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'''Knoxville''', in Knox County (Tennessee) | Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
 
  
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'''Knoxville''', in Knox County (Tennessee) | Knox County, is the third-largest city in [[Tennessee]]. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
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Knoxville sits nestled on the Tennessee River about an hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On any evening of the week, throngs of residents and visitors can be seen at the sidewalk cafes, theaters, restaurants and night clubs along Street and Market Plaza. The University of Tennessee, with its 27,000 students, is within walking distance of the downtown, separated only by the World's Fair Park.
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Knoxville sits nestled on the Tennessee River about an hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On any evening of the week, throngs of residents and visitors can be seen at the sidewalk cafes and theaters, restaurants and night clubs along Street and Market Plaza. The University of [[Tennessee]], with its 27,000 students, is within walking distance of the downtown, separated only by the World's Fair Park.
  
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You can still see remnants of the 1982 World's Fair in the Sunsphere, a rising structure topped with a gold sphere which dots Knoxville's skyline. Most of the other structures from the Fair were removed to create a large city park, which attracts families, students, and artists on weekends and sunny days. The World's Fair brought a lot of attention and development to the city, including high-rise office structures, and the four-star Hilton, Crowne Plaza and Marriott hotels.
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You can still see remnants of the 1982 World's Fair in the Sunsphere, a rising structure topped with a [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/gold-jewelry/ Gold] sphere which dots Knoxville's skyline. Most of the other structures from the Fair were removed to create a large city park, which attracts families, students, and artists on weekends and sunny days. The World's Fair brought a lot of attention and development to the city, including high-rise office structures, and the four-star Hilton, Crowne Plaza and Marriott hotels.
  
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The city is home to a thriving college athletics scene, with the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team. The basketball teams play in the more-than 21,000 seat Thompson–Boling Arena, and the football team plays in Neyland Stadium, one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the world at 103,000 seating capacity. During the fall you will find plenty of orange in the foliage, but you will see Big Orange (another nickname for the UTK athletic programs) year-round with the people of Knoxville.
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The city is home to a thriving college athletics scene, with the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team. The basketball teams play in the more-than 21,000 seat [[Thompson]]–Boling Arena, and the football team plays in Neyland Stadium, one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the world at 103,000 seating capacity. During the fall you will find plenty of orange in the foliage, but you will see Big Orange (another nickname for the UTK athletic programs) year-round with the people of Knoxville.
  
 
The city is also the home or birthplace of a number of cultural figures, such as authors Cormac McCarthy, James Agee, and Alex Haley, and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who mentions the city in all of his films (remember the watch in ''Pulp Fiction''?) The Everly Brothers attended high school here and began performing on radio in Knoxville. Dolly Parton began her career in Knoxville. Senator Howard Baker, actor David Keith, film director Clarence Brown and opera singer Mary Costa are all from the Knoxville area.Actor and daredevil Johnny Knoxville is from the city.
 
The city is also the home or birthplace of a number of cultural figures, such as authors Cormac McCarthy, James Agee, and Alex Haley, and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who mentions the city in all of his films (remember the watch in ''Pulp Fiction''?) The Everly Brothers attended high school here and began performing on radio in Knoxville. Dolly Parton began her career in Knoxville. Senator Howard Baker, actor David Keith, film director Clarence Brown and opera singer Mary Costa are all from the Knoxville area.Actor and daredevil Johnny Knoxville is from the city.
  
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The following cities are served non-stop from Knoxville by air: Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD),Cincinnati (CVG), Cleveland (CLE), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW), Houston (IAH), Memphis (MEM), Minneapolis (MSP), New York City|New York (LGA), Newark (New Jersey) | Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington, D.C.|Washington (DCA), Washington, D.C.|Washington (IAD).
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The following cities are served non-stop from Knoxville by air: Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD),Cincinnati (CVG), Cleveland (CLE), [[Dallas]] (DFW), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW), [[Houston]] (IAH), Memphis (MEM), Minneapolis (MSP), [[New York City | New York]] (LGA), Newark (New Jersey) | Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), [[Washington]], D.C.|Washington (DCA), [[Washington]], D.C.|Washington (IAD).
  
 
'''McGhee Tyson Airport''' is a few miles south of downtown in nearby Blount County (Tennessee) | Blount County.
 
'''McGhee Tyson Airport''' is a few miles south of downtown in nearby Blount County (Tennessee) | Blount County.
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*'''Greyhound''', 100 East Magnolia Avenue, +1-800-231-2222, . National bus service.
 
*'''Greyhound''', 100 East Magnolia Avenue, +1-800-231-2222, . National bus service.
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*'''Megabus''', . Service from Washington, D.C., Christiansburg, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Buses arrive and depart at the Knoxville Transit Center at 301 Church St. E. Fares from $1.
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*'''Megabus''', . Service from [[Washington]], D.C.]], Christiansburg, [[Atlanta]], Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Buses arrive and depart at the Knoxville Transit Center at 301 Church St. E. Fares from $1.
  
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The Tennessee River runs through Knoxville and is accessible by personal watercraft. Many boaters routinely navigate the Tennessee River for both pleasure and travel. Some arrive at Neyland Stadium by boat, avoiding Knoxville's worst traffic and parking problems. The Holston and the French Broad Rivers join just upstream of Knoxville to form the Tennessee, which is navigable, courtesy of the TVA dams along the Tennessee River and U.S. Army Corps of Engineering dams along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Tennessee River runs through Knoxville and is accessible by personal watercraft. Many boaters routinely navigate the Tennessee River for both pleasure and travel. Some arrive at Neyland Stadium by boat, avoiding Knoxville's worst traffic and parking problems. The Holston and the French Broad Rivers join just upstream of Knoxville to form the [[Tennessee]], which is navigable, courtesy of the TVA dams along the Tennessee River and U.S. Army Corps of Engineering dams along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, all the way to the Gulf of [[Mexico]].
  
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Although parking is usually easy to come by in most of the city, it may be mildly difficult at times to find adequate parking downtown and around the University of Tennessee. Walking is convenient downtown, but in other areas, most major roads are not amenable to pedestrians or bicyclists. In the outer areas of the city, because bus service is infrequent and some places don't have sidewalks, traveling by car is the way to go.
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Although parking is usually easy to come by in most of the city, it may be mildly difficult at times to find adequate parking downtown and around the University of [[Tennessee]]. Walking is convenient downtown, but in other areas, most major roads are not amenable to pedestrians or bicyclists. In the outer areas of the city, because bus service is infrequent and some places don't have sidewalks, traveling by vehicle is the way to go.
  
 
===Public transportation===
 
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*'''Knoxville Area Transit, or KAT]'''. KAT runs a bus service throughout the City of Knoxville and parts of Knox County. Most KAT bus stops are served on an hourly interval, so exploring Knoxville via KAT bus is somewhat difficult. However, the recent opening of an ultra-modern Downtown Station bus terminal should greatly improve public transportation within the city.All KAT buses are equipped with flip down bicycle racks and many are powered by biodiesel or other alternative fuels. KAT operates special routes for some events, a downtown trolley service, and bus services for the University of Tennessee.
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*'''Knoxville Area Transit, or KAT'''. KAT runs a bus service throughout the City of Knoxville and parts of Knox County. Most KAT bus stops are served on an hourly interval, so exploring Knoxville via KAT bus is somewhat difficult. However and the recent opening of an ultra-modern Downtown Station bus terminal should greatly improve public transportation within the city.All KAT buses are equipped with flip down bicycle racks and many are powered by biodiesel or other alternative fuels. KAT operates special routes for some events, a downtown trolley service, and bus services for the University of [[Tennessee]].
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*'''[https://%20pages/Trolley/Trolley_Map.asp Knoxville Trolley Lines'''. The trolley runs several free downtown and University routes during business hours and one "Late Line" route on Friday and Saturday nights during the University of Tennessee fall and spring semesters. Most daytime stops are served on ten to twenty minute intervals.
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*'''Knoxville Trolley Lines'''. The trolley runs several free downtown and University routes during business hours and one "Late Line" route on Friday and Saturday nights during the University of Tennessee fall and spring semesters. Most daytime stops are served on ten to twenty minutes intervals.
  
 
===Biking and walking===
 
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Knoxville is slowly building a paved greenway system that allows cyclists and pedestrians to travel into downtown from nearby suburbs such as Sequoyah Hills and Island Home.
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Knoxville is slowly building a paved greenway system that allows cyclists and pedestrians to travel into downtown from nearby suburbs such as Sequoyah Hills and Island Home.
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*'''Bearden Village'''/ '''Third Creek Greenway''': Beginning at Bearden Elementary School on Kingston Pike, the Third Creek Trail parallels Sutherland Avenue as it follows Third Creek's wooded path. When the trail ends at Neyland Drive, pedestrians and cyclists can continue on the '''Neyland Greenway''' to access Volunteer Landing, the stadium, and parts of the University of Tennessee campus. A spur of the Neyland Greenway connects to the World's Fair Park near Neyland Stadium.
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*'''Bearden Village'''/ '''Third Creek Greenway''': Beginning at Bearden Elementary School on Kingston Pike and the Third Creek Trail parallels Sutherland Avenue as it follows Third Creek's wooded path. When the trail ends at Neyland Drive, pedestrians and cyclists can continue on the '''Neyland Greenway''' to access Volunteer Landing and the stadium, and parts of the University of Tennessee campus. A spur of the Neyland Greenway connects to the World's Fair Park near Neyland Stadium.
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*The '''Sequoyah Greenway''' is a gravel walking and running path in the median of Cherokee Boulevard, the primary street of one of Knoxville's wealthiest neighborhoods. However, cycling the broad boulevard roadway is a pleasant and reasonably safe ride for a casual or serious cyclist. Keep right and most automobiles will have more than enough room to pass you safely. '''Sequoyah Hills Park''' and the Tennessee River parallel much of the boulevard's southern side, and the park is a wonderful place to stop for a picnic. The northern side of the street is lined with stately homes. Much of the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood is pedestrian friendly, so be sure to explore a few of the leafy side streets. The trail is accessible at several parking areas along the boulevard, and at the Laurel Church of Christ parking lot (use the crosswalk at the intersection of Cherokee Boulevard and Kingston Pike.)A spur of the '''Third Creek Greenway''' leads to the Laurel Church parking lot. This spur is extremely steep and not in the best repair. Bicyclists may need to dismount and small children will need lots of help.
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*The '''Sequoyah Greenway''' is a gravel walking and running path in the median of Cherokee Boulevard and the primary street of one of Knoxville's wealthiest neighborhoods. However, cycling the broad boulevard roadway is a pleasant and reasonably safe ride for a casual or serious cyclist. Keep right and most automobiles will have more than enough room to pass you safely. '''Sequoyah Hills Park''' and the Tennessee River parallel much of the boulevard's southern side, and the park is a wonderful place to stop for a picnic. The northern side of the street is lined with stately homes. Much of the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood is pedestrian friendly, so be sure to explore a few of the leafy side streets. The trail is accessible at several parking areas along the boulevard, and at the Laurel Church of Christ parking lot (use the crosswalk at the intersection of Cherokee Boulevard and Kingston Pike.)A spur of the '''Third Creek Greenway''' leads to the Laurel Church parking lot. This spur is extremely steep and not in the best repair. Bicyclists may need to dismount and small children will need lots of help.
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*'''Jean Teague Greenway''': Beginning at West Hills Elementary School and terminating at West End Church of Christ, the Jean Teague Greenway is an ideal trail for walkers and families with young children. As the trail passes through West Hills/John Bynon park, it divides to form a loop and winds around numerous athletic fields and playgrounds. Near its midpoint, the trail crosses Winston Road near the YMCA. Parking is available at the elementary school when school is not in session, at the park entrance on Winston Road, and at West End Church of Christ on East Walker Springs Lane. Those wishing to continue on to the Cavet Station Greenway may do so by exiting the church parking lot and traveling westbound on East Walker Springs Lane.
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*'''Jean Teague Greenway''': Beginning at West Hills Elementary School and terminating at West End Church of Christ and the Jean Teague Greenway is an ideal trail for walkers and families with young children. As the trail passes through West Hills/John Bynon park, it divides to form a loop and winds around numerous athletic fields and playgrounds. Near its midpoint and the trail crosses Winston Road near the YMCA. Parking is available at the elementary school when school is not in session, at the park entrance on Winston Road, and at West End Church of Christ on East Walker Springs Lane. Those wishing to continue on to the Cavet Station Greenway may do so by exiting the church parking lot and traveling westbound on East Walker Springs Lane.
 
