What's Downtown Knoxville like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Knoxville, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music, entertainment venues and theatre scene. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre. There's plenty more to see, including Market Square and Knoxville Convention Center.
How to get to Downtown Knoxville
Flying to:
- Alcoa - Knoxville 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
- Knoxville Convention Center
- Sunsphere Tower
- University of Tennessee
- St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
- First Baptist Church
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
- East Tennessee History Center
- Volunteer Landing Park
- Knoxville Riverboat Company
- East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
- Charles Krutch Park
When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: July, December, February, March (average 142 mm of rainfall)