Things to Do in Knoxville

So you're looking for things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee. We've put together an up-to-date, community-driven and information-packed page just for you!

Whether you're planning a vacation to Knoxville, moving to Knoxville, or just looking for a fantastic night on the town, there's something here for everyone. We have put special emphasis on the things that make Knoxville special.

NOTE:You have the ability to add and comment on local events using the "community pages" link above.

Experience Great Live Music with the Knoxville Music Scene

The Knoxville Music Scene is dynamic. Old school, courageous, sweet, sultry, yin, yang: we've got it all. That's why seeing live music is one of my favorite things to do in knoxville.

If you're one who enjoys listening to great live music, you don't have any need to leave Knoxville. From national acts at the Tennessee and Bijou theatres to underground superstars at The Corner Lounge or The Pilot Light; from fusion jazz to rock - we've got it all.

Check out my Knoxville Music Scene page here.

Knoxville Things to Do: Take a Ride on the Three Rivers Rambler!

Things to do in Knoxville on warm weather weekends: Take a ride on the Three Rivers Rambler! Knoxville's excursion train departs from Downtown's Volunteer Landing at 2 and 5 on most summer Saturdays and Sundays, and it's a sure crowd pleaser for kids of all ages.

See pictures of a ride on the Rambler and read our review here

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Jet Ski Rentals In Downtown Knoxville 
A-Affordable Jet Ski Rentals is located at Volunteer Landing Marina. Rentals are available May 2nd thru Sept. Our number is 865-934-9411 or website is ...

Women Veterans host fund raiser in support of East Tennessee Veterans Memorial 
Women Veterans from all branches of the military will host a fund raiser at Applebee?s Restaurant on Cedar Bluff Road on 20 September. It will consist ...

"Alive into 2008!" Knoxville New Year's Eve Party 
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the smoke-free, casually elegant atmosphere of the Knoxville Museum of Art's Great Hall.

Seating at tables will be available ...

Knoxville Brunch Cruise on the Tennessee River, January 12, 2008 
Have brunch on the Volunteer Princess this January 12th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm - $31.95 adults/$15.95 kids.

Volunteer Princess Cruises take the distinictive ...

The Hope Clock Returns to downtown Knoxville on Dec 7 
There was a clock on Gay Street which was a landmark in Downtown Knoxville since the turn of the last century. Then it was gone, and downtown Knoxvillians ...

New Year's Eve: Alive in 2008 Party at the Museum of Art 
Want something completely different for New Year’s Eve? How about some casual elegance and culture and fun in the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Grand Hall,...

Register for the Knoxville Kid's Marathon! 
Hurry! The Cariten Health Knoxville Marathon Kid’s Run Starts Soon!

Soon? But the Cariten Health Knoxville Marathon isn’t until March 30, 2008, so just ...

Knoxville Watercolor Society at Powell Library 
Knoxville Watercolor Society members present watercolor works in the Society's first show of 2007 at the Powell branch of Knoxville Library.

Watercolor ...

Christmas in Knoxville 
This list of Christmas in Knoxville things to do is a ho-ho-whole lot of fun for the whole family!

Knoxville's Holidays on Ice on Market Square in downtown Knoxville 
Knoxville's Holidays on Ice in city center Knoxville

Just imagine it: the lights, the dancers, the ice and lots of twirling. As we all know, going ...

Christmas Musical Drama Ten Thousand Hallelujahs  Not rated yet
This is a musical drama that will challenge you to celebrate Christmas all year. The choir enhances the drama with original songs that drive the message ...

Saturday Farmers Market at Market Square  Not rated yet
Every Saturday my family and I go to Market Square Farmers Market... you will never know who or what you will see... Hopefully this will be something my ...

Sex in the City Knoxville Style!  Not rated yet
Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 6-9PM at the Cider House next to Valarium (Knoxville, TN).

Gilles Marini from Dancing with the Stars, Season 8 runner-...

Childrens Theatre of Knoxville presents Disneys Alice In Wonderland: The Musical  Not rated yet
A live stage musical performed by 23 of Knoxville's most talented child actors! Presented August 14 through 30 (Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays ...

Volunteer Princess Cruises - Things to Do  Not rated yet
Fun on the Tennessee River! You don't have to go to a huge city to experience a world class luxury yacht! We have one right in our backyard.

In downtown ...

Mayhem String Band live @ Barley's 7/8  Not rated yet
Mississippi's Mayhem String Band is overjoyed to be returning once more to Barley's Taproom in Knoxville July 8. The Mayhem String Band has performed at ...