*'''Cavet Station Greenway''': The Cavet Station Greenway follows the heavily traveled Gallaher View Road from the intersection of East Walker Springs Road to Middlebrook Pike.Although this may someday be a useful link between greenways, it is a less than idyllic experience for a recreational biker. Nearby residents do seem to make use of it as a convenient exercise path for jogging. A sidewalk is on the opposite side of Gallaher View, and there is a crosswalk at the intersection of Walker Springs Road. A Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are just off of the western side of Gallaher View Road.
 
*'''Cavet Station Greenway''': The Cavet Station Greenway follows the heavily traveled Gallaher View Road from the intersection of East Walker Springs Road to Middlebrook Pike.Although this may someday be a useful link between greenways, it is a less than idyllic experience for a recreational biker. Nearby residents do seem to make use of it as a convenient exercise path for jogging. A sidewalk is on the opposite side of Gallaher View, and there is a crosswalk at the intersection of Walker Springs Road. A Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are just off of the western side of Gallaher View Road.
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*'''Victor Ashe Park''' This large and popular park is located at 4901 Bradshaw Road in North Knoxville. The park consists of 115 acres and has many ameneties. It is popular for its playground, a paved loop for walking or biking, an open space for special events, an unpaved trail, football fields, 4 soccer fields, and a disc golf course. It is popular as a dog park. Fishing is also available.Adjacent to Badgett Field and Northwest Park. The park is named for Victor Ashe, a former mayor of Knoxville and former United States Ambassador to Poland in the George W. Bush Administration.Ample parking for 330 cars exists.
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*'''Victor Ashe Park''' This large and popular park is located at 4901 Bradshaw Road in North Knoxville. The park consists of 115 acres and has many ameneties. It is popular for its playground, a paved loop for walking or biking, an open space for special events, an unpaved trail, football fields, 4 soccer fields, and a disc golf course. It is popular as a dog park. Fishing is also available.Adjacent to Badgett Field and Northwest Park. The park is named for Victor Ashe, a former mayor of Knoxville and former [[United States of America|United States]] Ambassador to [[Poland]] in the George W. Bush Administration.Ample parking for 330 cars exists.
  
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* '''Candy Factory'''. It is undergoing conversion to condominiums, but still hosts a fully-functioning candy store. White chocolate-dipped strawberries (fresh daily) are a treat for Valentine's Day.
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* '''Candy Factory'''. It is undergoing conversion to condominiums, but still hosts a fully-functioning [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-candies/ Candies] store. White chocolate-dipped strawberries (fresh daily) are a treat for Valentine's Day.
 
* '''Fort Sanders neighborhood'''. A multitude of Victorian-era houses.
 
* '''Fort Sanders neighborhood'''. A multitude of Victorian-era houses.
 
   
 
   
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* Market Plaza - A small, historic downtown square, home to dining, retail, a twice weekly farmer's market, and special events. Market Plaza takes its name from the Market House that once stood at its center. Farmers from surrounding areas would bring their wagons into Knoxville's Market House to sell their wares. Today the square is full of interesting little shops and restaurants. Entering the southern end of the square from Union Avenue, one may pass the bell from the old Market House as well as a statue commemorating Tennessee's role in the fight for women's suffrage. Dotted with benches and tables, Market Plaza is a lovely place to spend a few hours browsing the shops, dining with friends, or watching children play in the small fountain. A lucky square patron may happen upon anything from a pair of cellists playing Beatles songs to an ice cream give away. Unless an event is taking place in the downtown area, parking at the Market Street garage (on Walnut) is free on weeknights after six pm and all day on weekends. Event parking is usually five dollars.
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* Market Plaza - A small, historic downtown square, home to dining, retail, a twice weekly farmer's market, and special events. Market Plaza takes its name from the Market House that once stood at its center. Farmers from surrounding areas would bring their wagons into Knoxville's Market House to sell their wares. Today the square is full of interesting little shops and restaurants. Entering the southern end of the square from Union Avenue, one may pass the bell from the old Market House as well as a statue commemorating Tennessee's role in the fight for women's suffrage. Dotted with benches and tables, Market Plaza is a lovely place to spend a few hours browsing the shops, dining with friends, or watching children play in the small fountain. A lucky square patron may happen upon anything from a pair of cellists playing Beatles songs to an ice cream give away. Unless an event is taking place in the downtown area, parking at the Market Street garage (on Walnut) is free on weeknights after six pm and all day on weekends. Event parking is usually five dollars.
  
 
* '''Old City'''. A lot of interesting architecture and a chief nightlife spot. Lots of cafes and pubs for every taste.
 
* '''Old City'''. A lot of interesting architecture and a chief nightlife spot. Lots of cafes and pubs for every taste.
 
* ''' Street'''. The main drag in downtown Knoxville, home to a number of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. Mast General Store, featuring clothing, sports equipment and southern Americana is very popular.
 
* ''' Street'''. The main drag in downtown Knoxville, home to a number of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. Mast General Store, featuring clothing, sports equipment and southern Americana is very popular.
 
   
 
   
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* Tennessee Theatre - On Street downtown. The state theater of Tennessee and is an interesting example of Moorish architecture.
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* Tennessee Theatre - On Street downtown. The state theater of Tennessee and is an interesting example of Moorish architecture.
  
 
* '''Volunteer Landing'''. Knoxville's riverwalk along the Tennessee River, complete with large, splashing fountains that were purposefully designed for you to play in! The Three Rivers Rambler operates from this location, taking visitors to the headwaters of the Tennessee River on this traditional, coal-fired train.
 
* '''Volunteer Landing'''. Knoxville's riverwalk along the Tennessee River, complete with large, splashing fountains that were purposefully designed for you to play in! The Three Rivers Rambler operates from this location, taking visitors to the headwaters of the Tennessee River on this traditional, coal-fired train.
  
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* '''World's Fair Park'''. Site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center. Large, kid-friendly fountains. A big hit in the summer months.
 
* '''World's Fair Park'''. Site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center. Large, kid-friendly fountains. A big hit in the summer months.
 
   
 
   
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* Sunsphere - 35.9617, -83.9233 Opening Hours: The Observation deck is open daily April - October 9AM - 10PM; and November - Mar: 11AM - 6PM Sunsphere =102 0459 - A modernistic monument built for the 1982 World's Fair
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* Sunsphere - 35.9617, -83.9233 Opening Hours: The Observation deck is open daily April - October 9AM - 10PM; and November - Mar: 11AM - 6PM Sunsphere =102 0459 - A modernistic monument built for the 1982 World's Fair
  
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* Museum of East Tennessee History - 601 S. St 35.96411, -83.9178 - East Tennessee Historical Society The East Tennessee Historical Society off Market Plaza has a new and fascinating museum about the history of the area, from Native Americans through Davy Crockett, the Revolutionary War, industrialization (the city was once called the Underwear Capital of the World), the Civil War, and modern history, including the role of the area in producing the first atomic bomb.
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* Museum of East Tennessee History - 601 S. Street 35.96411, -83.9178 - East Tennessee Historical Society The East Tennessee Historical Society off Market Plaza has a new and fascinating museum about the history of the area, from Native Americans through Davy Crockett and the Revolutionary War, industrialization (the city was once called the Underwear Capital of the World) and the Civil War, and modern history, including the role of the area in producing the first atomic bomb.
  
 
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===Outdoors===
 
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*'''The Smoky Mountains'''. Knoxville is 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the United States. With its ancient beauty and diversity of plant and animal life, the Smokies are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles (1300 km) of trails. The park and surrounding park areas offer a host of activities, including camping, fishing, auto touring, horseback riding, sightseeing, and more. If you enjoy bicycling, visit Cades Cove Loop Road, an 11-mile (18-km) one-way road surrounded by stunning landscapes and closeup viewing of wildlife and 19th century homesites.
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*'''The Smoky Mountains'''. Knoxville is 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the [[United States of America|United States]]. With its ancient beauty and diversity of plant and animal life and the Smokies are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles (1300 kilometers) of trails. The park and surrounding park areas offer a host of activities, including camping, fishing, auto touring, horseback riding, sightseeing, and more. If you enjoy bicycling, visit Cades Cove Loop Road, an 11-mile (18-km) one-way road surrounded by stunning landscapes and closeup viewing of wildlife and 19th century homesites.
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*'''House Mountain State Natural Area'''. The House Mountain State Natural Area consists of 525 acres (2.12 km²) managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Knox County Parks & Recreation. The Trust for Public Land purchased the plot in 1985 and sold it to the state of Tennessee in 1987. An interpretive kiosk, picnic facilities, and approximately 5 miles (8 km) of trails were constructed in the early 1990s. The park gets quite busy during the nicer months of the year.
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*'''House Mountain State Natural Area'''. The House Mountain State Natural Area consists of 525 acres (2.12 km²) managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Knox County Parks & Recreation. The Trust for Public Land purchased the plot in 1985 and sold it to the state of Tennessee in 1987. An interpretive kiosk, picnic facilities, and roughly 5 miles (8 kilometers) of trails were constructed in the early 1990s. The park gets quite busy during the nicer months of the year.
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*'''Fishing''' The Tennessee River's bass producing waters feature an abundance of fishing opportunities. From the lower end of Pickwick, legendary for world-class smallmouth fishing, the river pours through a powerful tailwater before winding many miles until backing into the Kentucky Lake basin. Kentucky Lake, covering 164,000 acres (109,000 in Tennessee), is legendary for its largemouth bass fishing. Whether you enjoy pure river fishing, open-reservoir structure fishing or casting to cover in creeks or backwaters, there's a Tennessee fishing experience waiting for you.
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*'''Fishing''' The Tennessee River's bass producing waters feature an abundance of fishing opportunities. From the lower end of Pickwick, legendary for world-class smallmouth fishing and the river pours through a powerful tailwater before winding many miles until backing into the Kentucky Lake basin. Kentucky Lake, covering 164,000 acres (109,000 in Tennessee), is legendary for its largemouth bass fishing. Whether you enjoy pure river fishing, open-reservoir structure fishing or casting to cover in creeks or backwaters and there's a Tennessee fishing experience waiting for you.
 
*'''Motorcycling''' Living in the Knoxville area puts you near America's number one motorcycle road: The Tail of the Dragon. If 318 curves over 11 miles sounds a little too exciting, enjoy the area's many other roadways. Loop through Smoky Mountain National Park or follow the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parway.
 
*'''Motorcycling''' Living in the Knoxville area puts you near America's number one motorcycle road: The Tail of the Dragon. If 318 curves over 11 miles sounds a little too exciting, enjoy the area's many other roadways. Loop through Smoky Mountain National Park or follow the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parway.
 
   
 
   
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* Ijams Nature Center - 2915 Island Home Ave☎ +1 865 577-4717 - A 275-acre large park and wildlife preserve, Ijams has hiking trails, educational activities, and events about stewardship, local flora and fauna, and more.
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* Ijams Nature Center - 2915 Island Home Ave☎ +1 865 577-4717 - A 275-acre large park and wildlife preserve, Ijams has hiking trails, educational activities, and events about stewardship, local flora and fauna, and more.
  
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* Zoo Knoxville - Knoxville Zoo - 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr 35.9999, -83.888 Off 1-40 near Cherry Street - Zoo Knoxville A nice but smallish zoo with 800 animals and a lot of success breeding red pandas. There's also a reptile center and kids play area.
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* Zoo Knoxville - Knoxville Zoo - 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr 35.9999, -83.888 Off 1-40 near Cherry Street - Zoo Knoxville A nice but smallish zoo with 800 animals and a lot of success breeding red pandas. There's also a reptile center and kids play area.
  
 
===Sports===
 
===Sports===
  
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* Minor League Baseball - Tennessee Smokies - 3540 Line Drive, Kodak $7-12 Tennessee Smokies - Watch the AA level Tennessee Smokies play their Southern League rivals at the recently built Smokies Park. They are an affiliate of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs and the park even serves Old Style a Chicago staple.
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* Minor League Baseball - Tennessee Smokies - 3540 Line Drive, Kodak $7-12 Tennessee Smokies - Watch the AA level Tennessee Smokies play their Southern League rivals at the recently built Smokies Park. They are an affiliate of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs and the park even serves Old Style a Chicago staple.
  
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* Ice Hockey - Knoxville Ice Bears - 500 Howard Baker Ave☎ +1 865 525-PUCK $12-29 Knoxville Ice Bears Watch this Southern Professional Hockey League and three time champion battle their rivals for the Commissioner's and President's Cups at the James White Civic Coliseum.
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* Ice Hockey - Knoxville Ice Bears - 500 Howard Baker Ave☎ +1 865 525-PUCK $12-29 Knoxville Ice Bears Watch this Southern Professional Hockey League and three time champion battle their rivals for the Commissioner's and President's Cups at the James White Civic Coliseum.
  
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* Rugby - Knoxville Rugby Club - 9435 College St, Strawberry Plains Come see the amusingly named Possums of Knoxville play in the second Division of the USA Rugby South Territory.
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* Rugby - Knoxville Rugby Club - 9435 College St, Strawberry Plains Come see the amusingly named Possums of Knoxville play in the second Division of the [[United States of America|USA]] Rugby South Territory.
  
 
===Theatre and music===
 
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* The Clarence Brown Theatre - CBT is a professional LORT theatre affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Shows produced at the CBT feature undergraduate theatre students, MFA theatre candidates, and professional actors and directors.
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* The Clarence Brown Theatre - CBT is a professional LORT theatre affiliated with the University of [[Tennessee]]. Shows produced at the CBT feature undergraduate theatre students, MFA theatre candidates, and professional actors and directors.
  
 
* The Tennessee Theatre - The beautiful Tennessee Theatre is located downtown. Built in 1927, it was fully renovated and reopened in January 2005. Past performances include the Knoxville Symphony, John Legend, Alison Krauss and Union Station, David Sedaris, Savion Glover, Lily Tomlin. They also screen classic movies.
 
* The Tennessee Theatre - The beautiful Tennessee Theatre is located downtown. Built in 1927, it was fully renovated and reopened in January 2005. Past performances include the Knoxville Symphony, John Legend, Alison Krauss and Union Station, David Sedaris, Savion Glover, Lily Tomlin. They also screen classic movies.
  
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* The Bijou Theatre - I@KnoxBijou.com 803 South Street 35.5744, -83.5510 ☎ +1 865-522-0832 +1 865-522-5282 - In addition to being housed in Knoxville's fourth oldest building, the Bijou Theatre has an atmosphere that's perfect for live music and the performing arts. Many performers and music fans consider the Bijou the best-sounding room in Knoxville. Tennessee Shines is a radio show broadcast live from the Bijou the last Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by WDVX], the show celebrates Appalachian and other genres of American music.
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* The Bijou Theatre - @KnoxBijou.com 803 South Street 35.5744, -83.5510 ☎ +1 865-522-0832 +1 865-522-5282 - In addition to being housed in Knoxville's fourth oldest building and the Bijou Theatre has an atmosphere that's perfect for live music and the performing arts. Many performers and music fans consider the Bijou the best-sounding room in Knoxville. Tennessee Shines is a radio show broadcast live from the Bijou the last Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by WDVX and the show celebrates Appalachian and other genres of American music.
  
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* Sundown in the City - During the summer months, head to Market Plaza every Thursday night to see fabulous live music.
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* Sundown in the City - During the summer months, head to Market Plaza every Thursday night to see fabulous live music.
  
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* Blue Plate Special - 301 South Street 35.9671, -83.9195 Opening Hours: Noon-1PM Free Daily live performance radio show at noon on weekdays at WDBX recording studio, which is located at the Knoxville visitor center. Music genre varies from blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international. Audience are welcome to bring their lunch.
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* Blue Plate Special - 301 South Street 35.9671, -83.9195 Opening Hours: Noon-1PM Free Daily live performance radio show at noon on weekdays at WDBX recording studio, which is located at the Knoxville visitor center. Music genre varies from blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international. Audience are welcome to bring their lunch.
  
 
===Festivals & events===
 
===Festivals & events===
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*'''Blooms Days Garden Festival and Marketplace''', University of Tennessee Gardens on Neyland Drive
 
*'''Blooms Days Garden Festival and Marketplace''', University of Tennessee Gardens on Neyland Drive
 
   
 
   
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<h2 class=subheader>Study as a Muslim in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
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<h2 class=subheader>Study in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
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The '''University of Tennessee''', the flagship public university, was established in 1794 on a 560 acre land-grant campus near downtown. Now part of the University of Tennessee system, it operates with more than 1500 faculty, 9800 staff, 27800 students and $1.1 billion dollars in endowments.
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The '''University of Tennessee''' and the flagship public university, was established in 1794 on a 560 acre land-grant campus near downtown. Now part of the University of Tennessee system, it operates with more than 1500 faculty, 9800 staff, 27800 students and $1.1 billion dollars in endowments.
  
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By contrast '''Knoxville College''', a historically black liberal arts college founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of North America, is a ghost town of a campus. After a long period of decline which began in the 1970s, the college lost accreditation in 1997 and was no longer functional by 2015. The library and administration are still operational; the rest of the campus is boarded up and the buildings rank among the 15 most-at-risk historic sites in the city.
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By contrast '''Knoxville College''', a historically black liberal arts college founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of [[North America]], is a ghost town of a campus. After a long period of decline which began in the 1970s and the college lost accreditation in 1997 and was no longer functional by 2015. The library and administration are still operational; the rest of the campus is boarded up and the buildings rank among the 15 most-at-risk historic sites in the city.
 
   
 
   
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* University of Tennessee Trial Gardens - Just off Neyland Drive behind the UT Veterinary Hospital on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus. ☎ +1 865-525-4555 Opening Hours: Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Over 1,000 woody plants are under long term observation and 2,000 varieties of annual herbaceous plants comprise the primary collections of this 12-acre urban public garden. The University of Tennessee (UT) Gardens have been open to the public at no charge every day year-round since 1982 and now serve an estimated 50,000 visitors annually.
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* University of Tennessee Trial Gardens - Just off Neyland Drive behind the UT Veterinary Hospital on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus. ☎ +1 865-525-4555 Opening Hours: Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Over 1,000 woody plants are under long term observation and 2,000 varieties of annual herbaceous plants comprise the primary collections of this 12-acre urban public garden. The University of Tennessee (UT) Gardens have been open to the public at no charge every day year-round since 1982 and now serve an estimated 50,000 visitors annually.
  
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* Tennessee Volunteers - 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Suite 200 +1-800-332-VOLS - The Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols (the "Lady" nickname is used in several women's sports, most notably basketball) are an integral part of the Knoxville lifestyle. Neyland Stadium packs in over 100,000 Tennessee football fans as one of the nation's largest and most popular college stadiums. (~$45 and up) You'll know why when you hear the roar of the fans and feel the energy that fills the stadium at every game! After the football team, the most storied team on campus is the Lady Vols basketball team, perennial national championship contenders and one of the most successful teams in all of American women's sports. (~$10-70) Watch the University of Tennessee's men's basketball team, one of the most successful in the nation during recent years in the second largest on-campus arena in the nation.
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* Tennessee Volunteers - 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Suite 200 +1-800-332-VOLS - The Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols (the "Lady" nickname is used in several women's sports, most notably basketball) are an integral part of the Knoxville lifestyle. Neyland Stadium packs in over 100,000 Tennessee football fans as one of the nation's largest and most popular college stadiums. (~$45 and up) You'll know why when you hear the roar of the fans and feel the energy that fills the stadium at every game! After the football team and the most storied team on campus is the Lady Vols basketball team, perennial national championship contenders and one of the most successful teams in all of American women's sports. (~$10-70) Watch the University of Tennessee's men's basketball team, one of the most successful in the nation during recent years in the second largest on-campus arena in the nation.
  
