A- Overview:
The city of Knoxville is growing in popularity with each passing season. In addition to a year round moderate climate, the city is located within 90 minutes of six National Parks, including the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, and is home to one of the finest universities in the world, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Known throughout the area for its unsurpassed beauty and tranquility, this eastern Tennessee city is alive with a variety of activities year round. No matter what a visitor’s personal taste, ranging from the outdoors to the cultural arts, Knoxville has it.
The city is easily accessible from virtually anywhere. It is located at the geographical center of the eastern United States and is within a day’s drive of half the nation’s population. Knoxville sits at the crossroads of three major interstates (I-75, I-40, and I-81).
The two busiest times of the year are when the University of Tennessee is in full session and the summer, when tourists come to visit nearby Great Smokey Mountain National Park and the many local attractions. Visitors are warmly welcomed in this temperate climate. During the busy summer season, the countryside is green and gentle. With the daytime temperatures in the mid 80’s F and the evenings dropping into the mid 60’s F, it’s a perfect time to partake of any of the numerous outdoor activities. The fall color is truly magnificent as hills light up in brilliant autumn hues. Winter is brief and mild with just a dusting of snow. When it does snow, it transforms the already postcard like setting into an entirely new effect. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time, featuring glorious dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers. Throughout the year, Knoxville has a very accommodating climate.
Knoxville offers a host of activities in every season. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise along the Tennessee River aboard an authentic paddle wheeler riverboat licensed by the US Coast Guard. During the day, a historic visit to Blount Mansion should not be missed. Built in 1792, Blount Mansion was home to territorial Gov. William Blount, signer of the U.S. Constitution. Guided tours of this National Historic Landmark show 18th century antiques and the workings of frontier government.
If visitors are feeling a little more like seeing the sites on their own, a downtown self-guided walking tour highlights the beginnings of country music in Knoxville. The tour includes markers regarding Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, The Everly Brothers, Roy Acuff and others. Of course, a trip to the sprawling campus of the University of Tennessee is a must. Whether it’s visiting the Football Hall of Fame, watching one of the many sporting events taking place year round, or just wandering the campus, the University is truly remarkable.
For those individuals intrigued by the Civil War, a must see is the Mabry-Hazen House Museum & Civil War “Bethel Cemetery”. This home of the Civil War and Victorian periods showcases original artifacts including china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings. At various times, the house served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate troops. More than 1,600 Civil War soldiers and 50 Union prisoners are buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Attractions, great weather, unsurpassed beauty, year round entertainment and sports: this easily accessible eastern Tennessee city has it all.
B- City Information:
Population: 173,890
Elevation: 889 feet above sea level
Land Area: 92.7 square miles
Location: Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and within a day’s drive of half the nation’s population. The city is situated at the crossroads of three major interstates (I-75, I-40 and I-81).
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Knoxville it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
36.3
40.2
48.5
56.6
65.1
73.1
77.1
76.1
70.1
58.0
48.1
39.7
High temperature (°F)
45.9
51.2
60.4
69.2
76.8
83.8
87.3
86.6
81.2
70.5
59.4
49.7
Low temperature (°F)
26.6
29.0
36.6
43.8
53.4
62.2
66.9
65.4
58.8
45.4
36.7
29.7
Precipitation (in)
5.1
4.3
5.5
4.2
4.9
4.4
4.8
3.4
3.2
2.9
4.3
4.9
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
12
11
13
11
11
11
11
9
8
8
10
11
Wind speed (mph)
6.8
7.0
7.4
7.5
6.0
5.6
5.3
4.9
5.0
5.0
5.9
6.3
Morning humidity (%)
82
80
80
82
87
89
90
92
92
90
85
83
Afternoon humidity (%)
64
59
55
52
57
59
61
60
59
56
59
64
Sunshine (%)
40
47
53
63
64
65
64
63
61
61
49
40
Days clear of clouds
6
7
7
9
8
8
7
8
10
13
9
7
Partly cloudy days
7
6
7
8
10
11
13
12
9
8
7
7
Cloudy days
18
16
16
13
13
10
11
10
11
11
14
17
Snowfall (in)
3.7
3.3
1.6
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
1.6
Local Seasons:
The two busiest times of the year are when the University of Tennessee is in full session and in the summer when tourists come to visit nearby Great Smokey Mountain National Park as well as the many local attractions. Visitors are warmly welcomed in this temperate climate. During the busy summer season, the countryside is green and gentle. With the daytime temperatures in the mid 80’s F and the evenings dropping into the mid 60’s F, it’s a perfect time to partake of any of the numerous outdoor activities. The fall color is truly magnificent as hills light up in brilliant autumn hues. Winter is brief and mild with just a dusting of snow. When it does snow, it transforms the already postcard like setting into an entirely new effect. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time, featuring glorious dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers. Throughout the year, Knoxville has a very accommodating climate.
