FAQs
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Where should I stay?
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Downtown Knoxville has a plethora of hotels and short-term rental options. We recommend booking early and looking for a place within a few miles of downtown. If you are having trouble, please reach out to us for recommendations! ~A few insights~ If you're booking a hotel, the Crowne Plaza will be the closest to the wedding (0.3 miles) The Hilton Knoxville seems to have the best pricing currently ($269) and is a 0.7 mile walk to the wedding venue.
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Are kids welcome?
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As much as we love kiddos, our ceremony and reception will be adults-only! Let us know if you'd like some help finding a sitter, though! We can reach out to some of our local connections to help find someone trustworthy!
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Where should I eat?
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Knoxville has a great dining scene--snag a reservation and enjoy all the deliciousness the city has to offer! Here are some of our favorite spots: *Good Golly Tamale (check their hours!) Great Tamales for a light lunch or a snack. These are seriously delicious! Queso Poblano is Andrew's favorite and Jordan loves vegan soul. https://goodgollytamale.com/ *Pete's is a great spot if your looking for a classic American dinner. Highly recommend the breakfast bowl. https://petescoffeeshop.com/ *Tupelo Honey Cafe - Wonderful Southern Cuisine in the heart of Market Square. Classy dinner to lunch spot. Try the green fried tomatoes! https://tupelohoneycafe.com/restaurant/knoxville/ *Sweet Peas BBQ - Southern BBQ at its finest, the BBQ burritos never disappoint! https://www.sweetpbbq.com/ *Chivo Taqueria - High end taco joint with great cocktails! https://chivotaqueria.com/ *SoKno Taco - A local favorite. https://soknota.co/ *Tomato Head - great for vegetarians and vegans a like with only the freshest ingredients. https://www.thetomatohead.com/ *South Coast Pizza - Great pizza and wings, a must if you're at High Wire, Alliance or Trail Head. *Stock and Barrel - Upscale burger joint with a focus on whiskey. https://knoxville.thestockandbarrel.com/ *The Farmers Market in Market Square is held every Saturday from 9am-1pm. This is a great way to try some local treats or source some fresh produce. https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Of course! Please text or call Andrew at 603.365.8490 or Jordan at 865.394.0566 to discuss! Or you can make a note when you RSVP :)
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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Nope! We intentionally chose the Standard hoping that folks will be able to stay nearby!
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Is there a dress code?
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Cocktail/dressy casual, but so long as you feel good and have your dancin' shoes on, we don't care one bit! ;)
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The ceremony will start at 5pm EST. Please arrive by 4:40pm in order to ensure an on-time ceremony start!
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What else is there to do in Knoxville?
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WDVX 89.9 hosts the Blue Plate Special Friday and Saturday at noon! its a live in-person radio broadcast of an upcoming artist. Definitely worth a try! https://wdvx.com/program/blue-plate-special/ Drink Beer! Knoxville has an outstanding craft beer scene. Try the 26 different tap rooms if your looking for a challenge! Some of our favorites are Crafy's Bastard, Xul, Balter, Alliance and the list goes on... https://www.visitknoxville.com/restaurants/breweries-taprooms-/ Get outdoors! There are some great natural places a short distance from Downtown. These include Ijams (pronounced "I-ams"), Mead's Quarry, Fort Dickerson Quarry, Sequoia Hills.
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What about parking?
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There is plenty of parking available in the city owned lot directly across the street from The Standard. Please note signage related to timing and payment.
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What are your covid-19 precautions?
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We are asking all guests flying in from out of town to mask while traveling. Otherwise, we suggest common sense and treading carefully around any guests who may be immunocompromised.
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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*Friday Night: The party will continue after the wedding reception. We will likely migrate over to Barley's Tap room for some live music and dancing. (we'll keep folks posted as this location may change!) https://barleysknoxville.com/