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<h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Shopping in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2>
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<h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2>
  
 
===Major shopping complexes===
 
===Major shopping complexes===
  
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* West Town Mall - 7600 Kingston Pike a few miles west of downtown Knoxville at the West Hills interchange. Exit 380 off I-40/75 - West Town is the more upscale of Knoxville's two malls and is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, Sears, Belk, and JCPenney. West Town contains a food court and most traditional "mall" stores. '''The Centre at Deane Hill''' (cross Morrell Road, east of the mall) contains a Borders, PetSmart, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Food City, and many smaller stores and restaurants.
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* West Town Mall - 7600 Kingston Pike a few miles west of downtown Knoxville at the West Hills interchange. Exit 380 off I-40/75 - West Town is the more upscale of Knoxville's two malls and is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, Sears, Belk, and JCPenney. West Town contains a food court and most traditional "mall" stores. '''The Centre at Deane Hill''' (cross Morrell Road, east of the mall) contains a Borders, PetSmart, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Food City, and many smaller stores and restaurants.
  
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* Knoxville Center - East Towne Mall - 3001 Knoxville Center Dr 36.03284, -83.87662 In the northeastern part of the city off of I-640, Exit 8 - Knoxville Center Most local residents still refer to Knoxville Center by its former name, East Towne Mall, if not from habit, then for geographical clarity. Knoxville Center contains a food court, movie theater, numerous small to midsize stores, and is anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Belk, and Dillard's. Surrounding shopping centers include Sam's Club, Walmart, Carmike Cinema 10, Lowe's, Home Depot, Kohl's and Target.
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* Knoxville Center - East Towne Mall - 3001 Knoxville Center Dr 36.03284, -83.87662 In the northeastern part of the city off of I-640, Exit 8 - Knoxville Center Most local residents still refer to Knoxville Center by its former name, East Towne Mall, if not from habit and then for geographical clarity. Knoxville Center contains a food court, movie theater, numerous small to midsize stores, and is anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Belk, and Dillard's. Surrounding shopping centers include Sam's Club, Walmart, Carmike Cinema 10, Lowe's, Home Depot, Kohl's and Target.
  
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* Turkey Creek - Parkside Dr - A "Lifestyle Center" containing many different restaurants, clothing stores, a very large movie theater (Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Theater 18.) Large retailers include Walmart, Super Target, Old Navy, Borders, and Belk.
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* [[Turkey|Türkiye]] Creek - Parkside Dr - A "Lifestyle Center" containing many different restaurants, clothing stores, a very large movie theater (Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Theater 18.) Large retailers include Walmart, Super Target, Old Navy, Borders, and Belk.
  
 
===Downtown shopping===
 
===Downtown shopping===
  
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* Market Plaza - The shops lining Market Plaza include several locally owned clothing and home accessories boutiques. In addition, the square is often home to vendors during events such as the Dogwood Arts Festival.
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* Market Plaza - The shops lining Market Plaza include several locally owned clothing and home accessories boutiques. In addition and the square is often home to vendors during events such as the Dogwood Arts Festival.
  
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* Market Plaza Farmer's Market | ☎ +1 865 405-3135 - Harking back to the square's original function, the Market Plaza District Association hosts a farmer's market each Wednesday (11AM Monday - 2PM) and Saturday (9AM Monday - 1PM.)
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* Market Plaza Farmer's Market | ☎ +1 865 405-3135 - Harking back to the square's original function and the Market Plaza District Association hosts a farmer's market each Wednesday (11AM Monday - 2PM) and Saturday (9AM Monday - 1PM.)
  
 
*'''Reruns''', 2 Market Plaza, ''+1 865 525-9525''
 
*'''Reruns''', 2 Market Plaza, ''+1 865 525-9525''
  
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* Earth to Old City - 22 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 522-8270  
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* Earth to Old City - 22 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 522-8270  
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* Bliss - 24 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 329-8868  
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* Bliss - 24 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 329-8868  
 
*'''Village Market Place''', 32 Market Plaza, ''+1 865 541-5050''.
 
*'''Village Market Place''', 32 Market Plaza, ''+1 865 541-5050''.
  
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* Bliss Home - 29 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 673-6711 - Street - Once the center of life in Knoxville, Street is slowly becoming a destination for shopping and socializing. Mast General Store and Yee-Haw industries make up the limited but hopefully growing retail. At the north end of Street, the Emporium Center for the Arts contains studios of local artists and gallery space. The visitors' center (located on the junction of and Summit Hill), the East Tennessee History Center, and Blount Mansion also have gift shops with souvenirs and local products.
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* Bliss Home - 29 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 673-6711 - Street - Once the center of life in Knoxville, Street is slowly becoming a destination for shopping and socializing. Mast General Store and Yee-Haw industries make up the limited but hopefully growing retail. At the north end of Street and the Emporium Center for the Arts contains studios of local artists and gallery space. The visitors' center (located on the junction of and Summit Hill) and the East Tennessee History Center, and Blount Mansion also have gift shops with souvenirs and local products.
  
 
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===Books===
 
===Books===
  
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* McKay Used Books & CDs - 230 Papermill Place Way - A warehouse-sized extravaganza of cheap, used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiobooks, CD-ROMs, and video games. As well as shopping, you can sell your used items for cash or store credit.
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* McKay Used Books & CDs - 230 Papermill Place Way - A warehouse-sized extravaganza of cheap, used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiobooks, CD-ROMs, and video games. As well as shopping, you can sell your used items for cash or store credit.
  
 
* Book Eddy - 2537 Chapman Highway +1-888-303-0990 A large selection of used books and LPs, predominantly from estate sales. Excellent quality, with neighborly felines to pet while reading.
 
* Book Eddy - 2537 Chapman Highway +1-888-303-0990 A large selection of used books and LPs, predominantly from estate sales. Excellent quality, with neighborly felines to pet while reading.
  
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Knoxville has plenty of restaurants, although the diversity and quality of them can be disappointing if you're not willing to look beyond the major chain locations. Persevere, however, and you will find some diamonds in the rough. Vegetarians and vegans are generally not well catered to, there are exceptions and the vigilant vegetarian or vegan will not starve.
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Knoxville has plenty of restaurants, although the diversity and quality of them can be disappointing if you're not willing to look beyond the major chain locations. Persevere, however, and you will find some diamonds in the rough. Vegetarians and vegans are generally not well catered to and there are exceptions and the vigilant [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Vegetarian] or vegan will not starve.
 
Knoxville has most typical fast-food chains in one or more places around town.
 
Knoxville has most typical fast-food chains in one or more places around town.
 
   
 
   
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* Petro's - Petro's was founded in Knoxville during the energy-themed 1982 World's Fair. The petro consists of corn chips, chili,  cheese], green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream, and it comes in beef, chicken, and vegetarian varieties. It goes well with Petro's Hint-of-Orange Iced Tea.
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* Petro's - Petro's was founded in Knoxville during the energy-themed 1982 World's Fair. The petro consists of corn chips, chili, [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-cheese-food-products/ Cheese], green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream, and it comes in beef, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken], and [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/plant-based-food/ Vegetarian] varieties. It goes well with Petro's Hint-of-Orange Iced Tea.
  
 
* M&M Catering - 7409 Middlebook Pike☎ +1 865-692-1003 +1 865-531-3048 - For melt-in-your-mouth barbeque, go to this small cement block setup, open daily.
 
* M&M Catering - 7409 Middlebook Pike☎ +1 865-692-1003 +1 865-531-3048 - For melt-in-your-mouth barbeque, go to this small cement block setup, open daily.
  
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* Elidio's Pizza - 6714 Central Ave Pike☎ +1 865-687-1002 - Great New York-style pizza and other Italian offerings.
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* Elidio's [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] - 6714 Central Ave Pike☎ +1 865-687-1002 - Great New York-style [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] and other Italian offerings.
  
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* Jacob's Restaurant and Grill - Jacob's Timeout Deli - 5307 N Middlebrook Pike☎ +1 865 584-6671 Opening Hours: 10:30AM Monday - 4PM . Fantastic burgers and deli sandwiches. Run by Jacob, who immigrated from Palestine in the late 1960s and opened up this restaurant.
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* Jacob's Restaurant and Grill - Jacob's Timeout Deli - 5307 North Middlebrook Pike☎ +1 865 584-6671 Opening Hours: 10:30AM Monday - 4PM . Fantastic [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-burgers/ Burgers] and deli [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches]. Run by Jacob, who immigrated from Palestine in the late 1960s and opened up this restaurant.
  
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* Aubrey's - Fresh seafood, halal-food/steaks/ steaks], and salads. Voted "Best of Knoxville" in the ''Knoxville-News Sentinel''.
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* Aubrey's - Fresh seafood, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks], and salads. Voted "Best of Knoxville" in the ''Knoxville-News Sentinel''.
  
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* Calhoun's | 6515 Kingston Pike, 400 Neyland Drive, and 10020 Kingston Pike - Voted as serving the best ribs in all of America, Calhoun's offers what they call a "taste of Tennessee". Calhoun's also operates a microbrewery at each of their locations.
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* Calhoun's | 6515 Kingston Pike, 400 Neyland Drive, and 10020 Kingston Pike - Voted as serving the best ribs in all of America, Calhoun's offers what they call a "taste of Tennessee". Calhoun's also operates a sheesha lounge at each of their locations.
  
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* The Chop House - Many locations throughout the city. - A Knoxville favorite for great steaks and chops in a warm, friendly environment.
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* The Chop House - Many locations throughout the city. - A Knoxville favorite for great [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steak] and chops in a warm, friendly environment.
  
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* Connors Steak & Seafood - Fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks.
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* Connors [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks] & Seafood - Fresh seafood and dry-aged [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks].
  
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* Downtown Grill and Brewery - 424 S St Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily $15-25 including a drink, free Wifi Big, stylish microbrewery on two floors with huge copper brewers' tanks in the center. Upscale pub fare -- halal-food/steaks/ steaks], seafood, sandwiches and fry ups, as well as the tasty house-brand soft-drinkss.
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* Downtown Grill and Brewery - 424 South Street Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily $15-25 including a drink, free Wifi Big, stylish sheesha lounge on two floors with huge copper brewers' tanks in the center. Upscale pub fare -- [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks], seafood, [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] and fry ups, as well as the tasty house-brand soft-drinkss.
  
 
* El Charro - Three locations in Knoxville. - Purportedly has the best salsa in town.
 
* El Charro - Three locations in Knoxville. - Purportedly has the best salsa in town.
  
 
* Gourmet Market - 5107 Kingston Pike☎ +1 865 584-8739  
 
* Gourmet Market - 5107 Kingston Pike☎ +1 865 584-8739  
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* Litton's Restaurant - 2803 Essary Drive NE - Some of the best burgers that can be found in Tennessee, and their patties have a remarkably robust and well balanced flavor that is almost sweet. All baked goods are prepared fresh daily in-store by a team of bakers who arrive to prepare the day's goodies before first light. The Tuesday lunch special is fried chicken, broccoli casserole, and banana pudding. Their red velvet cake is simply the best, and their "dinner plate" chocolate chip and sugar cookies (literally the size of small dinner plates) are not to be missed.
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* Litton's Restaurant - 2803 Essary Drive NE - Some of the best [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-burgers/ Burgers] that can be found in [[Tennessee]], and their patties have a remarkably robust and well balanced flavor that is almost sweet. All baked goods are prepared fresh daily in-store by a team of bakers who arrive to prepare the day's goodies before first light. The Tuesday lunch special is fried [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken], broccoli casserole, and banana pudding. Their red velvet cake is simply the best, and their "dinner plate" [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chocolate/ Chocolates] chip and sugar cookies (literally the size of small dinner plates) are not to be missed.
  