How to Get There:
By Air:
McGhee Tyson Airport
865-342-3000
Knoxville is home to McGhee Tyson Airport, the premier air facility serving East Tennessee. The airport has more than 120 daily arrivals and departures and more than 4,000 seats available. The airport is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as tax, limousine, and shuttle services are available at the airport as well as throughout the city.
By Car:
Major routes into Knoxville are I-40 from the east (Winston-Salem, N.C.) and west (Nashville), I-75 from the north (Lexington, Kentucky), and south (Chattanooga and Atlanta), I-81 from the northeast
By Bus:
Greyhound
100 E Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville TN 37917
865-524-0369
How to Get Around:
For the most part a car is a necessity, either personal or rental. In addition, there are other means of transportation available, both downtown and at the University.
Knoxville Trolley Lines
800-727-8045
A free downtown trolley service provides a convenient way to see all the attractions in the downtown area. The trolley service also connects to the City’s regular bus service Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) for trips outside of the downtown area, including malls, parks and other attractions.
Knoxville Area Transit
KAT is the mass transit system for the City of Knoxville, operating around 80 buses, Para transit lift vehicles, and downtown trolleys.
865-315-7800
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President’s Day- 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year’s Eve- Dec. 31
C- Attractions/Things To Do:
Tennessee Riverboat Company
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
965-525-7827
Call for reservations and additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy the scenic Tennessee River aboard an authentic paddle wheeler riverboat which offers lunch, sightseeing, dinner and party cruises. The two-hour dinner cruise features live entertainment and different themes each night.
Three Rivers Rambler
401 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-524-9411
Hours: Apr.-Nov.: 2pm & 5pm. Sat. & Sun., except football home game days
Admission Charged
This vintage steam engine train takes guests on a 90-minute excursion to the Forks of the River and back, through some of Knoxville’s most historic and beautiful countryside.
Armstrong-Lockett House (Crescent Bend) & W. P. Toms Memorial Gardens
2728 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-637-3163
Hours: 10am-4pm Tue.-Sat.; 1pm-4pm Sun. Closed Jan. & Feb.
Admission Charged
Built in 1834, Crescent Bend contains an exquisite collection of 18th century English and American furniture and art. A three-acre formal Italian-terraced garden overlooks the Tennessee River.
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
1927 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-524-8461
Hours: 10am-6pm Tue- Sat
Admission Free
The Exchange Center features the history of African Americans in Knoxville and East Tennessee from the late 1800s to the present with photographs, newspapers, biographies, audio and video recordings, books and artwork.
Blount Mansion
200 W Hill Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902-1812
865-525-2375
Hours: April – Dec.: 9:30am – 5pm Mon – Sat, Jan. – March: 9:30am – 5pm Mon – Fri
Admission Charged
Built in 1792, Blount Mansion was home to territorial Gov. William Blount, signer of the U.S. Constitution. Guided tours of this National Historic Landmark show 18th century antiques and the workings of frontier government.
Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House)
3148 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-522-2371
Hours: 1pm-4pm Tue., Wed. and Fri.
Admission Charged
Completed in 1858 for Robert & Louise Franklin Armstrong, Bleak House served as headquarters of General James Longstreet, C.S.A., during the “siege of Knoxville” in 1863. Visible reminders of the war and a Confederate museum.
Cradle of Country Music Walking Tour
600 Market Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
800-727-8045
Hours: 24 hours a day
Admission Free
A downtown walking tour highlighting the beginnings of country music in Knoxville. The tour includes markers regarding Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, The Everly Brothers, Roy Acuff and others.
East Tennessee History Center
314 W Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-8824
Hours: Exhibit hours are Sunday 1pm – 5pm; Monday-Tuesday, 9am – 8:30pm; Wednesday-Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday 9am – 5 pm
865-215-8824
Admission Free
Call for information on the current exhibit
Farragut Folklife Museum
11320 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922-2858
865-66-7057
Hours: 10am 4:30pm Mon.-Fri., groups by appointment
Admission Free
The museum preserves the heritage of this historical community and includes a collection on Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first admiral of the U.S. Navy and Civil War hero.
James White’s Fort
205 E Hill Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915-2514
865-525-6514
Hours: Jan.-Feb., 10am – 4pm Mon.-Fri.; Mar.-Dec.: 9:30am – 4:30pm Mon.-Sat.
