The art is ahhhhmmmaaazing in the alley! Wow! I would have loved to hang out and enjoy each piece…read moreof creativity more however, it's an alley. The smell was off putting. So we enjoyed each as much as we could and got to the end of the alley quickly. I've been to Artist Alley's in other major cities and somehow, some way the alley is kept clean and well lit for the public to actually enjoy.

Such a creative use of typically unused space and a great nod to our city and artist community. My…read morefriends, family, and I always make sure to stop by and see seasonal and new murals and take nerdy photos. To a thriving and growing downtown area, this alley (and other nearby murals) truly add to a growing sense of investment in the community. Did you know that Visit Knox has a map of murals to do a self-guided walking tour? So cool! Time to make my list and get my walking shoes on. https://www.visitknoxville.com/plugins/maps/map/knoxville-murals/5ab2b182977b8c8f375d13f0/

The Sunsphere is an amazing architectural wonder and remnant from the 1982 World's Fair in…read moreKnoxville. My visit to the Sunsphere made my day. The 342' steel structure was designed by Don Shell and completed in 1982. The glass on the 75' sphere is coated with gold dust. During the World's Fair, a small restaurant operated at the top and visitors could visit the observation deck for $2. We were passing through Knoxville and my daughter wanted to visit. Today, visitors can pay to go up to the observation deck of the giant structure. ($10 for adults). You can buy tickets on line or at the Sunsphere. When we arrived, the Sphere was closed until 1:30, so we did not go up in it. But we enjoyed walking around and taking photos. There is parking a block south and the walk through the park is lovely. There is a drop off circle near the Sunshpere as well. Let's are not allowed in the structure.

Knoxville wanted to do something truly special for the 1982 World's Fair. The result was the…read moreSunsphere. The theme for the fair was "Energy turns the world" and Knoxville showcased solar energy by creating a replica of the Sun. I was fortunate enough to visit the Sunsphere during their "free local days" and all you need to show is your license to prove you're local to Knoxville. More free local days will be announced throughout the coming year, so stay tuned. Definitely recommend elevating your view of our little city by visiting the Sunsphere. Know Before You Go: ~ $10 tickets per adult and also annual passes can be bought in person. $40 for an individual annual pass or $120 for a family pass. Both passes are good for a calendar year. ~24 kt. gold panels are actually glass layered with gold dust. ~The Sunsphere observation deck was re-opened on February 22, 2022. The floor offers a 360-degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains, World's Fair Park, the Tennessee River, and the UT Campus. ~There is a small gift shop offering everything from Sunsphere Christmas ornaments, tee shirts, Sunsphere coffee tumblers, stickers, postcards, and more.

Missing the Tennessee River by a few blocks, this rowing man scultprure was created by David Phelps…read moreand installed in 1988. The man appears to be in a submerged boat and trying hard to row his way down the street. It's an interesting piece of art though I wouldn't say that you should go out of your way to see it. [Review 12896 overall, 212 of 2020.]

Such a fun visit while in Knoxville…read more The staff at the front desk was welcoming and informative. We particularly enjoyed seeing the model rooms and learning about the architecture. I want to go visit those houses now! Free museum. It's not too big but you can spend 1-2 hours here.

This museum is great for Knoxville. It's not very big, but you'll spend 1-2 hours there…read more Story time: It was weird. When we arrived, the lady up front for our check-in asked how we had heard of them. I'm like... "Uh... It's art. We go where art is. We love art." I couldn't think of any other answer that fit the boxes she was checking. I love art, and that's where you can find me. It didn't fit any of her checkboxes, she waited a moment like she was waiting for me to say something else before saying, "Oh, that's a new reason we're going to have to add" or something like that. One of the usher girls understood what I was saying. No shame on the lady... it was just odd. I don't just hear about museums. I see if a city has one and I go. In my world, that's a 100,000 percent normal thing. I still laugh about it. You'll have fun here. If you've visited major art museums in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Philly, Chicago, NY, or SF, you'll still have fun here, but it won't be the famous paintings you're looking for. If you're in Knoxville and have time to spare, I'd visit, but it's not an absolute must-do thing.