 
* Nama's - Off of Kingston Pike. $10-20 One of the better sushi joints in Knoxville.
 
* Nama's - Off of Kingston Pike. $10-20 One of the better sushi joints in Knoxville.
  
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* Puleo's Grille - At the junction of I-40/75 and Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. - The only place in Knoxville (and probably the state) where you can begin a meal with fried green tomatoes with cheese grits and two kinds of sausage gravy and top off the evening with a glass of white and a cannoli.
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* Puleo's Grille - At the junction of I-40/75 and Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. - The only place in Knoxville (and probably the state) where you can begin a meal with fried green tomatoes with [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-certified-cheese-food-products/  Cheese] grits and two kinds of [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sausages/ Sausages] gravy and top off the evening with a glass of white and a cannoli.
  
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* Smoky Mountain Brewery | 11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934-1971 35.899584, -84.160058 ☎ +1 865-288-5500 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 12:30AM, F Saturday 11AM Monday - 1:30AM A restaurant and brewery in western Knoxville.
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* Smoky Mountain Brewery | 11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934-1971 35.899584, -84.160058 ☎ +1 865-288-5500 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 12:30AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 1:30AM A restaurant and brewery in western Knoxville.
  
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* Three Rivers market - Knoxville's Community Food Co-op - 1100 N. Central St☎ +1 865-525-2069 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM - 10PM Three Rivers Market is a natural foods grocery store with a great hot food bar serving daily seasonal menus. There is also a full service deli case, a fresh sushi counter, and a grab-and-go case with drinks, sandwiches, wraps, and...cupcakes from Magpie's Bakery.
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* Three Rivers market - Knoxville's Community Food Co-op - 1100 N. Central St☎ +1 865-525-2069 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM - 10PM Three Rivers Market is a natural foods grocery store with a great hot food bar serving daily seasonal menus. There is also a full service deli case, a fresh sushi counter, and a grab-and-go case with drinks, [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches], wraps, and...cupcakes from Magpie's Bakery.
  
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* Trio - 13 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-246-2270 $6-9, free WiFi Trio's menu takes a multiple choice approach to salads with an order card of ingredients and a pen to tick of the items you'd like tossed with your greens. Tasty sandwiches and a handful of entrees round out the lunch and dinner options. Breakfast is decidedly eggy with a choice of several types of omelets and Eggs Benedict. Coffee and pastries are available all day.
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* Trio - 13 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-246-2270 $6-9, free WiFi Trio's menu takes a multiple choice approach to salads with an order card of ingredients and a pen to tick of the items you'd like tossed with your greens. Tasty [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] and a handful of entrees round out the lunch and dinner options. Breakfast is decidedly eggy with a choice of several types of omelets and Eggs Benedict. Coffee and pastries are available all day.
  
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* Tomato Head - 12 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-637-4067 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday for lunch, Tuesday - Sunday for dinner The Tomato Head is a favorite restaurant of many local residents. They have fabulous (and veggie friendly) salads,sandwiches, pizza, and calzones.
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* Tomato Head - 12 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-637-4067 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday for lunch, Tuesday - Sunday for dinner The Tomato Head is a favorite restaurant of many local residents. They have fabulous (and veggie friendly) salads,sandwiches, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas], and calzones.
  
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* Cru Bistro & Wine Cafe - 11383 Parkside Dr 35.90056, -84.15944 Pinnacle at Turkey Creek ☎ +1 865-671-6612 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 11PM Small plates $7-19, burgers $11-15, pizzas $9-13, mains $16-27 The menu at Cru represents both new and exotic flavors as well as beautifully executed yet familiar selections for one and all to enjoy. The chef-inspired small plates menu encourages those with curious palates to explore and experience a wine variety of foods and an extensive selections of global wines by the glass, the flight, or the bottle. Also downtown at 141 S. Street (+1 865-544-1491).
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* Cru Bistro & Wine Cafe - 11383 Parkside Dr 35.90056, -84.15944 Pinnacle at [[Turkey|Türkiye]] Creek ☎ +1 865-671-6612 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 11PM Small plates $7-19, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-burgers/ Burgers] $11-15, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-pizzas/ Pizzas] $9-13, mains $16-27 The menu at Cru represents both new and exotic flavors as well as beautifully executed yet familiar selections for one and all to enjoy. The chef-inspired small plates menu encourages those with curious palates to explore and experience a variety of foods and an extensive selections of global soft drinks by the glass and the flight, or the bottle. Also downtown at 141 S. Street (+1 865-544-1491).
  
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* Baker Peters Jazz Club - 9000 Kingston Pike 35.912585, -84.081974 ☎ +1 865-690-8110 - This jazz club has live music and good food. Its alcohol selection focuses on wine, but it also has a reasonable organic juice selection, and also cigars.
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* Baker Peters Jazz Club - 9000 Kingston Pike 35.912585, -84.081974 ☎ +1 865-690-8110 - This jazz club has live music and good food. Its alcohol selection focuses on fruit cocktail, but it also has a reasonable organic juice selection, and also cigars.
  
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* Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - 100 N Central St 35.970608, -83.918428 ☎ +1 865-999-5251 - High-end restaurant serving urban western cuisine. It's in the classic ''Patrick Sullivan'' building that's been around since 1888.
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* Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - 100 North Central Street 35.970608, -83.918428 ☎ +1 865-999-5251 - High-end restaurant serving urban western cuisine. It's in the classic ''Patrick Sullivan'' building that's been around since 1888.
  
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* Naples Italian Restaurant - 5500 Kingston Pike 35.935177, -83.992882 ☎ +1 865-584-5033 - Italian food, with nightly specials designed in-house by award-winning chefs. Try not to fight over the cannoli and Seafood Goddess salads.
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* Naples Italian Restaurant - 5500 Kingston Pike 35.935177, -83.992882 ☎ +1 865-584-5033 - Italian food, with nightly specials designed in-house by award-winning chefs. Try not to fight over the cannoli and Seafood Goddess salads.
  
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* Restaurant Linderhof - 2740 Kingston Pike #106, Farragut 35.866224, -84.208718 ☎ +1 865-675-8700 - Excellent German fare.
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* Restaurant Linderhof - 2740 Kingston Pike #106, Farragut 35.866224, -84.208718 ☎ +1 865-675-8700 - Excellent German fare.
  
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* Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 950 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915 35.962081, -83.911997 ☎ +1 865-546-4696 +1 865-521-0642 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM, F Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9PM Excellent halal-food/steaks/ steaks], among other things.
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* Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 950 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915 35.962081, -83.911997 ☎ +1 865-546-4696 +1 865-521-0642 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9PM Excellent [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks], among other things.
  
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* Ye Olde Steakhouse - 6838 Chapman Highway 35.915409, -83.856270 5 miles south of the Henley Street Bridge from Downtown Knoxville, bus 41 from downtown Knoxville stops just outside ☎ +1 865-577-9328 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 4:30PM - 9PM, F Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 9:30PM $30-50 Ye Olde Steak House racks up Best Steak House in Knoxville awards every year, but its fame extends far beyond the city limits. It's one of Knoxville's oldest and most popular restaurant, family-owned since 1968.
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* Ye Olde Steakhouse - 6838 Chapman Highway 35.915409, -83.856270 5 miles south of the Henley Street Bridge from Downtown Knoxville, bus 41 from downtown Knoxville stops just outside ☎ +1 865-577-9328 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 4:30PM - 9PM, Friday Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 9:30PM $30-50 Ye Olde [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks] House racks up Best [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-meat/ Steaks] House in Knoxville awards every year, but its fame extends far beyond the city limits. It's one of Knoxville's oldest and most popular restaurant, family-owned since 1968.
 
Market Plaza and the Old City house a number of cafes, probably too many to list here. Below are a few popular locations in those areas and elsewhere.
 
Market Plaza and the Old City house a number of cafes, probably too many to list here. Below are a few popular locations in those areas and elsewhere.
 
   
 
   
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* Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria - 200 East Jackson Ave 35.970849, -83.917334 In Old City ☎ +1 865-521-0092 - 58 drafts. Concerts on weekends. Pizzas. Billiard Room.
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* Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria - 200 East Jackson Ave 35.970849, -83.917334 In Old City ☎ +1 865-521-0092 - 58 drafts. Concerts on weekends. Pizzas. Billiard Room.
  
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* Downtown Grill & Brewery - 424 S. St 35.965649, -83.918194 Downtown ☎ +1 865-633-8111 - Great bar and grill on Historic Street in downtown Knoxville. Good selection of beers brewed on site. Standard pub fare. Pool tables, television, and live music. Front and back patios. Popular with local residents.
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* Downtown Grill & Brewery - 424 S. Street 35.965649, -83.918194 Downtown ☎ +1 865-633-8111 - Great and grill on Historic Street in downtown Knoxville. Good selection of soft drinks brewed on site. Standard pub fare. Pool tables, television, and live music. Front and back patios. Popular with local residents.
  
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* Fort Sanders Yacht Club - 721 S 17th St 35.956690, -83.932740 next to the intersection of Cumberland Avenue (the Strip) and 17th Street; close to the UT campus ☎ +1 865-673-3500 - Really interesting place from a perspective of European traveler, a bar full of old 25-cent arcade games (more than ten machines like Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mario Bros) plus affordable organic juice (different kinds) especially on Tuesdays. Smoking only outside, on a funny small patio. Great, relaxed atmosphere.
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* Fort Sanders Yacht Club - 721 South 17th Street 35.956690, -83.932740 next to the intersection of Cumberland Avenue (the Strip) and 17th Street; close to the UT campus ☎ +1 865-673-3500 - Really interesting place from a perspective of European traveler, a bar full of old 25-cent arcade games (more than ten machines like Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mario Bros) plus affordable organic juice (different kinds) especially on Tuesdays. Smoking only outside, on a funny small patio. Great, relaxed atmosphere.
  
 
* Preservation Pub - 28 Market Plaza 35.965683, -83.919504 Market Plaza ☎ +1 865-524-2224 - Good organic juice selection, live music.
 
* Preservation Pub - 28 Market Plaza 35.965683, -83.919504 Market Plaza ☎ +1 865-524-2224 - Good organic juice selection, live music.
  
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* Sapphire - 528 S. St 35.965576, -83.918078 Downtown ☎ +1 865-951-2066 - Trendy and upscale.
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* Sapphire - 528 S. Street 35.965576, -83.918078 Downtown ☎ +1 865-951-2066 - Trendy and upscale.
  