Admission Charged
The home of James White who settled here on a 1,000-acre grant. His first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts from the period, gives a glimpse into the daily existence of early settlers to this region.
Mabry-Hazen House Museum & Civil War “Bethel Cemetery”
1711 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915-1905
865-522-8661
Hours: By appointment only
Admission Charged
This home of the Victorian and Civil War periods, showcases original artifacts including: china, silver, crystal and antique furnishings. The house served as headquarters for Union and Confederate troops. More than 1,600 Civil War soldiers and 50 Union prisoners are buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
1220 W Governor John Sevier Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-6210
865-573-5508
Hours: Call for hours of operation
Admission Charged
The original home of Governor John Sevier, a loom house, tavern, smokehouse and half-cantilever barn are used to educate the public about the life and times of Governor John Sevier.
Old Gray Cemetery
543 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917-7408
865- 522-1424
Hours: Daylight each day
Admission Free
This Victorian cemetery, established in 1850, lets you take a walk through Knoxville’s history. The marble city memorializes many of the political figures that shaped the city and region.
Ramsey House Plantation
2614 Thorngrove Pike
Knoxville, TN 37914-9704
865-546-0745
Hours: April-mid-Dec., 10am – 4pm, Tue.-Sat., 1pm – 4pm Sun.
Late Dec.-Mar.: by appointment only
Admission Charged
Completed in 1797 for Col. Francis A. Ramsey, a pioneer settler of Knoxville. Built of local limestone and marble, this Georgian-style house is furnished with period antiques reflecting the life of Ramsey and his family.
Daisy’s Place Girl Scout Museum
1600 Breda Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918-1405
865-688-9440
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Mon. – Fri.
Admission Free
The museum features the history of girl scouting and women in 18 East Tennessee counties. It includes displays and a research library.
Frank H. McClung Museum
1027 Circle Park
Knoxville, TN 37996-0001
865-974-2144
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon. – Sat., 1pm – 5pm Sunday
Admission Free
McClung, a general-interest museum, offers exhibits on archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee, ancient Egypt, decorative arts, geology and fossils, Civil War, local and natural history. Special exhibits every 3-6 months.
Joseph B. Wolffe Collection of R. Tait McKenzie Sculpture of Athletes
1801 Volunteer Boulevard, Thornton Athletic Student Life Center on UT campus
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-974-1250
Hours: 8am – 4pm, Mon. – Fri.
Admission Free
Over 100 sculptural works of R. Tait McKenzie (1867-1938), internationally recognized as “the sculptor of Athletes.” Pieces include McKenzie-created statuettes, bas-reliefs, medals, portrait medallions and plaques, which celebrate athletic achievement.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37916-1653
865-525-6101
Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Noon – 8pm, Thursday and Friday: Noon – 9pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Admission Charge (Free admission Tuesdays 5-8pm)
KMA showcases exhibitions from around the world and a permanent collection of contemporary art. The museum contains four galleries, gardens and a museum shop. Accredited by the American Association of Museums.
University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame
1704 Johnny Majors Drive on UT campus
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-974-5789
Hours: 8am – 5pm Mon.-Fri.
Admission Free
It’s always Football Time in Tennessee at the UT Football Hall of Fame. The museum stands as a tribute to the student athletes who shaped 100 years of Volunteer Football.
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
700 Womens Basketball Hall Of Fame Dr
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-633-9000
Hours: 10am – 7pm Mon.-Sat., 1pm – 6pm Sun.
Admission Charged
Friends, family, fun! The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame honors the past, celebrates the present and promotes the future of the women’s game.
East Tennessee Discovery Center
516 N Beaman St
Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
865-594-1494
Hours: 9am – 5pm Mon.-Fri., 10am – 5pm Sat.
Admission Charged
The East Tennessee Discovery Center is a hands-on science center offers educational fun for children of all ages. Exhibits explore physical science, life science, astronomy, geology and more. Akima Planetarium offers a simulated look at our nighttime sky.
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920-2738
865-577-4717
Hours: Trails open daily from 8am. – sunset
Admission Free
A 150-acre park with mulched and paved trails, a waterfront boardwalk and wildlife viewing areas. Seasonal events include music concerts, owl prowls, canoe trips, plant sales and guided nature walks.
University of Tennessee Gardens
1704 Johnny Majors Drive Neyland Drive at the UT Agriculture campus
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-974-7324
Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset
Admission Free
The Gardens at the University of Tennessee features more than 1,400 varieties of herbaceous and woody landscape plants. It hosts the All-America Flower Trials (one of 34 nationwide) and the TenneSelect program.
