Emma Grace & John
Things To Do
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
University of Tennessee's Museum is open to the public. Emma worked there during Grad School. Unfortunately, you can't catch her exhibit in person, but can view it virtually by visiting the link attached. The museum always has great rotating exhibits and a fun permanent collection!
East Tennessee History Center
Visit the location of Emma's first job! ETHS houses amazing permanent exhibits known as "Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee" or begin your visit with the temporary exhibit, ""You Should've Been There!" The 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World's Fair." Take note of the collection of Febb Burn and her famous son, Harry T. Burn. Burn cast the deciding vote to ratify the 19th Amendment thanks to a letter he received from his mother.
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
Emma and I went here on our second date! It's some of the best pizza in Knoxville and a great place for Dinner!
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
One of our favorite places on Gay Street! A staple of downtown dates! Great ice cream from a Family Dairy Farm!
Wild Love Bakehouse
A great bakery in Knoxville! You can't miss the Cafe Miele!
Mast General Store Knoxville
A great little shop for all of your East Tennessee souvenirs and local products
The Emporium Center
Visit Knoxville says--- The Emporium Center is Knoxville’s first true arts center. Originally built in 1898, The 28,000 square ft space houses multiple art galleries which showcase local and regional artists, is the home of the administrative offices for the Arts & Culture Alliance, as well as seven other arts and cultural organizations. Check out the mural on the lower level. The building also houses a studio for ten individual artists and rehearsal, classroom and meeting space. We hope you will stop by for a self-guided visit! Admission is free, and exhibitions are generally appropriate for all ages. Visit the Emporium during these public hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM First Friday of the month for Emporium gallery receptions, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Please note, we are closed for holidays.
Maple Hall
A great basement bowling alley downtown! Check out the original downtown Knoxville ground floor that was covered up when Gay Street was raised.
Potchke Deli
Laurence Faber and His Partner Emily are running an amazing contemporary Jewish Deli ! it's one of our favorite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
Downtown Wine & Spirits
A great wine and liquor shop downtown in case you want to grab something for the hotel room!
Proper Popcorn
Great popcorn and craft sodas that combines some of our favorite things!
Kaizen
A great restaurant in the old city!
Tern Club
A really fun bar in the Old City! Get ready for great tiki cocktails!
Marie's Olde Towne Tavern
Our Favorite Dive in Knoxville! come for the Karaoke, stay for the vibes!