Came to visit the campus. After a long day of walking hills we ended up back in our hotel room and…read more'Googled' things to do near by. This popped up so we came to check it out. There is a lot of street art in this town. This is a pretty cool piece! Come check it out and share your fun pics!

This is a cool design of painted steps that is located right across from university of Tennessee…read more Someone put a lot of time and effort into these steps and I appreciate their hard work. Knoxville is filled with designs and paintings

I'm about to bust open my piggy bank and go nuts in here…read more Rugs turned into purses? Check. Globes chopped in half with a candle stick base and pothos plant in the center? You bet. Vintage artwork and placemats? Sign me up. A facade and window display that instantly lure you in? You just wait and see. Neighboring bookstore that is cute as a button? Uh huh. Clearly you need to visit Coldstream Market the next time you're rolling through Knoxville. Note that its less than two blocks to Market Square which is filled with several great eateries, public art and musicians. Perfect hour -two hour pit stop along 75!

Updating my review. The owners of these place are likely one of the sweetest people I have ever…read moremet. Hands down. The Mr. Owner helped deliver my bench and was so gracious the entire time. The Mrs. Owner is just as nice and courteous as they come. They even gave me free nails to put up stuff on my wall. Owners aside, the store is great. Lots of fun antiques that change often. And a handful of modern things for those who prefer that. You just never know wha you are going to find. Go visit and support local!

The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a historic movie palace from 1928 that now serves…read moreas a premier performing arts venue, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, classic films, and more, after a major restoration in 2005. Known for its opulent Spanish-Moorish design with global influences, it is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and a landmark on South Gay Street.

I came with a friend to see The Outsiders. The building is beautiful. The show was fantastic. I…read morelive near Chattanooga and the great thing about having this theatre so close is that we can see shows here that don't come to Chattanooga. I'll definitely be back.

Beautiful, big library! I enjoyed wandering the shelves on the first floor. I didn't make it to the…read more2nd & 3rd floors. I love the huge windows that let in all the glorious sun. I wandered into the bookstore, next to the front doors. For $5, you can buy a bag of mystery books! I searched for two books for a friend, but didn't find them. They do have a very nice selection of children and adult books. Husband waited by the welcome sign while I wandered. He used their free internet to read his Apple News stories.

This is amazing I can find great books in there not to mention they sell movies cd and moreread more

We came into town after driving through nasty storms, Atlanta traffic, and with brakes failing in…read morethe middle of our week-long family vacation. Monique checked us in with good cheer, advice on places we could get assistance, and assurance all would be well. The corner suite with two queen beds and a sofa bed was perfect for my wife, our two teenagers, and me. The pool was not available but I did enjoy the fitness center in the morning. They are willing to house our things after checkout while we had our vehicle serviced if we were unable to get a rental in which to put it - thankfully we did, but that was above and beyond! Also appreciated the bagged, grab and go breakfasts for our busy morning of sorting all that out. Highly recommend considering this hotel for anyone who will be staying in Knoxville.

I stayed here on a recent work trip and I was thoroughly impressed with how kind and accommodating…read moremajority of the staff was. The breakfast bar has an impressive selection and the options rotated throughout my stay. Another lovely touch was the fresh baked cookies whose flavors also rotated. Room was spacious, clean and came with everything I could need including extra pillows and blankets. This location is a quick 15 minute walk to campus and a 12 minute walk to the square making it super convenient.

City of Knoxville holds so many memories and people dear to me. I have a lot of friends that I…read moreworked with in Florida that retired to Tennessee and my cousins when they retired. When I lived in Kentucky I spent many a time on the highway to and from Knoxville. I can't exactly say I recommend Knoxville for a vacation. I have more experience with the hills and town than the entertainment. I know hotels and the cost of living can't be beat. It's a great city to consider for retirement.

I do not live in Knoxville, but I work there, and drive there everyday almost an hour…read more Knoxville is a friendly welcoming, small city. We are pleased to have so many fine places to shop, eat, explore, learn, and get entertained! I always have a great time in the area! Also am blessed to have many friends here. Only if I40 was not so busy!!! And dangerous! Since I am a transplant I am learning the back roads.