What's Downtown Knoxville Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Knoxville, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music, entertainment venues, and theater scene. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Tennessee. There's plenty more to see, including Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre.
How to Get to Downtown Knoxville
Flying to:
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Downtown Knoxville
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Knoxville
What to See in Downtown Knoxville
- University of Tennessee
- Knoxville Convention Center
- Sunsphere Tower
- First Baptist Church
- Tennessee Vallley of Authority
Things to Do in Downtown Knoxville
- Bijou Theater
- Tennessee Theatre
- Market Square
- World's Fair Park
- Knoxville Museum of Art
Other Popular Downtown Knoxville Attractions
- Blount Mansion
- Volunteer Landing Park
- Knoxville Riverboat Company
- East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
- East Tennessee History Center
When Is the Best Time to Visit Knoxville?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 75°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 43°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, February, March (average 6 inches of rainfall)