Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Rachel Wong and Kolby Poteet

We’re so excited to welcome you to East Tennessee — home to great beer, beautiful mountains, and a whole lot of charm. Whether you’re staying in Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, or Gatlinburg, there’s plenty to see, eat, drink, and explore. The two of us love checking out breweries, playing pickleball (infrequently), trying new restaurants (okay, mostly Rachel), and getting outdoors. Below are some of our favorite spots — all Kolby-and-Rachel-approved!

Breweries

Schulz Bräu Brewing Company – Site of our first date! Kolby highly recommends the Schwarzbier, while Rachel usually goes for whatever cider is on tap. Prost! Xül Beer Company – Rachel swears by the PBJ Mixtape, while Kolby enjoys Tiny Umbrellas. Great atmosphere, creative beers, and a fun crowd. Yee-Haw Brewing Co. – Excellent beers (the Dunkel!), but their hot chicken tenders steal the show. They’ve never gone past “mild,” but if you do, we want to hear about it. Clancy’s Tavern & Whiskey House – Where we had our second date… 24 hours after our first! Great whiskey selection, cozy vibes, and good food.

Pickleball Courts

Outdoor (free!): Inskip Park, West Hills Park, and Tyson Park Indoor (for a fee): Pickleball Playground and POP (Pavilion of Pickleball)

Restaurants We Love

Sticky Rice Café – Authentic Laotian comfort food. Kolby loves the fried rice, Rachel can’t resist the fried chicken and soup noodle dishes. Kaizen – Fusion Asian spot downtown. Kolby’s go-to is the steak fried rice. Rachel? She’s never had a bad dish here. Caza Brava – Delicious Mexican food. Kolby always orders Arroz con Pollo, Rachel goes for the Carne Asada. MooYah Burgers – Kolby specifically requested this one. (It’s not fancy, but it’s good!) Ice Cream – Cruz Farms Creamery or Andy’s Frozen Custard. Because dessert is always a good idea.

Outdoors & Adventures

Great Smoky Mountains National Park – The ultimate East Tennessee experience. Hike, drive, or just take in the views — you can’t go wrong. Ijams Nature Center – A local favorite for hiking, paddleboarding, or just pretending you’re outdoorsy. (We’ve talked about going, but… still on the list.) Victor Ashe Park – Home to a great disc golf course (so Kolby says). We did about 60% of our wedding planning on walks here! Lakeshore Park – Scenic trails, river views, and perfect picnic spots.

Other Fun Stuff

MagiQuest (Sevierville) – Yes, we’re both Master Magis. Don’t judge until you’ve tried it. Maple Hall Bowling – A cool, underground bowling alley with food and cocktails. Great rainy-day activity. Downtown Knoxville Farmers Market (Saturdays) – If you know Rachel, you know her love for farmers markets. Costco – Okay, this one’s a joke… kind of. If you know the couple, you know Rachel loves Costco, and Kolby tolerates it.

For all the days along the way