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* Sassy Ann's - 280 N. Fourth Ave 35.980025, -83.917380 ☎ +1 865-525-5839 - Big, three-storey house turned into a party place. Quite far from everywhere but worth visiting.
  
 
* Union Jacks - 124 Northshore Dr 35.931832, -84.001763 ☎ +1 865-584-5161 - Low key pub scene, far from centre.
 
* Union Jacks - 124 Northshore Dr 35.931832, -84.001763 ☎ +1 865-584-5161 - Low key pub scene, far from centre.
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* Crowne Plaza - 401 W. Summit Hill Dr☎ +1 865-522-2600  
 
* Crowne Plaza - 401 W. Summit Hill Dr☎ +1 865-522-2600  
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* Hampton Inns and Suites - 618 West Main Street Located downtown. ☎ +1 865-522-5400 Free parking in parking garage.  
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* MainStay Suites - 144 Merchant Dr☎ +1 865-247-0222 Extended-stay hotel with weekly housekeeping service, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, fully equipped kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators, pillow-top mattresses, and cable TV. Some rooms have work desks, sofa sleepers and balconies.
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* Ramada Limited East Knoxville - 722 Brakebill Rd ☎ +1 865-546-7271  
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* Holiday Express at the UT Gardens - University of Tennessee Trial Gardens just off Neyland Drive behind the UT Veterinary Hospital on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus ☎ +1 865-974-7141 Opening Hours: See under description $5 per person, children under 4 are admitted free
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* Crowne Plaza Knoxville - 501 W Summit Hill Dr SW 35.967170, -83.920744 ☎ +1 865-522-2600  
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* Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg. About an hour's drive.
 
* Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg. About an hour's drive.
 
* Chattanooga. About two hours' drive to the home of the '''Tennessee Aquarium'''.
 
* Chattanooga. About two hours' drive to the home of the '''Tennessee Aquarium'''.
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* '''The Museum of Appalachia''' in Norris. About 30 minutes north of Knoxville up I75. See how settlers in Southern Appalachia lived. This area was once "the Wild West". The museum features pioneer artifacts and authentic buildings. There are special events in the spring, the Christmas season, and the Fourth of July (anvil shoot!).
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* '''The Museum of Appalachia''' in Norris. About 30 minutes north of Knoxville up I75. See how settlers in Southern Appalachia lived. This area was once "the Wild West". The museum features pioneer artifacts and authentic buildings. There are special events in the spring and the Christmas season, and the Fourth of July (anvil shoot!).
 
* Oak Ridge, Manhattan Project site and host of the annual Secret City Festival.
 
* Oak Ridge, Manhattan Project site and host of the annual Secret City Festival.
 
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* Maryville (Tennessee) | Maryville is a small college town half an hour south of Knoxville.
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Knoxville, in Knox County (Tennessee) | Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.

Knoxville Halal Travel Guide

Knoxville sits nestled on the Tennessee River about an hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On any evening of the week, throngs of residents and visitors can be seen at the sidewalk cafes and theaters, restaurants and night clubs along Street and Market Plaza. The University of Tennessee, with its 27,000 students, is within walking distance of the downtown, separated only by the World's Fair Park.

You can still see remnants of the 1982 World's Fair in the Sunsphere, a rising structure topped with a Gold sphere which dots Knoxville's skyline. Most of the other structures from the Fair were removed to create a large city park, which attracts families, students, and artists on weekends and sunny days. The World's Fair brought a lot of attention and development to the city, including high-rise office structures, and the four-star Hilton, Crowne Plaza and Marriott hotels.

The city is home to a thriving college athletics scene, with the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team. The basketball teams play in the more-than 21,000 seat Thompson–Boling Arena, and the football team plays in Neyland Stadium, one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the world at 103,000 seating capacity. During the fall you will find plenty of orange in the foliage, but you will see Big Orange (another nickname for the UTK athletic programs) year-round with the people of Knoxville.

The city is also the home or birthplace of a number of cultural figures, such as authors Cormac McCarthy, James Agee, and Alex Haley, and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who mentions the city in all of his films (remember the watch in Pulp Fiction?) The Everly Brothers attended high school here and began performing on radio in Knoxville. Dolly Parton began her career in Knoxville. Senator Howard Baker, actor David Keith, film director Clarence Brown and opera singer Mary Costa are all from the Knoxville area.Actor and daredevil Johnny Knoxville is from the city.

Travel to Knoxville

By Plane

  • McGhee Tyson Airport IATA Flight Code: TYS 35.811111, -83.993889 - McGhee Tyson Airport is serviced by:
  • American Eagle, +1-800-433-7300, .
  • Comair, +1-800-354-9822, .
  • Delta Air Lines, +1-800-221-1212, .
  • United Express, +1-800-241-6522, .

The following cities are served non-stop from Knoxville by air: Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD),Cincinnati (CVG), Cleveland (CLE), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW), Houston (IAH), Memphis (MEM), Minneapolis (MSP), New York (LGA), Newark (New Jersey) | Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington, D.C.|Washington (DCA), Washington, D.C.|Washington (IAD).

McGhee Tyson Airport is a few miles south of downtown in nearby Blount County (Tennessee) | Blount County.

By car

Southbound Interstate 75 and westbound Interstate 40 converge in the middle of Knoxville via Interstate 275 and run concurrently through western Knoxville. I-75 and I-40 split at the western edge of Knox County.

Travel on a Bus in Knoxville

  • Greyhound, 100 East Magnolia Avenue, +1-800-231-2222, . National bus service.
  • Megabus, . Service from Washington, D.C.]], Christiansburg, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Buses arrive and depart at the Knoxville Transit Center at 301 Church St. E. Fares from $1.

By Boat

The Tennessee River runs through Knoxville and is accessible by personal watercraft. Many boaters routinely navigate the Tennessee River for both pleasure and travel. Some arrive at Neyland Stadium by boat, avoiding Knoxville's worst traffic and parking problems. The Holston and the French Broad Rivers join just upstream of Knoxville to form the Tennessee, which is navigable, courtesy of the TVA dams along the Tennessee River and U.S. Army Corps of Engineering dams along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

Get Around

Although parking is usually easy to come by in most of the city, it may be mildly difficult at times to find adequate parking downtown and around the University of Tennessee. Walking is convenient downtown, but in other areas, most major roads are not amenable to pedestrians or bicyclists. In the outer areas of the city, because bus service is infrequent and some places don't have sidewalks, traveling by vehicle is the way to go.

Public transportation

  • Knoxville Area Transit, or KAT. KAT runs a bus service throughout the City of Knoxville and parts of Knox County. Most KAT bus stops are served on an hourly interval, so exploring Knoxville via KAT bus is somewhat difficult. However and the recent opening of an ultra-modern Downtown Station bus terminal should greatly improve public transportation within the city.All KAT buses are equipped with flip down bicycle racks and many are powered by biodiesel or other alternative fuels. KAT operates special routes for some events, a downtown trolley service, and bus services for the University of Tennessee.
  • Knoxville Trolley Lines. The trolley runs several free downtown and University routes during business hours and one "Late Line" route on Friday and Saturday nights during the University of Tennessee fall and spring semesters. Most daytime stops are served on ten to twenty minutes intervals.

Biking and walking

Knoxville is slowly building a paved greenway system that allows cyclists and pedestrians to travel into downtown from nearby suburbs such as Sequoyah Hills and Island Home.

  • Bearden Village/ Third Creek Greenway: Beginning at Bearden Elementary School on Kingston Pike and the Third Creek Trail parallels Sutherland Avenue as it follows Third Creek's wooded path. When the trail ends at Neyland Drive, pedestrians and cyclists can continue on the Neyland Greenway to access Volunteer Landing and the stadium, and parts of the University of Tennessee campus. A spur of the Neyland Greenway connects to the World's Fair Park near Neyland Stadium.
  • The Sequoyah Greenway is a gravel walking and running path in the median of Cherokee Boulevard and the primary street of one of Knoxville's wealthiest neighborhoods. However, cycling the broad boulevard roadway is a pleasant and reasonably safe ride for a casual or serious cyclist. Keep right and most automobiles will have more than enough room to pass you safely. Sequoyah Hills Park and the Tennessee River parallel much of the boulevard's southern side, and the park is a wonderful place to stop for a picnic. The northern side of the street is lined with stately homes. Much of the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood is pedestrian friendly, so be sure to explore a few of the leafy side streets. The trail is accessible at several parking areas along the boulevard, and at the Laurel Church of Christ parking lot (use the crosswalk at the intersection of Cherokee Boulevard and Kingston Pike.)A spur of the Third Creek Greenway leads to the Laurel Church parking lot. This spur is extremely steep and not in the best repair. Bicyclists may need to dismount and small children will need lots of help.
  • Jean Teague Greenway: Beginning at West Hills Elementary School and terminating at West End Church of Christ and the Jean Teague Greenway is an ideal trail for walkers and families with young children. As the trail passes through West Hills/John Bynon park, it divides to form a loop and winds around numerous athletic fields and playgrounds. Near its midpoint and the trail crosses Winston Road near the YMCA. Parking is available at the elementary school when school is not in session, at the park entrance on Winston Road, and at West End Church of Christ on East Walker Springs Lane. Those wishing to continue on to the Cavet Station Greenway may do so by exiting the church parking lot and traveling westbound on East Walker Springs Lane.
  • Cavet Station Greenway: The Cavet Station Greenway follows the heavily traveled Gallaher View Road from the intersection of East Walker Springs Road to Middlebrook Pike.Although this may someday be a useful link between greenways, it is a less than idyllic experience for a recreational biker. Nearby residents do seem to make use of it as a convenient exercise path for jogging. A sidewalk is on the opposite side of Gallaher View, and there is a crosswalk at the intersection of Walker Springs Road. A Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are just off of the western side of Gallaher View Road.
  • Victor Ashe Park This large and popular park is located at 4901 Bradshaw Road in North Knoxville. The park consists of 115 acres and has many ameneties. It is popular for its playground, a paved loop for walking or biking, an open space for special events, an unpaved trail, football fields, 4 soccer fields, and a disc golf course. It is popular as a dog park. Fishing is also available.Adjacent to Badgett Field and Northwest Park. The park is named for Victor Ashe, a former mayor of Knoxville and former United States Ambassador to Poland in the George W. Bush Administration.Ample parking for 330 cars exists.

What to See

  • Candy Factory. It is undergoing conversion to condominiums, but still hosts a fully-functioning Candies store. White chocolate-dipped strawberries (fresh daily) are a treat for Valentine's Day.
  • Fort Sanders neighborhood. A multitude of Victorian-era houses.
  • Market Plaza - A small, historic downtown square, home to dining, retail, a twice weekly farmer's market, and special events. Market Plaza takes its name from the Market House that once stood at its center. Farmers from surrounding areas would bring their wagons into Knoxville's Market House to sell their wares. Today the square is full of interesting little shops and restaurants. Entering the southern end of the square from Union Avenue, one may pass the bell from the old Market House as well as a statue commemorating Tennessee's role in the fight for women's suffrage. Dotted with benches and tables, Market Plaza is a lovely place to spend a few hours browsing the shops, dining with friends, or watching children play in the small fountain. A lucky square patron may happen upon anything from a pair of cellists playing Beatles songs to an ice cream give away. Unless an event is taking place in the downtown area, parking at the Market Street garage (on Walnut) is free on weeknights after six pm and all day on weekends. Event parking is usually five dollars.
  • Old City. A lot of interesting architecture and a chief nightlife spot. Lots of cafes and pubs for every taste.
  • Street. The main drag in downtown Knoxville, home to a number of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. Mast General Store, featuring clothing, sports equipment and southern Americana is very popular.
  • Tennessee Theatre - On Street downtown. The state theater of Tennessee and is an interesting example of Moorish architecture.
  • Volunteer Landing. Knoxville's riverwalk along the Tennessee River, complete with large, splashing fountains that were purposefully designed for you to play in! The Three Rivers Rambler operates from this location, taking visitors to the headwaters of the Tennessee River on this traditional, coal-fired train.

Sunsphere - World's Fair Park and Sunsphere

  • World's Fair Park. Site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center. Large, kid-friendly fountains. A big hit in the summer months.
  • Sunsphere - 35.9617, -83.9233 Opening Hours: The Observation deck is open daily April - October 9AM - 10PM; and November - Mar: 11AM - 6PM Sunsphere =102 0459 - A modernistic monument built for the 1982 World's Fair
  • Museum of East Tennessee History - 601 S. Street 35.96411, -83.9178 - East Tennessee Historical Society The East Tennessee Historical Society off Market Plaza has a new and fascinating museum about the history of the area, from Native Americans through Davy Crockett and the Revolutionary War, industrialization (the city was once called the Underwear Capital of the World) and the Civil War, and modern history, including the role of the area in producing the first atomic bomb.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Knoxville

Outdoors

  • The Smoky Mountains. Knoxville is 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the United States. With its ancient beauty and diversity of plant and animal life and the Smokies are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles (1300 kilometers) of trails. The park and surrounding park areas offer a host of activities, including camping, fishing, auto touring, horseback riding, sightseeing, and more. If you enjoy bicycling, visit Cades Cove Loop Road, an 11-mile (18-km) one-way road surrounded by stunning landscapes and closeup viewing of wildlife and 19th century homesites.
  • House Mountain State Natural Area. The House Mountain State Natural Area consists of 525 acres (2.12 km²) managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Knox County Parks & Recreation. The Trust for Public Land purchased the plot in 1985 and sold it to the state of Tennessee in 1987. An interpretive kiosk, picnic facilities, and roughly 5 miles (8 kilometers) of trails were constructed in the early 1990s. The park gets quite busy during the nicer months of the year.
  • Fishing The Tennessee River's bass producing waters feature an abundance of fishing opportunities. From the lower end of Pickwick, legendary for world-class smallmouth fishing and the river pours through a powerful tailwater before winding many miles until backing into the Kentucky Lake basin. Kentucky Lake, covering 164,000 acres (109,000 in Tennessee), is legendary for its largemouth bass fishing. Whether you enjoy pure river fishing, open-reservoir structure fishing or casting to cover in creeks or backwaters and there's a Tennessee fishing experience waiting for you.
  • Motorcycling Living in the Knoxville area puts you near America's number one motorcycle road: The Tail of the Dragon. If 318 curves over 11 miles sounds a little too exciting, enjoy the area's many other roadways. Loop through Smoky Mountain National Park or follow the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parway.
  • Ijams Nature Center - 2915 Island Home Ave☎ +1 865 577-4717 - A 275-acre large park and wildlife preserve, Ijams has hiking trails, educational activities, and events about stewardship, local flora and fauna, and more.
  • Zoo Knoxville - Knoxville Zoo - 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr 35.9999, -83.888 Off 1-40 near Cherry Street - Zoo Knoxville A nice but smallish zoo with 800 animals and a lot of success breeding red pandas. There's also a reptile center and kids play area.

Sports

  • Minor League Baseball - Tennessee Smokies - 3540 Line Drive, Kodak $7-12 Tennessee Smokies - Watch the AA level Tennessee Smokies play their Southern League rivals at the recently built Smokies Park. They are an affiliate of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs and the park even serves Old Style a Chicago staple.
  • Ice Hockey - Knoxville Ice Bears - 500 Howard Baker Ave☎ +1 865 525-PUCK $12-29 Knoxville Ice Bears Watch this Southern Professional Hockey League and three time champion battle their rivals for the Commissioner's and President's Cups at the James White Civic Coliseum.
  • Rugby - Knoxville Rugby Club - 9435 College St, Strawberry Plains Come see the amusingly named Possums of Knoxville play in the second Division of the USA Rugby South Territory.

Theatre and music

  • The Clarence Brown Theatre - CBT is a professional LORT theatre affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Shows produced at the CBT feature undergraduate theatre students, MFA theatre candidates, and professional actors and directors.
  • The Tennessee Theatre - The beautiful Tennessee Theatre is located downtown. Built in 1927, it was fully renovated and reopened in January 2005. Past performances include the Knoxville Symphony, John Legend, Alison Krauss and Union Station, David Sedaris, Savion Glover, Lily Tomlin. They also screen classic movies.
  • The Bijou Theatre - @KnoxBijou.com 803 South Street 35.5744, -83.5510 ☎ +1 865-522-0832 +1 865-522-5282 - In addition to being housed in Knoxville's fourth oldest building and the Bijou Theatre has an atmosphere that's perfect for live music and the performing arts. Many performers and music fans consider the Bijou the best-sounding room in Knoxville. Tennessee Shines is a radio show broadcast live from the Bijou the last Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by WDVX and the show celebrates Appalachian and other genres of American music.
  • Sundown in the City - During the summer months, head to Market Plaza every Thursday night to see fabulous live music.
  • Blue Plate Special - 301 South Street 35.9671, -83.9195 Opening Hours: Noon-1PM Free Daily live performance radio show at noon on weekdays at WDBX recording studio, which is located at the Knoxville visitor center. Music genre varies from blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international. Audience are welcome to bring their lunch.

Festivals & events

  • Dogwood Arts Festival
  • Rossini Festival
  • Honda Hoot
  • Kumba Festival
  • Boomsday
  • Knoxville Lindy Exchange
  • Christmas in the City
  • Blooms Days Garden Festival and Marketplace, University of Tennessee Gardens on Neyland Drive
  • Big Ears Festival - -

Study in Knoxville

The University of Tennessee and the flagship public university, was established in 1794 on a 560 acre land-grant campus near downtown. Now part of the University of Tennessee system, it operates with more than 1500 faculty, 9800 staff, 27800 students and $1.1 billion dollars in endowments.

By contrast Knoxville College, a historically black liberal arts college founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of North America, is a ghost town of a campus. After a long period of decline which began in the 1970s and the college lost accreditation in 1997 and was no longer functional by 2015. The library and administration are still operational; the rest of the campus is boarded up and the buildings rank among the 15 most-at-risk historic sites in the city.

  • University of Tennessee Trial Gardens - Just off Neyland Drive behind the UT Veterinary Hospital on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus. ☎ +1 865-525-4555 Opening Hours: Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Over 1,000 woody plants are under long term observation and 2,000 varieties of annual herbaceous plants comprise the primary collections of this 12-acre urban public garden. The University of Tennessee (UT) Gardens have been open to the public at no charge every day year-round since 1982 and now serve an estimated 50,000 visitors annually.
  • Tennessee Volunteers - 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Suite 200 +1-800-332-VOLS - The Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols (the "Lady" nickname is used in several women's sports, most notably basketball) are an integral part of the Knoxville lifestyle. Neyland Stadium packs in over 100,000 Tennessee football fans as one of the nation's largest and most popular college stadiums. (~$45 and up) You'll know why when you hear the roar of the fans and feel the energy that fills the stadium at every game! After the football team and the most storied team on campus is the Lady Vols basketball team, perennial national championship contenders and one of the most successful teams in all of American women's sports. (~$10-70) Watch the University of Tennessee's men's basketball team, one of the most successful in the nation during recent years in the second largest on-campus arena in the nation.

Shopping

Major shopping complexes

  • West Town Mall - 7600 Kingston Pike a few miles west of downtown Knoxville at the West Hills interchange. Exit 380 off I-40/75 - West Town is the more upscale of Knoxville's two malls and is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, Sears, Belk, and JCPenney. West Town contains a food court and most traditional "mall" stores. The Centre at Deane Hill (cross Morrell Road, east of the mall) contains a Borders, PetSmart, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Food City, and many smaller stores and restaurants.
  • Knoxville Center - East Towne Mall - 3001 Knoxville Center Dr 36.03284, -83.87662 In the northeastern part of the city off of I-640, Exit 8 - Knoxville Center Most local residents still refer to Knoxville Center by its former name, East Towne Mall, if not from habit and then for geographical clarity. Knoxville Center contains a food court, movie theater, numerous small to midsize stores, and is anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Belk, and Dillard's. Surrounding shopping centers include Sam's Club, Walmart, Carmike Cinema 10, Lowe's, Home Depot, Kohl's and Target.
  • Türkiye Creek - Parkside Dr - A "Lifestyle Center" containing many different restaurants, clothing stores, a very large movie theater (Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Theater 18.) Large retailers include Walmart, Super Target, Old Navy, Borders, and Belk.

Downtown shopping

  • Market Plaza - The shops lining Market Plaza include several locally owned clothing and home accessories boutiques. In addition and the square is often home to vendors during events such as the Dogwood Arts Festival.
  • Market Plaza Farmer's Market | ☎ +1 865 405-3135 - Harking back to the square's original function and the Market Plaza District Association hosts a farmer's market each Wednesday (11AM Monday - 2PM) and Saturday (9AM Monday - 1PM.)
  • Reruns, 2 Market Plaza, +1 865 525-9525
  • Earth to Old City - 22 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 522-8270
  • Bliss - 24 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 329-8868
  • Village Market Place, 32 Market Plaza, +1 865 541-5050.
  • Bliss Home - 29 Market Plaza☎ +1 865 673-6711 - Street - Once the center of life in Knoxville, Street is slowly becoming a destination for shopping and socializing. Mast General Store and Yee-Haw industries make up the limited but hopefully growing retail. At the north end of Street and the Emporium Center for the Arts contains studios of local artists and gallery space. The visitors' center (located on the junction of and Summit Hill) and the East Tennessee History Center, and Blount Mansion also have gift shops with souvenirs and local products.
  • The Old City -

Books

  • McKay Used Books & CDs - 230 Papermill Place Way - A warehouse-sized extravaganza of cheap, used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiobooks, CD-ROMs, and video games. As well as shopping, you can sell your used items for cash or store credit.
  • Book Eddy - 2537 Chapman Highway +1-888-303-0990 A large selection of used books and LPs, predominantly from estate sales. Excellent quality, with neighborly felines to pet while reading.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Knoxville has plenty of restaurants, although the diversity and quality of them can be disappointing if you're not willing to look beyond the major chain locations. Persevere, however, and you will find some diamonds in the rough. Vegetarians and vegans are generally not well catered to and there are exceptions and the vigilant Vegetarian or vegan will not starve. Knoxville has most typical fast-food chains in one or more places around town.

