Last night we went and watched the 'Pinta' lock through at Fort Loudoun Dam. The lock sees a wide…read morevariety of vessels, from historic replicas, like Sanger Ships, LLC's, traveling exhibit the 'Pinta,' to commercial barge traffic, recreational vessels, the U.S. Coast Guard buoy tender the 'Chickamauga' out of Chattanooga, even canoe's back in the day. The dam is equipped with a 60' by 360' lock that lifts vessels by the gravity flow of water approximately 70.' There is no charge for locking through for recreational purposes. The lock provides navigable access for commercial traffic as far as the Holston river and the French Broad river; just above the start of the Tennessee River.

This is a small museum about K-25, a mile-long plant that enriched uranium using the gaseous…read morediffusion process. It was so large that people rode bicycles to get around! It also overlooks the plant site itself if you want to appreciate the scale of everything. Admission is $10, and expect to spend one to one and a half hours here. I'm not sure how much appeal it has to younger kids as there's limited hands on interactive displays, and some of the topics they delve into are heavy, such as the role of African Americans and how they were still segregated at Oak Ridge. There's a small gift shop and bathroom facilities. ADA accessible. Do note that if you pay for a ticket here you get a discount when you buy admission tickets at the American Museum of Science and Energy the same day.

This is another small museum in Oak Ridge. This museum focuses on K25 or the massive enrichment…read morefacility for uranium enrichment. It's packed with artifacts and you get a security card to interplay with many displays. It's a very cool museum. There is even a 'Little boy' nuclear bomb on display. Nice!

I have been to Deep Well Farm twice, in the last 2 years. Every October, schools from all around…read moreKnoxville descend upon this place, en masse. I mention this because my original review had been removed and I was accused of writing a review for Deep Well Farm, without ever having been. I have taken my daughter, twice with her school, and I am the guy who paid for 2 wristbands, in the parking lot, with apple pay. Deep Well Farm advertises that, with admission, kids can choose their own pumpkin from a field. In practice, that has equated to "kids can pick out a pumpkin from massive cardboard bins of pumpkins, on skids", just like Walmart. After paying $10 for a very humble pumpkin, I was really surprised they hadn't even gone to the effort to lay the pumpkins in the dirt field, where they drop you off. My kid was unimpressed with the experience of going to an actual farm and picking a pumpkin out of a bin, just like Walmart.

First off, your advertising should state that your corn maze was a flop this yr. Yet We still paid…read more$15.00 per person. When we arrived we were told due to drought and spraying of grass the corn died, but there is a small maze for the little ones. Let's just say it's the size of a baseball diamond and lame. Also no hay bales to play on due to mites. So basically it's a playground for $15 per person. Save yourself the $$ and go to a park. We will not be returning!!

Love this park. There is a trial in the back that leads out to the water. We love exploring this…read morewooded area. If you go all the way it leads to the disc golf park as well. Brody and I love catching the sunset in the water. They also have a basketball court, tennis courts and a paved walking trail as well.

Very large park with multiple places to swim. Clean with many walking trails, a splash park, a…read moredock, and picnic tables.

Very tasty chicken salad sandwich for only $7! Cute gift store with handmade goods. The cheese…read morelooked very high quality and fresh in cheese shop. The employees greeted me with a smile. This is a great stop!

This is the kind of place where your healthy alter ego stays buckled up in the car--and you waltz…read morein guilt-free, ready to eat like it's your birthday. Their cheese selection? Chef's kiss. We sampled a few, and the views while snacking were straight out of a postcard--peaceful, pretty, and perfect for pretending you're in a cheese commercial. Whatever you do, don't skip the Café. It's in this gorgeous, huge old barn that's been lovingly renovated into a temple of ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness. It's basically sacred ground for sandwich lovers. Grilled cheese is their thing, and oh boy, do they do it justice. My husband went for the Smoked Bologna, I had The Big Cheese (because... obviously), and our friends followed our lead. No regrets. These sandwiches are THICK, golden, buttery slabs of bread hugging melted cheese like it's a warm embrace from grandma. Pro tip: One whole sandwich is basically a cheesy Everest. My husband took half to go. I, on the other hand, showed no restraint. Dessert? Oh yeah. We shared a chocolate peanut butter shake (sin in a cup), and our friends had the cake batter one--because balance, right? Also, they have a super cute shop where I snagged some Tennessee jams to bring home. Gifts, I said. For others. (Probably.) It's a lovely spot--perfect for a chill picnic with family or friends... or to just sit quietly while your food coma gently sets in.

Ummm, my bad. I'm sorry that I have failed to write this review for a while - but no longer…read more I love it here. It's definitely a nice getaway in Knoxville for those that like to game in a lively environment and enjoy time with friends and family. And on top of that, it's also great that this and the other parts of the same chain (Bit Burger, Space Bar) are near each other in the same area as well. Makes for a lot of great food service for what you can order (that will be similar at the other spots). The staff has always been (10+ visits) nice and responsive to any requests. The drinks are fun but I like to personally stick to some snacking. I have found the buffalo wraps and mini hot dogs to be the ticket. The pinball machines have a lot of variety and art to admire in them. There are also other board and video game options for those that don't like pinball. I know you'll see us there - so definitely say hi! SYOY!

I love the Space Bar next door, so it's clear these people know how to create an experience. Token…read moreTavern is a blast from the past, including favorites from the 80's like pinball and Ninja Turtles. The food for me feels like an afterthought. The corn dogs were fine but likely frozen. The salsa with the chips felt canned. I didn't try the other food but did order a burger from next door Bit Burger with an extra service charge. I ordered the Mega Man, a burger with cheddar, caramelized onions and white BBQ sauce. I didn't taste much of the white sauce and thought the side potato salad was okay, but I did like that they make them smash burgers. As a boba fan I also ordered one of the poppin sodas so that was fun. Overall Token Tavern is a fun place to go with a group of geeks like myself!