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World's Fair Park
East Tennessee History Center
Tennessee Theatre
Ijams Nature Center
Blount Mansion
Knoxville Zoo
Knoxville Museum of Art
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Clarence Brown Theatre
Market Square Farmers' Market
Knoxville Food Tours
Bijou Theater
The Muse Knoxville
Old City, Knoxville, Tennessee
Mabry-Hazen House
Thompson - Boling Arena
James White Fort
Neyland Stadium
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Historic Ramsey House
Oliver Royale
Knoxville Children's Theater
Lakeshore Park
The UT Gardens
The French Market Creperie
- Snuggled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the mighty Tennessee River, Knoxville is a modern, exciting city, famous as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.
- The city is home to the East Tennessee History Center, World's Fair Park, Tennessee Theatre, Ijams Nature Center, Blount Mansion and many other great attractions.
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Knoxville Events:
- Dogwood Arts Festival - April 25-27, 2025
- Big Ears Festival - March 27-30, 2025
- Christmas in the City
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