Chad Gallivanter Chad Gallivanter

10 Things You Must Do in Knoxville, Tennessee

Forty years ago, 11-million people from all over the world descended on Knoxville for one of the most popular expos America has ever put on. The 1982 World’s Fair put this scruffy city on the banks of the Tennessee River on the map and some people who attended during the expo’s six-month run never left.

With a growing population of just under 200-thousand, Knoxville is more popular than ever. People gravitate here for its natural beauty and some of the nicest, most hospitable folks you’ll find anywhere.

In this episode, we’re showing you 10 Things You Must Do in Knoxville from the perspective of a native East Tennessean. (That would be me!) Hope you enjoy my take on this special place.

  • The official Visit Knoxville website is the most valuable resource in planning your trip to Knoxville.

  • The WDVX Blue Plate Special® is a live performance radio show held at noon, with your host Red Hickey. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Visit Knoxville. On Fridays WDVX takes the Blue Plate Special to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria for “The Big Plate”. Then Saturday it’s back Visit Knoxville. Here’s the calendar. It’s always free to join in so please don’t be shy. Make yourself at home as part of the WDVX family. From blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international, it all part of the live music experience on The WDVX Blue Plate Special.

  • The Historic Homes of Knoxville is a local partnership between seven historic homes that offer guided tours throughout the year. You can visit each site individually, or visit all of the sites by purchasing a combo pass at any of the seven locations or from the Knoxville Visitors Center.

  • 601 South Gay Street
    Knoxville, TN 37902

    Hours:
    M-F: 9am - 4pm
    Sat: 10am - 4pm
    Sun: 1pm - 5pm

    Admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors 55 & over, and FREE for children 16 and under. A $6 per person Group Rate is available for adult groups of 10 or more. Admission is FREE each Sunday.

    Website

  • McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

    Knoxville Museum of Art

    Museum of Appalachia

  • The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. It offers a 360-degree view of the original 1982 World's Fair site (now World's Fair Park), downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains.
    There is a $5 admission charge, children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Please click here to purchase tickets to visit the Observation Deck.

 
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