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Vegetarians and carnivores both leave full and happy after a meal at Sunspot. This student-heavy zone is mostly fast-casual fare, but you’ll find some local standouts mixed in. Graduate Knoxville sits next to the University of Tennessee campus on Cumberland Avenue - aka The Strip. In the mood for a movie? Central Cinema shows arthouse and cult films.
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Next door, Mid Mod Collective delivers on the mid-century modern, with furniture and Mad Men -era clothing.įor more treasure hunting, be sure to visit Retrospect Vintage Store, too.
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Around since 1991, it carries rare and out-of-print editions, plus a solid assortment of used books. While not walkable from Graduate Knoxville, Happy Holler is a quirky neighborhood that vintage lovers and bookworms won’t want to miss.Īfter coffee and pastries at Wild Love Bakehouse, browse the stacks at The Book Eddy. Tons of veggie-friendly pizza options, and they happily accommodate half-and-half orders of their speciality combos, so you’re not forced to pick just one. The shop doubles as a letterpress shop, with a hearty selection of original show posters.Ĭruze Farm Ice Cream serves local dairy goodness with a retro diner backdrop, while The Tomato Head goes beyond the basic college slice. Stop in Pioneer House of Letterpress and Vintage to shop an expertly curated selection of bedazzled cowboy shirts, chain-stitched jackets and vintage Ralph Lauren Western wear.
Poke around Market Square and walk up Gay Street for the full downtown experience. Enjoy classics like daiquiris and Mai Tais or try one of their new-school creations - the “You Go Gin Coco” is a local favorite. Two standouts: the Tomato n’ Blues salad and the Mac n’ Cheese.Īnother recent addition to Old City, Tern Club rum bar serves festive tiki drinks in cozy, plant-filled surrounds. Place your order at the counter and don’t skimp on the sides. Or bring home something funky from Glitterville, the newly opened outpost for the whimsical designs of UT-alum Stephen Brown.ĭown the street from Rala, Sweet P’s Barbeque is the Q you crave. The store is stocked with goods from local and regional artisans, including a stellar selection of Dolly Parton paraphernalia. This soulful spot offers a range of flavors, from savory Chicken Tinga to flavor-packed Vegan Soul.įor souvenir seekers, Rala gift shop is your best bet. Just northeast of the main downtown drag, Old City is Knoxville’s indie enclave.ĭo your taste buds a favor and eat at Good Golly Tamale. Once you’re done taking in the natural landscape, make your way over to the Knoxville Museum of Art for landscapes of another hue. Ride the elevator up into the globe for 360-degree views of Knoxville and the mountains beyond. The centerpiece of the fairgrounds was the Sunsphere - part sculpture, part observation deck. In 1982, the city hosted the World’s Fair. You can’t miss the rose-gold disco ball spotting Knoxville’s skyline. Located right next to campus, Graduate Knoxville is the perfect home base for getting out and exploring the Scruffy City. Knoxville, Tennessee is best known as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers and a comfortable place to stop on your way to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.īut from its iconic World’s Fair Park to indie Old City and the offbeat charms of Happy Holler, there’s more to this college town than you might think.
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