goods

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sun: 11am - 5pm

125 S Central St (865) 240-3956 More Details >
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Jacks of Knoxville

Handmade Goods and Coffee Shop

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri-Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: noon – 5pm

* Open on July 4 from 10am – 3pm

133 S Gay St (865) 394-6352 More Details >
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Kilwins

Chocolates, Fudge, Caramel Apples, Ice Cream

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

* Open on July 4

408 S Gay St (865) 219-1233 More Details >
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Knoxville Museum of Art

Celebrating the Art & Artists of East Tennessee

Monday: Closed
Tues-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm

1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr (865) 525-6101 More Details >
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Knoxville Soap Candles & Gifts

Artisan Gift Shop, Locally Handcrafted Items

Mon-Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: Closed

714 S Gay St (865) 689-6545 More Details >
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Knoxville Visitors Center

Discover All of the Hot Spots in Knoxville

Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: noon – 4pm

* Open on July 4 until 3pm

301 S Gay St (865) 523-7263 More Details >
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Lawson McGhee Library

Knoxville's Downtown Public Library

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 8pm
Fri: 9am – 5:30pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm

500 W Church Ave (865) 215-8750 More Details >
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Market Square Farmers' Market

Open-air Farmers' Market

Wed: 10am – 1pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm

Market Square More Details >
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Mast General Store

Country Store with Quality Goods & Clothing

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: noon – 6pm

* Open on July 4

402 S Gay St (865) 546-1336 More Details >
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Museum of East Tennessee History

Programs & Exhibitions Uniquely Tailored to the Region

Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm

601 S Gay St (865) 215-8830 More Details >
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Nothing Too Fancy

Local T-Shirt and Gift Boutique

Mon-Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 8pm

435 Union Ave (865) 951-2916 More Details >
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Petro's Chili & Chips

1982 World's Fair Original and Knoxville Favorite

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 7pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

2 Market Square (865) 444-3970 More Details >
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Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain

Full-Service Pharmacy & Soda Fountain

Fountain
Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 2pm – 10pm
Sat-Fri: noon – 10pm
Sun: 1pm – 9pm

Pharmacy
Mon-Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed

418 S Gay St (865) 692-1603 More Details >
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Pretentious Glass Co

A Working Glass Studio & Gallery

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Thurs: 10am – 5pm
Fri-Sat: noon – 9pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm

133 S Central St (865) 249-8677 More Details >
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Proper Popcorn

Craft Popcorn, Candy + Gifts

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm

* Open on July 4

29 Market Square (865) 381-2929 More Details >
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Rala

Regional & Local Artisan Wares

Mon: Closed
Tues-Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm

112 W Jackson Ave (865) 525-7888 More Details >
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Rick Terry Jewelry Designs

Beautiful Jewelry, Quality Craftsmanship

Mon-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

618 S Gay St (865) 525-3793 More Details >
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Rocket Fizz

Soda Pop & Candy Shop

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 7pm

7 Market Square (865) 999-5940 More Details >
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Status Dough Doughnuts & Coffee

Fresh Handcrafted Artisanal Doughnuts Created Daily

Mon: Closed
Tues-Wed: 8am – 4pm
Thurs-Sun: 8am – 8pm

418 S Gay St (865) 888-0997 More Details >
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Sweet P's BBQ

Southern BBQ at It's Finest

Mon: Closed
Tues-Sun: 11am – 9pm

410 W Jackson Ave (865) 281-1738 More Details >
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Tall Man Toys & Comics

Funko Pop! Distributor & Comics

Mon-Sun: 10am – 8pm

* Open on July 4

1060 World's Fair Park Dr (865) 219-1064 More Details >
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Tomato Head

Fresh Vegan, Vegetarian, & Carnivore-Friendly Food

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 8:30pm
Fri: 11am – 9:30pm
Sat: 10:30am – 9:30pm
Sun: 10:30am – 8:30pm

12 Market Square (865) 637-4067 More Details >
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Tree & Vine

Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Shop

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4

439 Union Ave (865) 985-0524 More Details >
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Celebrating the History of Women's Basketball

Mon-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: Closed

* Open on July 4

700 Hall of Fame Drive (865) 633-9000 More Details >