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    Regal Riviera

    3.8 (59 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Go see a movie!
    Nicholas T.

    I love movies. I better as I'm a Regal Unlimited member with Diamond Status (or at least I was until my status disappeared abruptly). Anyway, this is a grand yet quant theater which I highly recommend and I'll tell you why. It's very comfortable and clean! Sometimes theaters can prove too crowded and cold (though in a post Covid world crowded is debatable). There is a nice bar which allows for convenient seating if you're waiting on a friend or more. Concessions are plentiful as they should be, staff members were friendly and engaging and the theater seats were just roomy enough. I always end up using the facilities wherever I go (as one does) and the bathrooms were spotless with top of the line hand dryers at EVERY sink! This may seem ostentatious to some but it makes perfect sense! Inventory was happening while I was there and this DID NOT detract from team members from answering some of my questions which I appreciated. Although the spot has only eight theaters they are perfectly fine and some would be ideal if a company wants to rent out an entire theater for a private screening! I plan to see at least 22 movies in 2022 so look for my return Riviera staff and maybe have a team member say hi when I take my seat at the bar. See you at the movies!

    Menu Jan2020
    Hunter T.

    A large, clean move theatre in downtown Knoxville like Regal Riviera is the perfect place to go when the whether doesn't allow for outside activities. I was a little disappointed inn the menu options available. I scoured the website to find a menu but was unable to locate one. I posted a picture here but nothing really sounded appetizing to me. They do have beer here but there was no one at the bar when I was there so I was unable to order a drink.

    Regal Riviera Knoxville, Tn
    Alan S.

    My favorite place to watch a movie. Nice attentive staff. Clean and comfortable. Never had a bad experience here. The food menu has evolved into top of the line food choices...not to mention the bar. Movie theatres have come a long way and this is one of the best! Want to do dinner and a movie? Go for it!

    Regal Riviera 8
    Evan H.

    Regal Cinemas had truly inspired concept with the Regal Riviera Stadium movie theater. They took an old (nearly 100 years old!!) movie theater downtown, and completely rennovated it into a modern, state of the art cinema masterpiece. The layout and style of it is reminiscent the old-fashioned movie houses of yore. Yet, the modern digital technology that ranges from digital ticket kiosk, digital menu screens, and Dyson hand dryers in the bathrooms, all remind you that you're in the 21st century. There is a giant picture in the lobby that's probably two stories tall, of the movie theater in the early 1900's. Regal Cinemas headquarters are in Knoxville. So, I guess they thought this modern marvel would add pizazz to the revitalized downtown area. The Riviera is right next to the famous Tennessee Theater. It is also near many shops and restaurants, and is convenient to the University of Tennessee campus. Also, the customer service is great. Very friendly. Regal Cinemas really hit a homerun with this inspired movie theater. It is only two or three years old, so it still smells new. If you have a chance to check it out, it's an amazing moviegoing experience. Five stars.

    Beer, menu
    Gia S.

    I saw Suicide Squad at this theatre last night with a few friends simply because of their convenient location. They're downtown, close to all the bars and restaurants, and right in front of a parking garage (that's free weekends, and weekdays after 6pm- I've been told). They're a little older than the theatre in Turkey Creek and also a little more popular. We ordered our tickets online in advance luckily to avoid the ticket line, but the snack line was very long and seemed to move very slow. They've also got some additional snacks aside from the classic soda, popcorn, and candy selections that I'm used to, but what stood out to me is that they actually have beer- on tap, and bottled. I didn't order any this time, but I'm sure I will in the future. Unfortunately, they also do the butter for you, and you'll have to ask them if you want extra salt. There's a small table that contains some condiments, mostly sugar, but no salt. I didn't feel like cutting the long line or waiting in it again just to get salt. So overall, pros are the location, parking, and beer. Cons are lines, and they put the butter/salt on the popcorn for you and you can't do it yourself.

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    1 year ago

    awesome place and awesome selection of treats and charming people hahaha and its downtown which is bonus

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    Really cute theater but no reclining seats was a bummer. It was nice they decorated for the Barbie movie.

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    Nice and clean theater. Concessions were good, but stupid expensive...like every other theater.

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    $8 for the small popcorn? Even LA has cheaper popcorn. Last time supporting these money hungry owners.

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    The fact that Regal got rid of coke products makes me never wanna go there again. Bring back the cherry coke

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    Love this this theatre .. amenities and cleanliness. Very spacious and surroundings of a beautiful downtown

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    Knoxville Museum of Art

    4.3(56 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    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.

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    Sample of the art.

    Knoxville Museum of Art - One of my favorites by Lilly Deal, as part of the 20th annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibit.

    One of my favorites by Lilly Deal, as part of the 20th annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibit.

    Knoxville Museum of Art - "Does this look like a toy to you"   This one speaks volumes all on its own.

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    "Does this look like a toy to you" This one speaks volumes all on its own.

    The Art Market Gallery

    The Art Market Gallery

    4.3(3 reviews)
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    This is the best place to purchase beautiful art created by local artists! You'll find everything…read morefrom gorgeous art work; sculptures; jewelry and even note cards printed from the originals. The Art Market has so many options you'll love for decorating your home and/or for special gifts!

    My husband and I went to see a movie downtown, but got there rather early, so we decided to walk…read morearound and see what we could find in the nearby area. The art market was a rather fun place to stumble upon. It's not just an art gallery, but an actual art co op, so the people you are buying art from art actually the artists (so be careful what you say!). The people working here were super nice, and some of the art was gooorgeous. They not only have paintings, but lots of photography, sculptures (one artist seems to have a particularly odd penchant for vegetable steamers), jewelry, and clothing. The ceramics and jewelry were pretty reasonably priced. Some of the artwork was reasonable, and some both my husband and I both agreed was waaaay overpriced. I imagine since the artists determine the price for their own artwork. There was one painting which I'm now wishing I had bought. Maybe if we have a little extra money next month I'll call and see if it's still there. In any case, we did buy a ceramic vase, which we are now housing our lucky bamboo. Overall, I really liked this little art co cop, and I would gladly go back.

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