A rural landscape in Knoxville, Tennessee. (ThinkStock)
What to do in Knoxville
The much larger music Meccas of Memphis and Nashville often overshadow Knoxville, a town with unique charms. Knoxville, with a population of about 180,000, is small enough to be manageable but big enough to support a cultural scene that includes museums, performances, and events on the University of Tennessee campus. For families looking to combine a city tour with country adventures, Knoxville’s proximity to several national parks, forests, and recreation areas is ideal.
To sample the Tennessee River, stroll the mile-long waterfront trail Volunteer Landing, or for a more scenic tour, cruise a Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler, or ride a 1925 steam locomotive along the river.
Three facilities in town offer places to romp that especially cater to young kids. A highlight of the World’s Fair Park, site of the 1982...
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- Where and when is the blue-grass and bar bq Cook-off ?
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Where and when is the blue-grass and bar bq Cook-off ?
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- does Knoxville have a large theatre that has broadway plays shown there? also, what...
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does Knoxville have a large theatre that has broadway plays shown there? also, what professional sports are in the area?
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I need information on the twilight new moon premeire at turkey creek mall.
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Where can I find information about the holiday festivities from Thanksgiving through New Years Day that will be ongoing in Knoxville, TN?
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