10 Things You Must Do in Knoxville, Tennessee // 2022 Travel Guide

[@vivianphillips768]

Went to school there for 2.5 years (UTK) then transferred and moved away. How I miss it. Words truly cannot describe it. I didn’t even graduate but this place still feels like home.

[@gildavis8266]

I'm amazed that Knoxville still has its small-town vibe after all these years. I was born there and spent the first eleven years of my life there. There is a piece of the culture that will always be a part of me and my brother as well. I'm glad you covered it for it brings back so many wonderful memories.

[@ChadGallivanter]

I loved growing up in the area.

[@helgabullabong]

I fly in to Knoxville from the UK on Gatlinburg trips. Always stay a few nights in Knoxville. Its such a great place with plenty to see and do. Love that Mast General store. Happy memories. Cheers

[@gbd-oq1rz]

How do you have that type of money to travel

[@toykadonahue7737]

I went to the Worlds Fair in '82 and had a blast! I have 3 six packs of Worlds Fair beer (each one a different kind) that we found in my grandfather's garage when he passed. Nobody else wanted them because they think they aren't worth anything but to me they are. I was born here in St Mary's Hospital and still live here. My daughter goes to UT and we have always loved how beautiful it is here.

[@mrcordell865]

I was born in October of '82, my mother had a season pass to the World's Fair; she has dozens of pictures with a progressing bigger belly

[@fuzzyelm1]

It was the biggest flop of any worlds fair and it hurt the city on a way it has never been able to overcome! That’s when I moved out of Knoxville and will never ever move back! The city allowed motels and landlords to raise the price of rent and or just kick people out , the traffic was terrible for two years and fact is during the fair the attendance was so low the traffic was worse during construction! So no the worlds fair was not a good thing for Knoxville or surrounding area

[@toykadonahue7737]

@@fuzzyelm1 I didn't say it was a good or bad thing for Knoxville. I was 10 years old when it was here and it was the greatest thing next to the TN Valley Fair!

[@fuzzyelm1]

@@toykadonahue7737 I guess for a child that only saw glitter and glam it was ok but for anyone that lived there and saw the greed and corruption it started and has become the death of the city as we knew it ! The city now with its idiot fora mayor and idiots running the school board and city leaders all part of the corruption it has become the worst city in East Tennessee! That’s just my opinion but I happen to be an expert on tgatb

[@sav6989]

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[@davepov]

Well done. My wife and I are planning to retire to Knoxville in just under two years. We have some family there but mostly we love the mountains and the fact that you can visit so many places around Knoxville within a day's drive. I only wish Amtrak had a train that ran through Knoxville.

[@worseto1]

You will be right in tune with Knoxville that's about all we have here are retirees.

[@Smokey1981]

@@worseto1 that and crooked cops

[@Drew-C-]

@@worseto1 huh? where are you finding all the retirees? you must be dialed in to retiree culture

[@tomahawk5118]

I also attended the ‘82 Worlds Fair in Knoxville as a teenager with many from my large family. I moved into a house an hour south that has a large grown tree that started as a sapling from the Australian exhibit. Pretty neat.

[@Colt45nTwoZigZagz]

Lived in Knoxville for three years, moving back in September. Can't wait.

[@6711BC]

I spent a year in Knoxville, one of the best of my life. I met many great people with lasting friendships. Andy;s Pizzeria was our hangout (probably long gone)

[@nancyandjoel4134]

We retired to Knoxville in December 2021. We are having an home built in Knoxville and loving the beauty of the state and city.

[@hisnameisiam808]

Been bitten by a tick yet?

[@nancyandjoel4134]

@@hisnameisiam808 No

[@hisnameisiam808]

@@nancyandjoel4134 nice! I've heard it isn't that bad but people make it out to be really bad. Like you go out trail hiking and end up with 50 ticks on you.

[@stingray8585]

Lived in Knoxville all my life , nowhere else I'd rather be. Great sharing information on our great city.