  • Petro's - Petro's was founded in Knoxville during the energy-themed 1982 World's Fair. The petro consists of corn chips, chili, Cheese, green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream, and it comes in beef, Chicken, and Vegetarian varieties. It goes well with Petro's Hint-of-Orange Iced Tea.
  • M&M Catering - 7409 Middlebook Pike☎ +1 865-692-1003 +1 865-531-3048 - For melt-in-your-mouth barbeque, go to this small cement block setup, open daily.
  • Elidio's Pizzas - 6714 Central Ave Pike☎ +1 865-687-1002 - Great New York-style Pizzas and other Italian offerings.
  • Jacob's Restaurant and Grill - Jacob's Timeout Deli - 5307 North Middlebrook Pike☎ +1 865 584-6671 Opening Hours: 10:30AM Monday - 4PM . Fantastic Burgers and deli sandwiches. Run by Jacob, who immigrated from Palestine in the late 1960s and opened up this restaurant.
  • Aubrey's - Fresh seafood, Steaks, and salads. Voted "Best of Knoxville" in the Knoxville-News Sentinel.
  • Calhoun's | 6515 Kingston Pike, 400 Neyland Drive, and 10020 Kingston Pike - Voted as serving the best ribs in all of America, Calhoun's offers what they call a "taste of Tennessee". Calhoun's also operates a sheesha lounge at each of their locations.
  • The Chop House - Many locations throughout the city. - A Knoxville favorite for great Steak and chops in a warm, friendly environment.
  • Connors Steaks & Seafood - Fresh seafood and dry-aged Steaks.
  • Downtown Grill and Brewery - 424 South Street Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily $15-25 including a drink, free Wifi Big, stylish sheesha lounge on two floors with huge copper brewers' tanks in the center. Upscale pub fare -- Steaks, seafood, sandwiches and fry ups, as well as the tasty house-brand soft-drinkss.
  • El Charro - Three locations in Knoxville. - Purportedly has the best salsa in town.
  • Gourmet Market - 5107 Kingston Pike☎ +1 865 584-8739
  • Litton's Restaurant - 2803 Essary Drive NE - Some of the best Burgers that can be found in Tennessee, and their patties have a remarkably robust and well balanced flavor that is almost sweet. All baked goods are prepared fresh daily in-store by a team of bakers who arrive to prepare the day's goodies before first light. The Tuesday lunch special is fried Chicken, broccoli casserole, and banana pudding. Their red velvet cake is simply the best, and their "dinner plate" Chocolates chip and sugar cookies (literally the size of small dinner plates) are not to be missed.
  • Nama's - Off of Kingston Pike. $10-20 One of the better sushi joints in Knoxville.
  • Puleo's Grille - At the junction of I-40/75 and Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. - The only place in Knoxville (and probably the state) where you can begin a meal with fried green tomatoes with Cheese grits and two kinds of Sausages gravy and top off the evening with a glass of white and a cannoli.
  • Smoky Mountain Brewery | 11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934-1971 35.899584, -84.160058 ☎ +1 865-288-5500 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 12:30AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 1:30AM A restaurant and brewery in western Knoxville.
  • Three Rivers market - Knoxville's Community Food Co-op - 1100 N. Central St☎ +1 865-525-2069 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM - 10PM Three Rivers Market is a natural foods grocery store with a great hot food bar serving daily seasonal menus. There is also a full service deli case, a fresh sushi counter, and a grab-and-go case with drinks, sandwiches, wraps, and...cupcakes from Magpie's Bakery.
  • Trio - 13 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-246-2270 $6-9, free WiFi Trio's menu takes a multiple choice approach to salads with an order card of ingredients and a pen to tick of the items you'd like tossed with your greens. Tasty sandwiches and a handful of entrees round out the lunch and dinner options. Breakfast is decidedly eggy with a choice of several types of omelets and Eggs Benedict. Coffee and pastries are available all day.
  • Tomato Head - 12 Market Plaza☎ +1 865-637-4067 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday for lunch, Tuesday - Sunday for dinner The Tomato Head is a favorite restaurant of many local residents. They have fabulous (and veggie friendly) salads,sandwiches, Pizzas, and calzones.
  • Cru Bistro & Wine Cafe - 11383 Parkside Dr 35.90056, -84.15944 Pinnacle at Türkiye Creek ☎ +1 865-671-6612 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 11PM Small plates $7-19, Burgers $11-15, Pizzas $9-13, mains $16-27 The menu at Cru represents both new and exotic flavors as well as beautifully executed yet familiar selections for one and all to enjoy. The chef-inspired small plates menu encourages those with curious palates to explore and experience a variety of foods and an extensive selections of global soft drinks by the glass and the flight, or the bottle. Also downtown at 141 S. Street (+1 865-544-1491).
  • Baker Peters Jazz Club - 9000 Kingston Pike 35.912585, -84.081974 ☎ +1 865-690-8110 - This jazz club has live music and good food. Its alcohol selection focuses on fruit cocktail, but it also has a reasonable organic juice selection, and also cigars.
  • Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - 100 North Central Street 35.970608, -83.918428 ☎ +1 865-999-5251 - High-end restaurant serving urban western cuisine. It's in the classic Patrick Sullivan building that's been around since 1888.
  • Naples Italian Restaurant - 5500 Kingston Pike 35.935177, -83.992882 ☎ +1 865-584-5033 - Italian food, with nightly specials designed in-house by award-winning chefs. Try not to fight over the cannoli and Seafood Goddess salads.
  • Restaurant Linderhof - 2740 Kingston Pike #106, Farragut 35.866224, -84.208718 ☎ +1 865-675-8700 - Excellent German fare.
  • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 950 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915 35.962081, -83.911997 ☎ +1 865-546-4696 +1 865-521-0642 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9PM Excellent Steaks, among other things.
  • Ye Olde Steakhouse - 6838 Chapman Highway 35.915409, -83.856270 5 miles south of the Henley Street Bridge from Downtown Knoxville, bus 41 from downtown Knoxville stops just outside ☎ +1 865-577-9328 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 4:30PM - 9PM, Friday Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 9:30PM $30-50 Ye Olde Steaks House racks up Best Steaks House in Knoxville awards every year, but its fame extends far beyond the city limits. It's one of Knoxville's oldest and most popular restaurant, family-owned since 1968.

Market Plaza and the Old City house a number of cafes, probably too many to list here. Below are a few popular locations in those areas and elsewhere.

  • Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria - 200 East Jackson Ave 35.970849, -83.917334 In Old City ☎ +1 865-521-0092 - 58 drafts. Concerts on weekends. Pizzas. Billiard Room.
  • Downtown Grill & Brewery - 424 S. Street 35.965649, -83.918194 Downtown ☎ +1 865-633-8111 - Great and grill on Historic Street in downtown Knoxville. Good selection of soft drinks brewed on site. Standard pub fare. Pool tables, television, and live music. Front and back patios. Popular with local residents.
  • Fort Sanders Yacht Club - 721 South 17th Street 35.956690, -83.932740 next to the intersection of Cumberland Avenue (the Strip) and 17th Street; close to the UT campus ☎ +1 865-673-3500 - Really interesting place from a perspective of European traveler, a bar full of old 25-cent arcade games (more than ten machines like Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mario Bros) plus affordable organic juice (different kinds) especially on Tuesdays. Smoking only outside, on a funny small patio. Great, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Preservation Pub - 28 Market Plaza 35.965683, -83.919504 Market Plaza ☎ +1 865-524-2224 - Good organic juice selection, live music.
  • Sapphire - 528 S. Street 35.965576, -83.918078 Downtown ☎ +1 865-951-2066 - Trendy and upscale.
  • Sassy Ann's - 280 N. Fourth Ave 35.980025, -83.917380 ☎ +1 865-525-5839 - Big, three-storey house turned into a party place. Quite far from everywhere but worth visiting.
  • Union Jacks - 124 Northshore Dr 35.931832, -84.001763 ☎ +1 865-584-5161 - Low key pub scene, far from centre.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Crowne Plaza - 401 W. Summit Hill Dr☎ +1 865-522-2600
  • Hampton Inns and Suites - 618 West Main Street Located downtown. ☎ +1 865-522-5400 Free parking in parking garage.
  • MainStay Suites - 144 Merchant Dr☎ +1 865-247-0222 Extended-stay hotel with weekly housekeeping service, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, fully equipped kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators, pillow-top mattresses, and cable TV. Some rooms have work desks, sofa sleepers and balconies.
  • Ramada Limited East Knoxville - 722 Brakebill Road ☎ +1 865-546-7271
  • Holiday Express at the UT Gardens - University of Tennessee Trial Gardens just off Neyland Drive behind the UT Veterinary Hospital on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus ☎ +1 865-974-7141 Opening Hours: See under description $5 per person, children under 4 are admitted free
  • Crowne Plaza Knoxville - 501 West Summit Hill Dr Southwest 35.967170, -83.920744 ☎ +1 865-522-2600
  • Hilton Knoxville - 501 West Church Avenue 35.962579, -83.920070 ☎ +1-865-523-2300 Downtown Knoxville location. Complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel.

Stay Safe

In general, Knoxville is a safe town. Practice the same precautions you would in any other mid-sized American town -- for example, lock your vehicle and don't leave valuables sitting in plain view in your car. Low-income areas downtown should be traversed carefully.

Avoid the area around University and Fifth. You don't want to go there after dark. This is not at the University of Tennessee. Be careful where you park in the "Old City" area. It's right next to the mission neighborhood.

Internet & Phones

Cope in Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Chancellor's Commission for People is an advisory group which is active in civic and public discourse regarding issues in the Community, particularly at the University of Tennessee itself, but is accessible by all members of the community in one capacity or another .

News & References


Travel Next

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg. About an hour's drive.
  • Chattanooga. About two hours' drive to the home of the Tennessee Aquarium.
  • The Museum of Appalachia in Norris. About 30 minutes north of Knoxville up I75. See how settlers in Southern Appalachia lived. This area was once "the Wild West". The museum features pioneer artifacts and authentic buildings. There are special events in the spring and the Christmas season, and the Fourth of July (anvil shoot!).
  • Oak Ridge, Manhattan Project site and host of the annual Secret City Festival.
  • Maryville (Tennessee) | Maryville is a small college town half an hour south of Knoxville.



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