Summer Solstice YOGA Celebration in Knoxville--Classes, Workshops, Musical Performances.   Not rated yet

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 19th, 20th, 21st

Participate in a variety of local yoga classes, uplifting workshops, and musical meditation concerts ...

Knoxville 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration Aboard the Volunteer Princess  Not rated yet
New Year's Eve Cruise

Looking for something a little upscale? Look no further than the Volunteer Princess to bring in the new year. Join us on New ...

Children's Theatre of Knoxville Presents: Treasure Island USA: Gripping  Not rated yet
"A fun, energetically performed kid's take on the classic novel of pirates and buried treasure. The staging is simple but the action is gripping - and ...

Treasure Island USA  Not rated yet
Knoxville, Tenn. - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture ...

The latest on Rouxbarb  Not rated yet
Rouxbarb is now open for lunch
Lunch Menu can be found here .

Boogie Down Baby  Not rated yet
Who: You and your children (newborn - age 8)
What: Dance Party
When: May 24th, 2008 (Monthly on Saturday 1-4pm) Where: Knoxville Food and Drink, 4541 ...

Children's Theatre of Knoxville presents "The Princess and The Pauper"  Not rated yet
Children's Theatre of Knoxville presents this play for children, ages 10 & up, and adults. This production updates Mark Twain's "The Prince & The Pauper"...

Boogie Down Baby  Not rated yet
Boogie Down Baby

Who: Parents and their children (newborn - age 7)
What: Dance Party
When: April 19, 2008 (Monthly on Saturday 1-4pm)
Where: Knoxville ...

Art Market Gallery: Pat Roddy and Leilla White  Not rated yet
January, 2008 finds the Art Market Gallery featuring paintings and drawings by Pat Roddy and the glass art of Leilla White.

The exhibitions run from ...

100 Suns Photo Exhibition - Knoxville Museum of Art 01/18/08-06/01/08  Not rated yet
Michael Light brings to life the nuclear tests done after the World War II. He has selected photographs from the National Archives and digitally restored ...

"Cirque Eloize - Rain" at Knoxville Coliseum 18 & 19 January 2008  Not rated yet
This well known troupe performs their brilliant circus act on stage. This performance brings us back to playing in the rain as children and is a brilliant ...

Free Musical concert by Bill Snyder at Tennessee Theatre  Not rated yet
Bill Snyder will be playing a free concert on Monday January 7 2008 between 12am and 1 pm at the Tennessee Theatre. For more information on this free ...

The Bijou Theatre Presents Richard Thompson’s 1000 Years of Popular Music  Not rated yet
The Bijou Theatre Presents Richard Thompson’s 1000 Years of Popular Music

Richard Thompson has entertained multiple audiences from Chicago to London....

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum Presents Cirque Eloize “Rain”  Not rated yet
The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum Presents Cirque Eloize “Rain”

This unique and beautiful show has been captivating audiences for over 10 ...

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Brahms' Symphony No 3  Not rated yet
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Brahms' Symphony No 3

Show is scheduled to entertain on Thursday, January 17th 2008 ...

New Directions In American Drawing Knoxville Museum of Art Exhibition  Not rated yet
Between October 26 and January 20 the Knoxville Museum of Art will be hosting a program which examines the importance of contemporary art form. they will ...

Be a Bad Elf! See "The Santaland Diaries" at Black Box Theater  Not rated yet
In this delightfully dark holiday comedy, the audience travels with one man through the horrors and hysterics of taking on a job as an elf in Macy’s Santaland....

New Year's Eve in Knoxville on the Volunteer Princess!  Not rated yet
Why not take a Volunteer Princess Cruise for a unique and memorable experience?!

Valet service will be provided and each guest will receive a complimentary ...

Volunteer Princess Dinner Cruise, January 11, 2008  Not rated yet
Clebrate a brand new year on January 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 with a Volunteer Princess Dinner Cruise!

$45.95 adults/$22.95 kids

Volunteer Princess ...

Come for the Lion, Stay for the Acting  Not rated yet
Love the world of Narnia by C.C. Lewis? Well, now it can be enjoyed in a more intimate and fresh way: live performance!

The Actors Co-op is celebrating ...

Love the Winter? How About Holidays on Ice?  Not rated yet
It is time once again for the annual feast of holiday spirit otherwise known as Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice.

This is the 3rd year of the full-sized ...