[@fuzzyelm1]

If you really love in Knoxville you should know how bad it really is ! It’s the wurst city on East Tennessee! It’s almost as bad as Nashville

[@stingray8585]

@@fuzzyelm1 You're full of crap. In certain areas is where the crime is, just like any other place. If you are from here then leave or you're just a troll

[@fuzzyelm1]

@@stingray8585 I did leave I’m fact I left when the worlds fair failure caused the City to Sofia it’s true colors ! And I seldom come to Knoxville for anything these days ! I will go to Chattanooga for concerts instead of Knoxville I’ll stay in any small town in East Tennessee and I try to never spend my money in Knoxville City

[@fuzzyelm1]

@@stingray8585 name one area in Knoxville that does not have the worst crime rate ever in history ! Just name one , west end sure has more than ever down town has more than ever east end more than ever south side more than ever and I don’t know much about north side ! I’m tanking Knoxville not Knox county

[@Drew-C-]

@@fuzzyelm1 Time to double your dose, Eddie. Knoxville is a great city.

[@darrellbrackett7948]

I worked as a paramedic at the 1982 World's Fair when I was 25 years old. One of my most cherished and rewarding experiences.

[@steelcastle5616]

I worked at the Budweiser store. My favorite memory was the nightly fireworks.

[@josiahrickens4556]

Wow I was in Germany in 82

[@GringoLoco1]

Another great video. Knoxville has been on my "list" for ... 40 years? Thanks for the inspiration to go!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Awesome!

[@illgazillion]

Mountain biking. The main thing that draws my attention is the Urban Wilderness Mountain Bike Trail System. I mean it’s huge. How was this not on your list?

[@rogergrove2453]

Attended UTK as exchange student during the World’s Fair, absolutely loved the school and city

[@Leggs013]

Been through Knoxville, Tn. Never Stopped

[@donaldlewis567]

I love the Wigs-sphere at the Wod Fir. Can't believe how old that episode is and I still love it :)

[@marcberdah1297]

I'm french from Paris I visited knoxville 2015 because I had a meeting in oak Ridge. It's a wonderful memory, a place to be not because it's big not because it's small just because it's knoxville. thank you for this great video high quality

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

Native Knoxvillian, here. I worked at the 82 World's Fair in the souvenir shops and it was so much fun. Thank you for a lovely representation of our city!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thank u!

[@christinaparis996]

Home sweet home! I also recommend the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and (especially if you have kids) Knoxville Zoo. Also take advantage of seasonal events (nothing like football time in Tennessee!) (there’s also the Tennessee Valley Fair, Dogwood Arts Festival, and 4th of July celebrations) (we still miss Boomsday!) Gatlinburg/Sevierville could be its own video tbh.

[@msmane-o9607]

Thank you soooo much for this comment. My son plays basketball for UT and my family recently relocated. We have children of all ages and We're always trying to find new things to check out. We're looking forward to checking out the July 4th celebration 🎉

[@monicak711]

Fantastic video and channel! Our family lived in Knoxville for 6 years and we loved it. Got a kick out of seeing seeing Ham n Goodys in the background. Those lemon cookies…..

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thanks Monica! Yes, about the lemon cookies.

[@marioCrespoColorado92]

New subscriber I love the content & beauty of Knoxville

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thank u!

[@marioCrespoColorado92]

@@ChadGallivanter does Knoxville have lots of jobs opportunities with tech jobs?

[@ChadGallivanter]

@@marioCrespoColorado92 More than there used to be. But still probably not enough.

[@peppermintpetty6766]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been to Knoxville several times to attend the Knoxville Comicon but I’ve never done any sightseeing there. I plan on visiting some of these places when I go back next month.

[@herbofallon965]

I was born at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville in late August 1945. Later, my parents moved our family to Dandridge, where I started elementary school and my parents owned a restaurant and a hunting-fishing store in the brick building in the heart of downtown. Later, we moved back to Knoxville and I went to Knoxville East High School, graduated in 1964. In October 1964, we moved to Sarasota, Florida. I miss Knoxville and the hills and mountains, but still appreciate the Gulf Coast of Florida.

[@ChadGallivanter]

I’m a Parkwest baby myself. Love Dandridge. So much history there!

[@sallyeblen7032]

Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it. Looks like some great places to eat there.

[@Paul-e5q9b]

Heard alot about this city within Tennessee. Must visit someday. Toronto here.

[@msmane-o9607]

I recently moved to Knoxville. I appreciate this video so much. It's definitely going into my saved file for reference 😃

[@curiousimmigrant2836]

Is it safe?

