Luke & Mackenzie's Guide to Knoxville
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for a classic college dive bar, this is your spot. Expect it to be busy pretty much any night of the week and, late on the weekends, expect a wait to get in the door. Cheap pitchers!
Cool Beans Bar and Grill
1817 Lake AveIf you're looking for a classic college dive bar, this is your spot. Expect it to be busy pretty much any night of the week and, late on the weekends, expect a wait to get in the door. Cheap pitchers!
While this is "technically" a restaurant too, it's best described as a bar. If you want something to snack on with your 32oz "big gulp" get the mixed Cheese Bings - spicy & mild deep fried cheese!
Goal Post Tavern
1824 Cumberland AveWhile this is "technically" a restaurant too, it's best described as a bar. If you want something to snack on with your 32oz "big gulp" get the mixed Cheese Bings - spicy & mild deep fried cheese!
If you're looking for a good local microbrew, check this place out. Great bar food and beer!
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Downtown Grill & Brewery
424 S Gay StIf you're looking for a good local microbrew, check this place out. Great bar food and beer!
This is a British themed pub in "The Old City." They've got a great Beer Garden and a legit charcuterie board! Check them out at www.thecrownandgoose.com
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The Crown & Goose
This is a British themed pub in "The Old City." They've got a great Beer Garden and a legit charcuterie board! Check them out at www.thecrownandgoose.com
Longbranch Saloon is one of those dive bars that, somehow, has been around forever. They've got an eclectic crowd, everyone from bikers to students, with cheap beer and a central location!
Longbranch Saloon
1848 Cumberland AveLongbranch Saloon is one of those dive bars that, somehow, has been around forever. They've got an eclectic crowd, everyone from bikers to students, with cheap beer and a central location!
If you're hipster & proud, then check out Ft. Sanders Yacht Club. This ironically-named bar is a very easy walk - or downhill longboard ride - from the condo & features arcade games & fair-priced drinks
Fort Sanders Yacht Club
721 S 17th StIf you're hipster & proud, then check out Ft. Sanders Yacht Club. This ironically-named bar is a very easy walk - or downhill longboard ride - from the condo & features arcade games & fair-priced drinks
Food Scene
For those of you not looking for a Starbucks (there are tons nearby), the Golden Roast is a great local coffee shop - only about three blocks from the condo.
The Golden Roast Coffee Roasters
825 Melrose PlaceFor those of you not looking for a Starbucks (there are tons nearby), the Golden Roast is a great local coffee shop - only about three blocks from the condo.
If you're looking for a good menu with a wide variety, great drink selection and a killer rooftop patio, Sunspot is on point. Wednesday nights are "wine night" with 1/2 price bottles of wine!
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Sunspot
2200 Cumberland AveIf you're looking for a good menu with a wide variety, great drink selection and a killer rooftop patio, Sunspot is on point. Wednesday nights are "wine night" with 1/2 price bottles of wine!
Ok, if you're looking for the best Sunday Brunch spot in town, this is it! They have hand squeezed Mimosas & spicy Bloody Marys. The crab bisque is out of this world and order crab cake benedict (not on the menu!). They also have a decent microbrew that they brew off-site.
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Cru Bistro & Wine Bar Downtown
141 S Gay StOk, if you're looking for the best Sunday Brunch spot in town, this is it! They have hand squeezed Mimosas & spicy Bloody Marys. The crab bisque is out of this world and order crab cake benedict (not on the menu!). They also have a decent microbrew that they brew off-site.
While not the original Nama from when we were in school, their new location is bigger, better and more trendy. They have great sushi - 1/2 price sushi and beer deals on Thursday nights!
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Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StWhile not the original Nama from when we were in school, their new location is bigger, better and more trendy. They have great sushi - 1/2 price sushi and beer deals on Thursday nights!
