We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Knoxville

Free Newsletter

Interested in Knoxville?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Knoxville each week.

Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Vacation Specials
Travel Destinations

Explore other Knoxville resources:

Knoxville Traveller Article:

Inside Knoxville: Written for Travelers by Travelers

Read or edit these Inside pages:
Contribute a new Inside page:
Inside Background
Architecture 
The Sunsphere is perhaps the most prominent piece of architecture that makes up...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Culture 
With an opera company, a ballet company, a professional theater company, and a...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Like most metropolitan areas, Knoxville has its share of crime issues. That...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
History 
Knoxville is rich with history from the seven homes of the Civil War and the...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Recommended Reading 
The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Arrived in Knoxville and not quite sure what to do? Not a problem! There is a...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Located in the Tennessee River valley nestled between the Cumberland Mountains...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Demographics 
Area: City of Knoxville Total Area – 93 square miles Knox County Total Area...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Famous Knoxvillians 
Here are a few folks and items with roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. ·        Roy...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Fun Facts about Knoxville 
Historical – ·        Knoxville was settled in 1791 and established in 1792...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
General Information about Knoxville 
Steeped with southern hospitality and tradition, Knoxville is an East Tennessee...
Last edited: 02 July 2009
Old City 
Ghosts of cowboys and confederates walk the streets of the Historic Old City...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Knoxville!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
McGhee Tyson Airport , located 12 miles south of Knoxville, is the main airport...
Last edited: 30 January 2008
Getting Around 
Because a majority of visitors to Knoxville are thru travellers to Great Smoky...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Public Transportation 
Within the city, public transporation options are limited. Knoxville Area...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
All major rental car companies have service outlets at the airport, and several...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Knoxville!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Knoxville is a destination that can please every member of the family. There...
Last edited: 14 April 2008
Nightlife 
If you are in the mood to relive your college days, or, well, if you are still...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
If your knowledge of Appalachia begins and ends with an image of Loretta Lynn...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
The Performing Arts 
Knoxville’s vibrant fine arts community highlights East Tennessee’s unique...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Shopping 
Knoxville shopping is dominated by two large regional malls, Knoxville Center...
Last edited: 23 May 2006
Sports & Activities 
As home to the University of Tennessee, the sports scene in Knoxville centers...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
A Day in Knoxville 
WHAT TO DO IN A DAY IN KNOXVILLE - USE THIS ITINERARY FOR A FULL DAY OF FUN...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Arts & Culture 
Knoxville fuses rustic, Appalachian wilderness with a cosmopolitan downtown and...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Family Fun 
Looking for a vacation destination for the whole family?  Wondering if...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Festivals 
Knoxville has an array of fun, educational, cultural and musical festivals...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Girlfriend Getaway 
Spending a few days away from home with girlfriends is becoming increasingly...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Heritage & Heritage 
Knoxville is rich with history from the seven homes of the Civil War and the...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Museums and Galleries 
Knoxville fuses rustic, Appalachian wilderness with a cosmopolitan downtown and...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
Outdoors 
The city of Knoxville offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for...
Last edited: 16 February 2009
Parks & Gardens 
Knoxville is blessed by breathtaking scenery and an abundance of recreational...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Regal Riviera 
Wishing you could re-live or experience parts of the past?  Well, now you can...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Shopping 
Whether it’s searching for that perfect dress or a relaxing afternoon of store...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Sports and Outdoors 
Knoxville’s vast assortment of sporting and outdoor events provides a number of...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Sunsphere 
The Knoxville skyline has one distinctive structure: a large, golden globe...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
WDVX Blue Plate Special 
The WDVX Blue Plate Special began in 1997, the same year WDVX started...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
The Shrimp Dock 
The couple who own shrimp dock are from New Orleans. The owner Paul was a...
Last edited: 01 June 2008
Volunteer Princess Cruises 
Volunteer Princess Cruises offers the finest and most luxurious yacht cruises...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Knoxville!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Explore More: Read traveler reviews on all Knoxville Attractions
Inside Dining Scene
Upscale Dining 
America’s southern states have always been known for their unique spices and...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
La Costa 
http://www.lacost...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
The French Market 
Indoor and outdoor seating typical of a real French cafe.  Menu offers a full...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
Contribute
footer
Explore More: Read traveler reviews on all Knoxville Restaurants
Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
Contribute
Share your knowledge about United States!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer