Cross Paths With Some Wicked Cool Cats
Join us for a Cool Cat scavenger hunt and enjoy some family-friendly fun in Downtown Knoxville! Starting October 1, our nine clever felines are hiding in windows throughout the district—when you find one, you’ll know you’re someplace wicked cool.
Win some Wicked Cool prizes.
Once you find a Wicked Cool Cat, scan the QR code in the window and register to win prizes (the more Cool Cats you find, the more chances to register and win). We’ll be giving away over $500 in gift cards to some of your favorite downtown businesses with winners announced on social media the week of November 9.
In storefront windows October 1 through October 31.
The clues you’ll need to get rolling are below. Take a sunny afternoon (or a ghostly good evening) and enjoy some of the fun that downtown has to offer. Want a downloadable clue sheet? Click here for clues and tips.
Wicked Cool Cat #1
Kitty loves nature and culture, it's true
Sneak up on her here with a full-throated "Boo!"
xKitty can't believe we named a beautiful flowering tree after a slobber monster!
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Dogwood Arts — 123 W Jackson Avenue.
Wicked Cool Cat #2
Our Wicked Cool Kitty is kneading her paws,
Her spirit renewed with some gorgeous gel claws.
xThis wise coven of healers is Kitty's self-care sanctuary.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Amulet — 103 W Jackson Avenue.
Wicked Cool Cat #3
When he crosses your path, kitty's out on a mission
To stock up on basics – not stoke superstition.
xNGL, Kitty's crushing on a certain Old City bodega's mascot.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Red Panda Grocery — 123 S Central Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #4
Knoxville has always been home to Cool Kitty
But he comes here to see what's the haps in the city.
xLooking for a wicked good time downtown? Get your intel here.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at the Knoxville Visitor's Center — 301 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #5
Cool Kitty has "pigged" out on a new place to dine
The aroma's delightful and the taste is divine.
xOur feline friend appreciates a slow roast and down-to-earth mojo.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Humble Hog BBQ — 312 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #6
If you're offering a milkshake, no need to ask twice
Our kitty prefers them to tuna and mice.
xCelebrate the spooky season with a deep, dark dip.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Cruze Farm Ice Cream — 445 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #7
In a striking fedora, Kitty looks wicked cool
He's been preening for hours atop his barstool.
xMore like hat tip, am I right? This Market Square bar is not a bar at all.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at See Scruffy City — 27 Market Square.
Wicked Cool Cat #8
After-work drinks? Cool kitty's all ears.
This neighborhood spot taps the best local beers.
xThis pub is "around the blank" from Market Square.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Fred's Around the Corner — 421 Union Avenue.
Wicked Cool Cat #9
Aloha! Our feline is here on the scene
For the wicked cool scent of some light-roasted beans.
xEast Coast Kitty likes his cup of joe with a West Coast vibe.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Mahalo Coffee Roasters — 513 Union Avenue.
Thanks!
Thanks to Graphic Creations for the wicked cool printing. And to nine downtown property owners for hosting our cool cats!