[@yvesprincess]

@@curiousimmigrant2836?? If you’re asking if Knoxville is safe then yeah it has one of the lowest crime rates

[@SmokyMountainStarlight]

❤The World's Fair put Knoxville, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge on the map as Must- Visit destinations! And has become a wonderful area to live in East Tennessee. I enjoy being able to come to "the big city" of Knoxville when i want to!

[@maevependragon]

We're visiting in 3 days for a week! Cannot wait!!!😊

[@ChadGallivanter]

Have a good vacation!

[@rhondaparsons3929]

When we went to Knoxville we went to the zoo and we loved it. Also we rode the Star of Knoxville for a lunch cruise

[@Yazidtime]

The smokey mountains are the best we went there for a trip

[@wesleyblisard5416]

If you are a pizza lover you should go to the famous Pizza Palace , its been around since August 10th, 1961. Also don't forget the Onion Rings or Spaghetti.

[@daviddenny1901]

I really enjoyed the 1982 Worlds Fair. I worked security in the Saudi Arabian pavilion...and ofcourse I loved all of the wonder that the fair provided. I was born and raised in Knoxville, but have been away for so many years.

[@fuzzyelm1]

You have not missed anything ! It has become as liberal as Nashville and is failing on every level ! East Tennessee is a beautiful place but Knoxville and Knox county has become a slum

[@chuckmantlo2957]

Attended the Fair in October near the end of the run. Was there and attended the Tennessee vs Alabama game in which UT won snapping a 12 year losing streak. It was also the last time Bear Bryant coached against Tennessee. Go Vols!

[@yTELL999]

I been living in Florida for about 3 years now I do miss my home town south Knoxville Tennessee burnets creek boys!!

[@HaleyJonesRealtor]

These are awesome tips for travellers!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Glad you like them!

[@yvesprincess]

I live in Knoxville I’m glad that I do it’s a great city

[@leiladesilva]

thank you for every amazing place.

[@Destroyermax]

I’m from oak ridge Tennessee and I love Knoxville and everything around it let’s gooooo

[@Smokey1981]

I live in Oliver springs bro my neck of the woods

[@williamgunter6801]

My Great-Great-Grandfather was Pleasant Miller Freels who was raised in the Freels Bend cabin, now owned by UT. I'll probably retire to the Knoxville area in a couple of years.

[@didyou555]

Can't forget the tourist attraction located at University Commons. The Three Rivers Rambler. The Rambler is a train ride behind a 1880s steam engine.

[@daniels5026]

I worked the FedEx Pavilion at the Fair as a student at UT. Good times and happy memories. Moved to Blount County last August. This will be my last move I hope. Love East Tennessee.

[@justinlewis6813]

It's crazy to see and know exactly where you are in downtown Knoxville, because well, it's my home! If you are planning on going to Knoxville, for the best shopping experience go to west town mall! Try a lot of stuff in Gatlinburg too! There are so many things there and It's all in a valley below the mountains and even from there you get an amazing view. Try Dollywood! Or even the other theme parks and go-cart places there! There's something for everyone.

[@nancyandjoel4134]

Are there any “ house concerts” in Knoxville? I miss going to them as well as hosting them. Anyone from Texas on here?

[@vadarman9906]

It's weird hearing about my home city talked about as a travel destination lol. In my view all this is normal.

[@bisayavlog4576]

see you soon beautiful Knoxville Tennessee ❤🙏

[@bisayavlog4576]

im from the Philippines i am excited to stay my new home Knoxville Tennessee soon❤🙏

[@dougvelliquette7655]

Nice lead in, "The 1982 world's festivus" enjoy the nostalgia and by golly, one day some God will tee up that freakin golf ball. Props to the Wests!

[@piewhackit2me]

Planning a trip in April 2024 and riding greyhound and renting a vehicle once there because to visit the smokies.

[@NASkeywest]

Scruffy city/Preservation Pub have live music every night and I have been there probably 300 times

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

While I love the Pub and the Wests (owners) but The Mighty Mighty is nothing like it used to be. It used to be a hub for local and regional music, with bands clamoring to play there. Now, it's a couple of local bands and mainly cover stuff. It's turned into a frat bar, basically. I've learned to go elsewhere for really good music, sadly

[@colleenmohan6217]

If you have kids go to the Knoxville zoo! It is a fun place

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

I love my America.

[@giahlininger9407]

I just love the leather boots in there Country stores

[@letstalktruecrime01]

myrtles chicken in market square has a hot margarita, and it is HOT. made with jalepeno peppers. try if you dare.

