Things To Do in Knoxville
Calhoun's On The River
Sydnie and Blade met while working at Calhoun's on the River. It's no surprise this is one of their must-eat spots in Knoxville!
Myrtle's Chicken and Beer
Sydnie and Blade went here on their first date! Sydnie recommends the creamy pimento mac 'n cheese, and Blade recommends the chicken pot pie!
Suttree Landing Park
Sydnie and Blade strolled along the Tennessee River at Suttree Landing Park on their first date. This is also where Blade asked Sydnie to marry him about 4.5 years later. This is a very special spot for the couple!
Vida/The Vault
Vida (Sydnie & Blade's absolute favorite restaurant in Knoxville) is a pan-Latin restaurant located in the Holston Building. After dinner, be sure to make your way down to The Vault, a unique cocktail bar located in the old Holston Bank vault!
Tern Club
Tern Club is Sydnie's favorite cocktail bar in Knoxville! It is a fun local tiki bar.
Brother Wolf
Brother Wolf is a cocktail bar inspired by Italian Aperitivo culture and was named one of the best bars in America by Esquire in 2022. This is a favorite spot for both Blade and Sydnie!
Market Square
Since the 1860s, Market Square has been a community center of Knoxville, with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars drawing a large number of locals and visitors. It is a lively and fun place to walk around, with plenty of places to eat or just hang out.
Knoxville Museum of Art
The Knoxville Museum of Art highlights the art and artists of East Tennessee with both permanent and temporary exhibits. Admission to the museum is free!!
World's Fair Park
The World's Fair Park and Sunsphere are classic Knoxville sites! The Sunsphere was constructed for the 1982 World's Fair and during that time, it served as the symbol to the Fair.
Ijams Nature Center
Spanning more than 300 acres, this nature center offers plenty of rock climbing opportunities and more than 10 miles of trails to walk or hike. Visitors can paddle on Mead's Quarry Lake via canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. Additionally, the exhibit hall at the visitor center is home to a number of non-releasable animals, including a variety of owls and snakes.