World’s Fair Park
1060 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-215-1158
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Free
The site of the 1982 World’s Fair includes a Knoxville visitor center, attractions, restaurants and the Knoxville Convention Center.
Historic Candy Factory and Victorian Houses
1060 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-546-5707
Hours: Call for hours of operation
Admission Free
Home to one of the south’s finest chocolate factories: chocolate made daily. Original art and fine crafts by area artists and crafters. Works displayed among a tract of buildings and homes built in the 1910s and ‘20s.
Knoxville Zoo
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-637-5331
Hours: Vary depending on season. Open 364 days a year
Admission Charge
Discover a world of wonder at Knoxville Zoo. Grasslands Africa! Brings the animals of Africa to one location. Enjoy elephants, giraffe, zebra, kudu, gazelles, waterbuck and several species of birds.
Volunteer Landing Marina
956 Volunteer Landing Lane
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-633-5004
Hours: Summer: Daily 9am – 9pm, Winter: 9am – 5pm Wed. – Sun.
Admission Charged
Full service marina with boat sales and a full line of rental equipment.
D- Family Fun Attractions:
Tennessee Riverboat Company
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
965-525-7827
Call for reservations and additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy the scenic Tennessee River aboard an authentic stern wheel riverboat which offers lunch, sightseeing, dinner and party cruises. The two-hour dinner cruise features live entertainment and different themes each night.
Three Rivers Rambler
401 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-524-9411
Hours: Apr.-Nov.: 2pm & 5pm. Sat. & Sun., except football home game days
Admission Charged
This vintage steam engine train takes guests on a 90-minute excursion to the Forks of the River and back, through some of Knoxville’s most historic and beautiful countryside.
Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House)
3148 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-522-2371
Hours: 1pm-4pm Tue., Wed. and Fri.
Admission Charged
Completed in 1858 for Robert & Louise Franklin Armstrong, Bleak House served as headquarters of General James Longstreet, C.S.A., during the “siege of Knoxville” in 1863. Visible reminders of the war and a Confederate museum.
Cradle of Country Music Walking Tour
600 Market Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
800-727-8045
Hours: 24 hours a day
Admission Free
A downtown walking tour highlighting the beginnings of country music in Knoxville. The tour includes markers regarding Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, The Everly Brothers, Roy Acuff and others.
James White’s Fort
205 E Hill Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-525-6514
Hours: Jan.-Feb., 10am – 4pm Mon.-Fri.; Mar.-Dec.: 9:30am – 4:30pm Mon.-Sat.
Admission Charged
The home of James White who settled here on a 1,000-acre grant. His first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts from the period, gives a glimpse into the daily existence of early settlers to this region.
Daisy’s Place Girl Scout Museum
1600 Breda Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
865-688-9440
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Mon. – Fri.
Admission Free
The museum features the history of girl scouting and women in 18 East Tennessee counties. It includes displays and a research library.
University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame
1704 Johnny Majors Drive on UT campus
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-974-5789
Hours: 8am – 5pm Mon.-Fri.
Admission Free
It’s always Football Time in Tennessee at the UT Football Hall of Fame. The museum stands as a tribute to the student athletes who shaped 100 years of Volunteer Football.
East Tennessee Discovery Center
516 N Beaman St
Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
865-594-1494
Hours: 9am – 5pm Mon.-Fri., 10am – 5pm Sat.
Admission Charged
The East Tennessee Discovery Center is a hands-on science center offers educational fun for children of all ages. Exhibits explore physical science, life science, astronomy, geology and more. Akima Planetarium offers a simulated look at our nighttime sky.
World’s Fair Park
1060 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-215-1158
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Free
The site of the 1982 World’s Fair includes a Knoxville visitor center, attractions, restaurants and the Knoxville Convention Center.
Historic Candy Factory and Victorian Houses
1060 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-546-5707
Hours: Call for hours of operation
Admission Free
Home to one of the south’s finest chocolate factories – chocolate made daily. Original art and fine crafts by area artists and crafters. Works displayed among a tract of buildings and homes built in the 1910s and ‘20s.
Knoxville Zoo
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914-4416
865-637-5331
Hours: Vary depending on season. Open 364 days a year
Admission Charge
Discover a world of wonder at Knoxville Zoo. Grasslands Africa! Brings the animals of Africa to one location. Enjoy elephants, giraffe, zebra, kudu, gazelles, waterbuck and several birds.
E- Events & Entertainment:
Events and Entertainment
January
Annual Christmas Show
Held through early January
Location: Art Market Gallery, Candy Factory on World’s Fair Park
865-525-5265
Call for additional information
Approximately sixty area artists offer their paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, weaving and glass work.