[@dannyhudgins9500]

Ok, Texas Country Reporter.

[@zeincexxx1285]

Sidewalks in US Cities always look empty as hell 😂 Like ghost cities

[@bj262012]

You didn’t speak about Ijams Park

[@ChadGallivanter]

Look again. It’s in the video.

[@sternthomas7924]

Need to come to Asheville North Carolina moreless come visit Weaverville in North Carolina

[@ChadGallivanter]

We love Asheville and Western NC! Got to get back there soon.

[@dani5288]

dang, the sunshere up until this year was free :(

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I'm gonna move there from Fargo this fall .I'll find a job when I get there and I plan on just living in my subaru .I'm a simple man .as long as I get to see trees and a hill I'll die a happy man

[@drumsleuth]

Any of those downtown places and hotels pet friendly?

[@Yazidtime]

Yesss I lived in a pet friendly apartment complex

[@TheRealJohnWack]

@Chad....if don't mind me asking....what caused you to move from East Tenn, to becoming a FL resident? I go back and forth considering those two places to live in the possible future. Any insight would be so appreciated. Thank you

[@ChadGallivanter]

A job opportunity more than 20 years ago

[@Jake-xy9lt]

Moved to East Tennessee last October. Come here, you won't regret it. I quite literally could have moved anywhere in the country but we've got little to no serious traffic, AMAZING scenery, great weather, low cost of living, friendly people everywhere, etc. I was torn between here and fort Collins Colorado, but I'm glad we chose Tennessee. There's also tons of stuff to do outdoors if you're active, without roasting for 6 months out of the year. Check out Norris Reservoir and the clinch river... Best lake in the southeast 😁

[@TheRealJohnWack]

@@Jake-xy9lt Where are you originally from?

[@TheRealJohnWack]

@@jeffj_fla I seriously appreciate the firsthand input. Humidity terrible as well? What has gotten worse over time, with the honeymoon period over? Crowded as well? Is job market as tough down there as well? All input is big time appreciated.

[@curiousimmigrant2836]

I am planning to move there. I am from Montreal, Quebec. I am Asian. Is it safe there?

[@GreeneJeffro]

I lived in an projects in Knoxville in the late 90s called western heights. Nothing I saw in this video compares to it. Murders were common, as well as drive byes. I was in fourth grade and went to Beaumont magnet school. I'll never forget that one of my friend's older brother was who was around 12 was sexually assaulted walking home one night. It was a nightmare.

[@gbd-oq1rz]

I never understood why people had that robber mindset instead of just being a better person and living off of that instead of wanting to hurt people

[@amyniemann9564]

What is the best hotel downtown for a special occasion?

[@ChadGallivanter]

The Tennessean or The Oliver

[@ririmr4978]

When did the Sunsphere start charging a fee to go inside?

[@ChadGallivanter]

Earlier this year

[@nickcaldarola749]

Where's the best place to park in downtown

[@ChadGallivanter]

We normally park at the Market Square Garage or the Locust Street Garage.

[@nickcaldarola749]

@@ChadGallivanter thank you

[@GrowMau5]

Slowest drivers in the country. Bring plenty of patience.

[@chucktilley7155]

I visited Knoxville many times and hated I'm from Tuscaloosa and we got run out of there several times

[@zacg_]

Knoxville is cool. But let's be honest, if someone is visiting from a far, we know they're probably really heading about 40 minutes southeast of town.

[@silkemueller1391]

40 minutes is that around gatlinburg?

[@zacg_]

@@silkemueller1391 Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, plus the National Park.

[@janice4938]

Tube O' Pringles.

[@frenchfan3368]

Has anybody else ever wondered why the term "Middle Tennessee" is used by people in Tennessee instead of "Central Tennessee?" I do not know of any other state that uses the term "middle" rather than "central." I can only surmise that the term "middle" is used because of Middle Tennessee State University and the fact that the state is quite narrow. No, it is not really that important but it is interesting as each star of the Tennessee State Flag represents each of the state's three distinctive geographic regions.

