We recommend staying close to Downtown Knoxville. This location is closer to restaurants, sight seeing, and wonderful Market Square and those who love football, Neylan Stadium. GO VOLS!
We would recommend either Uber/Lyft or a rental car to get you there. It will be approximately 25min in car.
You can pick from Nashville (BNA) or Knoxville (TYS) airports. Our airport is about 20min in car from downtown. Sometimes flights are a bit more expensive, but it is more convenient location. Nashville, is about 3 hrs in car to Knoxville, flights can be more affordable, but you will need a rental car to get to Knoxville.
Downtown has great local options. We love the food in Market Square. especially the burgers and whiskey at Stock and Barrel. My mom loves the chicken and waffles at Cafe 4. Tupelo Honey is another southern inspired restaurant. You can't go wrong!
Well obviously come to the wedding! But for the other time you find yourself free, we love to doodle around Market Square shops (Nothing Too Fancy) and explore the craft beer scene and hit happy hour. (Balter Beerworks) You can walk around University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium Or take a hike/walk through Ijams Nature Center. There is a fun River Boat that passes right by our house! https://tnriverboat.com/ Or check out World's Fair Park and the Sunsphere for views of Knoxville