Annual Chocolate Fest
Held in late January
Location: Knoxville Center Mall
865-688-5481
Call for additional information
Sample vendors’ finest chocolate desserts.
March
Church of God International Winterfest
Held in mid March
Location: Thomspon – Boling Arena
423-478-7225
Call for additional information
April
American Zoo & Aquarium Association annual Spring Southern Regional Meeting
Held in mid April
Location: Knoxville
865- 637-5331
Call for additional information
Tennessee Grocers Association annual spring convention
Held in mid April
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
615-889-0136
Call for additional information
Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival
Held in early April
Location: City County Building
865-24-0795
Call for additional information
Dogwood Arts Festival
Held in early April
Location: Varies throughout Knoxville
May
Particle Accelerator Conference and Meeting
Held in mid May
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
865-241-3651
Call for additional information
Destination Imagination/ Annual Global Finals
Held in late May
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
989-883-3042
Call for additional information
Tennessee School Food Service Association Annual Meeting
Held in mid June
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
931-456-5124
Call for additional information
July
Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Annual Conference
Held in early July
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
931-473-3951
Call for additional information
USSSA Sports Festival
Held in mid July
Location: Various schools, parks & fields
865-42-9108
More than 5,000 male and female athletes compete in basketball, softball, baseball and soccer.
October
Annual Brewer’s Jam
Held in mid October
Location: World’s Fair Park
865-522-1604
Call for additional information
December
Annual Christmas Show
Held all of December
Location: Art Market Gallery, Candy Factory on World’s Fair Park
865-525-5265
Call for additional information
Approximately sixty area artists offer their paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, weaving and glass work.
Entertainment
Appalachian Ballet Company
215 W Broadway Ave
Maryville, TN 37801-4705
865-982-8463
Call for performance schedule
Performs three times yearly: spring concert, fall performance and “The Nutcracker.”
Black Box Theatre
5213 Homberg Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-523-0900
Call for additional information and performance schedule
The Black Box Theatre is home to the Actor’s Co-op, providing our community with inventive, entertaining and thought-provoking theatre in an intimate setting.
City Ballet
1060 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916
865-544-0495
Call for performance schedule
East Tennessee’s only fully professional ballet company brings quality performances throughout the year.
East Tennessee Concert Band
306 W Depot Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917-7548
865-546-5772
Call for concert schedule
One of the region’s premier community bands, the ETCB comprises 50 adult musicians who perform seven times annually.
Knoxville Opera
612 East Depot Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917-7609
865-291-3310
Call for performance schedule and additional information
Combining music, drama, dance, visual arts, and architecture, The Knoxville Opera has the power to transport daily life into a magical world at every live performance.
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
The Emporium Building, 100 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-291-3310
Call for performance schedule
Stellar guest artists and superstar entertainers join the virtuoso musicians of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for three concert series: Masterworks, Chamber Classics and Pops.
Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble
4216 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919-5161
865-588-8842
Call for performance schedule
A unique modern dance company of 24 dancers ages 8-17, the Ensemble serves as Official Goodwill Ambassadors for the State of Tennessee.
Tennessee Stage Company
1060 Worlds Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37916-1613
865-546-4280
Call for additional information
The Tennessee Stage Company is a professional theater company and it presents the annual East Tennessee Shakespeare in the Park Festival and Knoxville New Play Festival. This professional theatre company also offers a year-round program of plays, readings, acting classes, and community outreach programs.
University of Tennessee School of Music – Concerts
1704 Johnny Majors Drive on UT campus
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-974-5678
Call for performance schedule
The UT School of Music offers over 100 free concerts a year.
Sports
Knoxville Ice Bears
Professional Hockey
Games played at the Knoxville Civic Center
865-521-9991
Call for game schedule and additional information
The Knoxville Ice Bears are a part of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League.
Knoxville Summit
Professional Women’s Football
Games played at Halls High School in Knoxville
865-455-4431
Call for game schedule and additional information
The Knoxville Summit is a fully licensed team of the National Women’s Football Association.
Tennessee Smokies AA Baseball
AA Baseball
Located in Sevierville, I-40, Exit 407
865-286-2300
The Tennessee Smokies is an AA baseball team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals.
University of Tennessee Men’s Athletics Department
NCAA baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, swimming & diving, tennis and track & field programs.
865-656-1200 or 800-332-VOLS
Call for schedules and additional information
University of Tennessee Women’s Athletics Department
NCAA basketball, cross-country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball programs.
865-974-0001
Call for schedules and additional information