We are so excited to have you in Knoxville! We love our little city and hope your visit will show you why we do :) Below are just a few of our favorite things.

Holly's Gourmet Market
5107 Kingston Pike Suite b, Knoxville, TN 37919
Emily's Order- Hambright Club
Pete's Order- Veghead Reuben
Breakfast favorite: Rib Sticker with Nerdhead (spicy) biscuits
Must get: hashbrown casserole, cheese grits, and a waffle to share :)

Scrambled Jake's

7428 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

Emily's Order- Anything with the Breakfast Potatoes!!!

Pete's Order- Belgian Waffle or Pork Chop and Eggs

Sticky Rice Cafe (Laotian cuisine)

120 Jack Dance St, Knoxville, TN 37919

Emily's Order- Grandma's stir fry vegetables with pork belly and sticky rice

Pete's Order- Pork chops with steak sauce and sticky rice

Another delicious go-to: Panang Curry

(Get the chicken skins and crab rangoons!!)

Babalu (Tapas & Tacos)

12 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Emily’s Order - Grilled Caesar Salad & Fish Taco, Blood Orange Margarita

Pete’s Order - Shrimp Tacos and a ChamBong to drink :)

Rooster's Bar and Grill

7585 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

Emily and Pete's favorite after-work dive bar. Conveniently located by their house! Has darts, pool tables, and the best pizza in town! Smoking is allowed inside.

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern

409 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Located downtown on Gay Street. Has arcade games and amazing ramen late night!

Knoxville has tons of local breweries. Check out some of our favorites!

Abridged Beer Co., Crafty Bastard Brewery, YeeHaw Brewing Co., Schulz Brau Brewing, Balter Beerworks, Gypsy Circus Cider Co., Pretentious Beer Co.

Aubrey's - Variety of food options - 6005 Brookvale Ln, Knoxville, TN 37919 (there are multiple locations, but we frequent this one)

Calhoun's on the River - Barbecue - 400 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902 (this is where we park the boat for the VolNavy)

The Chop House - Steakhouse - 9700 Kingston Pike #21, Knoxville, TN 37922

World's Fair Park - The site of the 1982 World's Fair where the Sunsphere was built for the occasion.

Market Square - Historic market place with restaurants, painted murals, and rooftop bars.

The Old City - Downtown area with trendy restaurants and bars, all housed in renovated buildings from the late 1800s. Great night life.

Tennessee Theatre - Built in 1928. Amazing place to see a show!

One of the most visited national parks with beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls and wildlife! Straddles the Tennessee/North Carolina border. About 45 minutes east of Knoxville.

Historic mountain town on the edge of GSMNP. Filled with beautiful cabins and fun attractions! Sky lifts, moonshine tastings, Ripley's Aquarium and more!

Dolly Parton's amusement park, located in her hometown of Sevierville, TN!