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Dinner in Knoxville

From Food Production to Fine Dining, Knoxville Has Great Taste

Most folks don’t realize it, but many of America’s favorite foods are produced right here in Knoxville. That eye-opening cup of joe and hearty breakfast biscuit may well originate with JFG Coffee and White Lily Flour. Your mid-morning snack cake could easily have been baked by Interstate Brands/Merita Bakery. Thousands settle in with chips and a beer to watch the Vols play. That’s Lay’s Fine Foods and the New Knoxville Brewing Co. at work. All in Good Taste Similarly,... Read More »
Ham and Cheese Biscuits

Load up on Southern Comfort at the Biscuit Festival in Knoxville, TN

Biscuit Festival Celebrate some Southern comfort at the International Biscuit Festival in Knoxville, TN. With only a few celebrations under its belt, the festival managed to draw almost 20,000 biscuit fanatics in 2010. For three days, festival-goers enjoy live music, vendors, a biscuit bake-off and the naming of Miss Biscuit. Don’t Miss: The bake-off What’s Served: Biscuits What to Bring: A basket for leftover biscuits Read More »

History and Performing Arts Permeate Knoxville's Downtown

In its early days, Knoxville's Tennessee Theatre drew crowds that rushed for a glimpse of Clara Bow in her exciting new talking pictures. And the Bijou Theatre packed them in for the country’s best vaudeville shows. Today, both historic venues – polished, painted and revamped – are not only still thrilling audiences, but are a symbol of Knoxville’s love for the arts. Those who flock to lively Gay Street for theater, music, films and dance are met with a beautiful array... Read More »
Volunteer Landing Park in Knoxville, TN

No Matter the Season, Knoxville Residents Are Never Without Recreation Options

Some people call Knoxville the “Boulder of the South.” And for good reason. Like its Colorado namesake, this scenic city at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains is bursting with recreation options -– much of it outdoors. There’s a four-season reason that active folk find life in Knoxville so satisfying. Within half a tank of gas from home, there’s an outdoor adventure waiting, summer, fall, winter or spring. Recreation for all Seasons Summer days are never too... Read More »