Went through these artist studios once on a First Friday and Micah IMMEDIATELY spilled a beer everywhere on arrival. Great time though.
Get the Trust Fall and have a good time.
Best old fashioned you are going to have anywhere. We once took fancy butter to-go because literally everything here is so dang good!
Unmatched for a local sweet treat. Makes us want to watch Great British Bakeoff.
Our sweet friend Hanna owns this indoor/outdoor dog park and Micah used to help pet sit for some of their pups when him and Stephanie first started dating.
Worth the drive. Have the pasta tossed in a giant cheese wheel and thank us later.
Comforting broth on a rainy day – or really, any day.
Stephanie loves their pear martini's during ladie's happy hour on Wednesdays. They also had a great double date here after mahjong.
Not long after we started dating, Micah's grandmother, Mem, introduced Stephanie to our server as her daughter-in-law. It was Mem's birthday that day.
Stephanie is pretty picky when it comes to biscuits and gravy, but Colonel's has it for her. Voted best diners in America.
Had a dip dog date with Mem here. Stephanie loves their philly cheesesteak.
Thank goodness for thai places that are kind to Stephanie's peanut allergy. We love this one!
Can't go wrong here for brunch, cocktails & dessert, or dinner. Sundays they have live jazz!
Took a mahjong class here once. Flock has quickly become one of our favorite spots.
One of the best bars in town - esp. if Drew is working behind the bar. Bonus points for the night if there's live music. Get the Grasshopper or the Harvey Wallbanger.
Wouldn't have made it through the pandemic without this quarry and our paddleboards.
Now why would anyone go to Big Kahuna when Gogi's wings are superior? Go see for yourself.
Best game store in town. Used to be just down the road from our old, orange, house.
Known for their lemon cookies. Hot take: if the strawberry or blueberry are in season, they are better than the lemon.
Had a great date night at their Twilight at Ijams event in 2025. Charcuterie s'mores should be a more common thing.
Took a candlemaking class here as a special event and loved it.
Mrs. Jackie WILL take good care of you. Hot chicken is famous and don't forget the okra.
Small plates and cocktails at the bar are our go-to. Best Dark and Stormy in Knoxville.
Sharable plates to have with friends.
Prime birdwatching for Micah. He thrives here.
Ask Micah about bowling with Stephanie for the first time.
Any morning that starts at Matt Robbs is a good morning.
Shoutout to all the Retropolitan craft fairs we've been to here AND the Iron and Wine concert with the shadow puppet show.
We think about that lasanga sometimes...
The unlimited menu is elite for large groups and everything here is delicious.
We make McPaysan's at home all the time now. It's their take on a McMuffin, just way better.
Micah loves their mezcal drinks - esp. during the Hola festival.
Great pizza! Had a good time chatting with the owner before a date night in.
Brunch on the patio is an incredible start to a day. Also 9/10 a cute patio dog can be spotted.
Headquarters for bagel boys™ (and sometimes S.O.s) mornings.
No notes on this place and not a thing on the menu is a miss. Recently received a Michelin mention. Played Snakes of Wrath here one slow morning and had a great time.
Grab a chopped cheese and take it to Pretentious's bar next door to pair with a beer.
Great seasonal coffee selection & right next door to Paysan Bagels.
Highly recommend for a couples massage or just treating yourself.
Wait, but isn't that Stephanie's dads name? Yes, but this is a different Ricky. Great bar & grilled cheese.
Great wedding afterparties to weiner races, we've had a few pints and schnitzel between the two of us.
Countless afternoons after paddleboarding have been spent here recharging and reviving with burritos and pitchers.
Absolutely no lemonade is better and their fresh bread makes the sandwich.
Fell in love with the Phoritto but now we're all in for those pork chops.
Ice cream flights for the indecisive.
Where we met. Go spend a few quarters and play some games!
We love it here. Great for books and gifts. No notes.
Go try yourself a Cuban Old Fashioned. Cheers!
Many mornings with friends have been spent here over delicious pastries.
Beer, a smashburger, and a patio. Yes please!
One of Micah's favorites. Voted Nicest Place in America for a good reason.