ABOUT US

Visit Knoxville is the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County. It’s our priority and privilege to promote Knoxville as a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town.

Visit Knoxville is also home to the VK Sports Commission, the VK Film Office and the downtown Visitors Center.

 

Our mission: to accelerate sustainable economic growth and development by increasing visitor and convention/event business to our community.

Visit Knoxville is proud to support community initiatives encompassing art and culture, history, entertainment and outdoor adventure to promote Knoxville regionally, nationally and internationally.

Follow Visit Knoxville online and stop by the Downtown Visitors Center at 301 S. Gay Street to say hello. No matter how you experience this hidden gem of a city, you can be sure: Knoxville will surprise you.

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Something for Everyone

Here in Knoxville, we pride ourselves on our unique mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure and cultural attractions. In other words, we're a-nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town. And we can't wait to welcome you.

Knoxville Parks & Gardens

Knoxville’s 4,500 acres of green and open spaces provide peaceful retreats and exciting recreation centers. Breathe in the fresh air with a walk or jog along the lake, skateboard deep bowls and rails, watch for wildlife in a natural area, or read a book under a shady tree. Whatever your outdoor pleasure, there is a perfect park just around the corner.

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Shopping in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville offers a surprising variety of shopping options for every type of shopper... from boutique lovers to big brand addicts.
From downtown favorites like Mast General Store in and around Market Square to the Shops at Turkey Creek, Knoxville has the stores you love and will love. 

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Knoxville Trails & Greenways

Walkers, runners, hikers, bikers, strollers, and others looking for an outdoor excursion will find the perfect path on one of Knoxville’s scenic paved greenways. It boasts more than 112 miles of greenways and soft surface trails, with about 54 miles of paved ADA-accessible greenways. The system provides recreational routes for adventurers of all kinds. 

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