Caroline & Mathew
Things To Do
Ice Skating in Market Square
You'll love ice skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville! The open-air ice rink is nestled under twinkling lights in Market Square day and night, seven days a week, for children and adults to skate the day away.
Sunsphere
Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-of-a-kind structure. The 4th Floor Observation Deck offers a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains including World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus. M-F 10-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4.
Downtown Grill & Brewery
Located on historic Gay Street, about one block north of the Tennessee Theatre in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee. The Brewery has a rich history, told not only by its well-worn hardwood floors, but through its pictures of Knoxville gone by that dress the walls.
Balter Beerworks
Great beer, food, and outdoor igloos. I loved this restaurant in college. They also were a part of my senior design project. We designed a system to take effluent wastewater and clean it farther; and we were then going to take that clean water and brew it into beer with the help of Balter Beerworks. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we were not able to complete the project, but they were so kind to support us up until the point they no longer could.
Knoxville Museum of Art
I personally love a good art museum. Admission is free, and the Hours of Operation are: Monday: Closed, Tuesday- Saturday: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
Maple Hall
Boutique bowling alley with a cozy lounge atmosphere, great food, and craft cocktails. I have been here before with my friends in high school, and college. It is a lot of fun!
East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum
We invite you to come explore and learn about the people, places, and events that have shaped our region through the award-winning exhibits housed at the Museum of East Tennessee History.
Peter Kern Library
Really cool place, Mathew and I have gone before. If I remember correctly, men are asked to wear collared shirts. Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
A cozy Scottish pub in the Old City featuring live folk music, an impressive whisky selection, and a warm atmosphere.
Five Thirty Lounge
Rooftop bar with city views.
Pretentious Beer Co
Pretentious Beer Co is an experimental brewery located in the heart of the Old City of Knoxville, TN. This is what happens when a glass artist opens a brewery. We are the only place in the world where you can drink beer made in-house, out of glassware made in-house, and watch everything being produced!