[@valestivale4711]

Reasons to come to knoxville; There arent any. If youre a tourist, go to gatlinburg or pigeon forge. I promise, as a resident, knoxville is pretty damn dry. Its a really nice city to live in, but its not much to balk at for travellers, unless youre in retirement age and enjoy the slower paced things, like live music performances from indie bands at bars, or historical properties which..arent that impressive. Its an old city, and it shows. It needs the life of a newer generation breathed into it. Literally all of thia video is Gay street/Market square and its seriously not that impressive to warrant an entire video

[@Smokey1981]

The first thing you should do when you get to Knoxville, is bust a U-turn and leave💯

[@DonChezinaPR]

😂

[@nickroberts-xf7oq]

Hope you did ! 🎉

[@leobell2459]

I totally agree. LEAVE in GOD'S Speed.

[@BbTenn]

As a visitor from Canada, I find Knoxville to be very charming and eastern Tennessee is absolutely gorgeous!.

[@Venomous_Pup]

No Knoxville is great

[@steelcastle5616]

Damn...after more than 40 years, Knoxville is still talking about the Worlds Fair. Knoxville unfortunately never used that event to promote other events though out the following years to keep the region even nationally recognized. Other than a football game or 2 or the Woman's Basketball HoF, it's just a place to get something to eat while on your way somewhere else.

[@tray1813]

Be sure you pay your parking fee. Your car will be booted if you don't.

[@amberdavis376]

Just got to watch out though there's alot of crime and violence

[@curiousimmigrant2836]

Like what?

[@amberdavis376]

@@curiousimmigrant2836 hmmmm like people getting shot and killed and people getting robbed oh and alot of drug dealers

[@vivianphillips768]

Where is the crime really bad?? I was in the college town area of UTK and it seemed fine there but honestly that’s kinda a sheltered area of Knoxville an I’m sure there’s some bad parts

[@amberdavis376]

@@vivianphillips768 if you join the Facebook groups they tell more then the news will

[@Smokey1981]

The best thing about Knoxville is gone: BOOMS DAY!

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

The fish disagree

[@Smokey1981]

@@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill why🤷 just the vibration from the crowd would scare any fish away for miles..They swim away.

[@johnnyloy8590]

As someone who has lived in Knoxville their whole life. It's not that special. . tbh. Most people pass through to get to the smoky mountains or Florida

[@loriolson692]

Okay so I live in Knoxville Tennessee give us 10 free things we can do cuz we're always looking for something to do we're not a native of here I've lived here about 6 years and my fiance lived here about two but we cannot find stuff to do that's free and we are not a financially well off family that can just do a whole lot with some free stuff we can do here

[@lilrick43goat39]

We have a lot of lakes and quarry’s I would advise bull run for fishing and Norris dam for swimming right on the edge of oak ridge. Also I was born and raised here and my family more appreciated the pigeon forge area and the mountain reserves.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

The Blue Plate Special concerts are free. Mighty Musical Monday concerts at the Tennessee Theater are free. Knoxville Art Museum is free. Most of the events downtown are free to attend. UT Gardens is free.

[@manxology]

Knoxville has ZERO to offer.

[@jasontaylor5096]

Warning. The traffic is and has been horrible for years. Not a Tennessee town I would recommend anybody to live.

[@pigybak]

👍

[@giahlininger9407]

🇺🇸

[@janice4938]

Yankee.

[@worseto1]

Nasty Tennessee river yuk! Expo been to long ago, downtown, watch out you'll be mugged in a new york minute , mostly homeless, and old people from another generation here most of those landmarks not worth the time to go to Knoxville is known to all the locals as malfunction junction, courthouse should have been moved west 50 years ago.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

Haha! For a minute you were serious, but when you got extra-nutty I realized you were joking.

[@worseto1]

@@ThreeRunHomer Knoxville is not what it is cracked up to be, most of what I said is true to some extent so no most people just pass right on through Knoxville. The city literally tossed out the distance learning creator, now they regret it so bad due to the fact UTK is pretty much sitting empty, the online university has taken over.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

@@worseto1 hahaha UTK isn’t at all empty. Bigger and busier than ever.

[@worseto1]

@@ThreeRunHomer The majority of people are choosing an online education, Knoxville tossed that idea along with Chris Whittle a pioneer in that area.

[@miroklose1247]

2:50 🤮🤢

[@stevensam9786]

Utah is much nicer

[@adamthomas7600]

too many people moving here

[@Smokey1981]

Agreed.. traffic is bad enough already

[@lakelandonna]

GIANT RAINBOW FLAG DETERS MANY I AM SURE