The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the oldest and most revered performance venues…read morein East Tennessee. Located at 803 S Gay St, it is celebrated for its superb natural acoustics and intimate atmosphere, with a capacity of approximately 700-757 guests. Originally built in 1909 as an addition to the historic Lamar House Hotel (which dates back to 1817), the theater has hosted legendary performers ranging from the Marx Brothers and Houdini to modern acts like Dolly Parton and the Dave Matthews Band

It is seldom I can write the best possible review ever for a business, let alone a theater of the…read morestature of the Bijou! If I could give them 25 stars I would gladly do so. I booked a seat at the concert of Graham Nash, which I was looking forward to. Alas, I am having foot surgery about 2 weeks before the concert. The Bijou has a ZERO refund policy, I called to find out what I could do. Ticketmaster would not let me sell the ticket online because of this policy. I talked to a sweet young lady who said she would see what she could do. Not an hour later, she called me back with the good news. Because this was not an issue I had any control over, being confined to my home for the recuperating period, they granted me the refund for my ticket! I cannot believe the generosity of this venue. They went above and beyond the capabilities of their policy to grant me the refund. so, THANK YOU BIJOU!

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.

This was our first time at the Muse and it was honestly a 3 or 4 experience, but not because it…read morelacked awesomeness, but because we chose a horribly busy day to come. Thus, I didn't reduce stars due to the crowds alone. There was a summer camp and the largest field trip group that they had all summer (according to the workers) with every station so crowded with space and sharing-oblivious kiddos. We asked the workers if they post field trip info online so we can avoid those days and they said you must call ahead of time to see if anything is scheduled. CALL AHEAD, y'all. They also told me that after 12:30 is the least busy time of day. As a heads up military, first responders, and educators get a discounted ticket (for self, not the entire party). My UT prof husband paid half-price. The staff is very friendly and working hard to keep the areas stocked and clean. A moving target, but they did their best! ;-) There is a gift shop, an amazing hand-washing station independent of the bathrooms, STEM areas, outdoor water and bubble play, a playground, a garden, forts, science experiments, train tables, play food/nutrition area, a giant lite-bright, rocket ships, race tracks, and numerous wind tunnel/scarf tubes (totally the technical term. ha). So many areas for kids with sensory needs and everything is very interactive. We have a membership to Children's Museum of OR, and in comparison, this is much more hands-on learning than the historical feel of OR's. I felt that the Muse is a great fit for the younger kiddos (toddlers, babies, etc) with it being all one story and easy to navigate, huge crowds aside. Amazing museum. Just know to call ahead so you're not overwhelmed. We plan to go back again soon and pay extra $3 p/p for the planetarium.

Our 7-year-old wanted to check out Muse while we were in town. They have a STEM focus. The staff is…read morevery nice. We met several while drawing in the art area. They have a nice dome show. Ours was about the Apollo missions. Other areas are fun and he had fun for the first part of the visit. They do have a small sensory room but other kids were being very loud, so my son could not enjoy his sensory break. The outside area is great. The downside to the museum is that it gets busy and loud. If your child does not like loud places then they will have a tough time.

We love this place for movies. Movies are shown Friday-Sunday at 7PM for $6/person. They have…read morereasonably priced movie snacks, too. They've done some updating over the years, and there's a handicap entry available from the back.

The Ritz is a great place to soak in the history of Clinton, TN as well as enjoy the next great…read moremovie. Go there and see what it was like to enjoy the movies in the 1950's, and for a great price too!

What a cool, locally-owned theater! They have snacks galore (and drinks/beer) and one theater space…read morewhich feels like a quaint, VIP experience. There is also merchandise specific to the theater and celebrating movie buff history. The ticket prices and concessions are affordable and the owner is super friendly. There is street parking as well as a lot directly behind the theater. Don't expect the new releases here, as they show a fun variety of independent films and old school favorites. Unique spot worth all of your attention and money!

Love the old school intimate feeling. They have so many snack options and movie selections. A…read moreMUST see!

Even though I've lived in Knoxville my entire life, had yet to make it to the Ula Love Doughty…read moreCarousel Theatre until recently. I have been missing out. The set up, the acoustics, the ability to perform in a unique way. The theatre itself is in-the-round, which I'd only seen at a concert. It was great! The performers were coming in and out of performing up and down the aisles. It added an extra element of surprise, not knowing if they'd enter right by you, or you could see them entering across the theatre, before others knew it. The in-the-round also provided an interesting take on the acoustics. The sound was not just coming directly at you the entire time, but it was able to ebb and flow. Made me wonder if some theatre directors plan for that, and coach their actors to utilize that option. Looking at the line up of shows, there's a wide variety of performances. From contemporary, historic, and local shows, the space appeals to any and all!

So, full disclosure. This was my first in Knoxville. I came in on a Wednesday, and kind of fell in…read morelove with the Fourth & Gill neighborhood, but was not super aware of its history. And then on Saturday, the road was closed and the street was filled with local artists, vendors, a couple of food trucks, a moonshine bar, and two stages with a variety of musical acts. The crowd was good looking and really friendly. And I was just so thrilled to attend the inaugural event! And I finally got to see my beautiful perform with a band he hadn't played with in nearly 7 years: thetheorizt, part of The Good Guy Collrctive who made this happen with the help of some lovely sponsors. Thank you for making my visit so memorable!

The lineup was amazing, the vendors were great, the neighborhood came together. What a great night…read moreof music.

The Thompson-Boling Arena, now called the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, is home to the…read moreUniversity of Tennessee's men's and women's basketball teams and the Lady Vol volleyball team. It also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts, conventions, and other sporting competitions. A premium SEC arena with all the latest and greatest amenities... Very comfortable and esthetically pleasing... convenient to get to and plenty of parking...

Within the past couple of months I have been to this facility quite a bit for basketball games…read more This is a nice arena that is well kept and maintained. Very spacious. The seating in certain sections of the arena is very tight. There are individual seats, but I highly suggest end seats so that you can stretch out your legs.