Oscar's delivers some of the best calzones I've had, while also offering a variety of other dishes. They deliver until 3AM on the weekends. Phone number is 865-524-3663 and website: www.oscarsknoxville.com
Oscar's Restaurant
1840 Cumberland AvenueOscar's delivers some of the best calzones I've had, while also offering a variety of other dishes. They deliver until 3AM on the weekends. Phone number is 865-524-3663 and website: www.oscarsknoxville.com
Jimmy John's
1903 Cumberland AvenueGreat, fresh sub sandwiches. They deliver from 11 AM - 4 AM. Phone number: 865-637-1414
Soccer Taco
9 Market SquareSoccer Taco in Market Square has great Mexican food and Margaritas!
If you've got great weather and want to eat good food while sitting on a patio overlooking the Tennessee River, then Calhoun's On The River is the perfect spot! GREAT food and cold home-brewed beer!
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Calhoun's On The River
400 Neyland DrIf you've got great weather and want to eat good food while sitting on a patio overlooking the Tennessee River, then Calhoun's On The River is the perfect spot! GREAT food and cold home-brewed beer!
Sightseeing
Knoxville was host to the 1982 World's Fair and still boasts the signature building and park from the event.
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Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveKnoxville was host to the 1982 World's Fair and still boasts the signature building and park from the event.
Market Square is a great spot to window shop, find a good place to eat, or, during the summer months, listen to some great free outdoor music on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
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Market Square
Market Square is a great spot to window shop, find a good place to eat, or, during the summer months, listen to some great free outdoor music on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
Arts & Culture
Knoxville is proud to be the host of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame!
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
700 S Hall of Fame DrKnoxville is proud to be the host of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame!
The Bijou Theatre regularly has some great shows coming to town. See what is playing at http://www.knoxbijou.com/calendar-and-tickets
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Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StThe Bijou Theatre regularly has some great shows coming to town. See what is playing at http://www.knoxbijou.com/calendar-and-tickets
The Tennessee Theatre is a beautiful historic theater that regularly has some of the best touring plays and shows. Check them out at www.TennesseeTheatre.com
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Tennessee leikhús
604 S Gay StThe Tennessee Theatre is a beautiful historic theater that regularly has some of the best touring plays and shows. Check them out at www.TennesseeTheatre.com
The Auditorium is where many concerts and events are held as well as playing home to the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team!
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Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
500 Howard Baker Jr. AveThe Auditorium is where many concerts and events are held as well as playing home to the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team!
The University's Museum is located in Circle Park on campus.
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Frank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle ParkThe University's Museum is located in Circle Park on campus.
Shopping
It's always important to know where the closest Super Walmart is, right? The kids in school now-a-days don't know how good they have it now that there is one right off campus!
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Walmart
2501 University Commons WayIt's always important to know where the closest Super Walmart is, right? The kids in school now-a-days don't know how good they have it now that there is one right off campus!
Essentials
University Liquors is the closest liquor store to the condo, conveniently located on the Strip. Liquor stores in Knoxville close at 10 PM during the week and 11 PM on the weekends and are CLOSED on Sundays.
University Liquors & Fine Wines
1700 Cumberland AvenueUniversity Liquors is the closest liquor store to the condo, conveniently located on the Strip. Liquor stores in Knoxville close at 10 PM during the week and 11 PM on the weekends and are CLOSED on Sundays.
Walgreens
2400 North BroadwayWalgreens Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy to the condo!
Publix Super Market at University Commons
2429 University Commons WayPublix Grocery and Pharmacy
For those of you who are YMCA Members, you should be able to use your AWAY Membership during your stay at the Downtown YMCA!
Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA
605 Clinch AveFor those of you who are YMCA Members, you should be able to use your AWAY Membership during your stay at the Downtown YMCA!
Entertainment & Activities
In case you need to know where UT plays a little game called football in the fall.
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Neyland Stadium
1300 Phillip Fulmer WayIn case you need to know where UT plays a little game called football in the fall.
Thompson-Bowling Arena hosts Tennessee's Men's and Women's Basketball teams as well as a number of concerts each year!
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Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer WayThompson-Bowling Arena hosts Tennessee's Men's and Women's Basketball teams as well as a number of concerts each year!
The Tennessee Men's Baseball team plays at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on campus, right behind Fraternity Park.
Lindsey Nelson Stadium
1511 Pat Head Summitt StThe Tennessee Men's Baseball team plays at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on campus, right behind Fraternity Park.
Sherri Lee Parker Stadium
2323 Stephenson DrThe Tennessee Women's Softball team plays at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.