East Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Explore the great outdoors at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Top hotels in East Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
The staff were kind and helpful. The hotel was clean quiet, and convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
Room was clean except shower had hairs from someone else. Small bathroom but perfect for two people. Lobby restaurant, food store doesn’t open until 8am which was not helpful since we had to be somewhere earlier, but overall a good experience.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Staff was great. Room was clean but the furniture was a bit worn out.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Clarion Pointe Sevierville-Pigeon Forge
The staff was amazing, attentive, kind, and supportive! Thank you to Kim, Sherry, and Barbara! The hotel location was great - close to everything I needed..my room was awesome and daily housekeeping was an added bonus… Highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sevierville
Clean room, courteous staff
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Pigeon River Inn
Great place for the price. Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Knoxville
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Volunteer Landing Park.