Knoxville's Holiday on Ice  Not rated yet
November 23, 2007 - January 1, 2008

http://www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com

Presented by U.S. Cellular
Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat....

Coming December 3-Jazz for Tots  Not rated yet
Give your child the gift of music and teach about sharing at the same time.

The US Marine Corps originated the Toys for Tots campaign which provided ...

Recycle a little love-and turkey!  Not rated yet
After you and your family finish your Thanksgiving feast, why not make up plates of goodies and take them to people who must work on the holiday?

While ...

Blue Cross Run for Good Health  Not rated yet
When: November 21, 2007

Time: 8:30 am
Phone: For additional information call
(865) 385-4610 or (865) 257-3347


[A run for ...

Arrowmont: Weaving a Life: The Gatlinburg Cottage Weaver's Industry  Not rated yet
Date:
To view the display: November 16, 2007 - January 5, 2008
Gallery Reception: November 30, 2007 Time 6:30 p.m to 8:...

The Fine Crafts Marketplace  Not rated yet
Explore the work of local area crafters at Chilhowee Park in the Jacob Building, November 9th-11th 2007, from 10 am – 6 pm (5 pm Sunday). The Fine Crafts ...

The Wiggles at the Knoxville Coliseum  Not rated yet
Are you ready to Wiggle?

The Wiggles are an internationally celebrated children’s entertainment group from Australia, and will be visiting the Knoxville ...

The Living History Weekend  Not rated yet
The Living History Weekend will take place at Fort Dickerson Park November 9-11, brought to you by the Knoxville Civil War Round Table.

The park is ...

New Directions in American Drawing at Knox Art  Not rated yet
On view 48 works by 16 artists examines drawing as contemporary art. These artists push the drawing medium into new, creative territory while redfining ...

Jun Kaneko Sculpture at Knox Art  Not rated yet
On view ceramic sculptures from one of America's leading artists. Omaha, Nebraska-based sculptor presents rounded shapes weighing up to 1,000 pounds, colossal ...

Bennett Galleries exhibit  Not rated yet
October 25, 2007 - November 24, 2007

An art exhibition of Bennett Galleries! The works are made by Scott Duce and Franco Cimitan. The art gallery ...

Art Market Gallery: Wilda Clark & Pat Fitch  Not rated yet
October 30, 2007 - December 2, 2007

The Art Market Gallery is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary, and has a fantastic Christmas show that will open on ...

14 th Master woodworkers show  Not rated yet
There is a master woodworkers show in Knoxville from November 2, 2007 to November 4, 2007! The show is placed in Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St, Knoxville,...

Public Vehicle Auction  Not rated yet
Need a new car? Maybe you will find a great bargain at the Public Vehicle Auction held on November 12, 2007. Starting at 10 a.m. at the vehicle impoundment ...

Veterans Day Parade  Not rated yet
Like to see marching bands, flyovers and spectacular military vehicles? Then don`t miss the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 9 in Downtown Knoxville!...

The 4th of July in Knoxville  Not rated yet
Things to do in Knoxville: Festival on the Fourth

The next 4th of July, don't miss Knoxville's Festival on the Fourth. It will take place at World'...

Knoxville Things to Do: Enjoy Krutch Park and Market Square Mall shops and events

The history of downtown Knoxville's Krutch Park, how it came into being and who Charles Krutch was is an interesting story. And knowing that story as you're sitting in the soft grass of Krutch Park beside a running stream makes it that much more enjoyable!

Click here for some nice pictures of Krutch Park and Market Square, and to read about the history of Krutch Park and what you can do in its neighbor, Market Square.

Things to Do in Knoxville: Let kids play in Downtown Fountains

When it's hot out, kids would rather be playing in water than not, and downtown Knoxville provides some great locations for that. This article on Downtown Knoxville's fountains gives you the locations and what adults can have fun doing in the same outing.

Read the article about Knoxville fountains here.

Knoxville Restaurants:
THE BEST DINING IN THE SOUTH

Maybe. But the largest restaurant chains in the country test their new products in Knoxville, and some of the best food I personally have ever eaten was served right here in Knoxville.

I've heard it said that we have as many restaurants per capita as New York City. Could be.

True or not, one thing's for sure: Knoxvillians love to eat out; and any time you have so much choice, some deliscious, decadent cream is bound to rise to the top!

Here's my list of the best restaurants Knoxville has to offer, by area.

Knoxville Things to Do:
CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES