Nellie's Place
Food scene
Wide variety of food and a great place to go out of the tourist areas
23 locals recommend
Aubrey's Restaurant
928 Dolly Parton PkwyWide variety of food and a great place to go out of the tourist areas
Awesome local place for a wide variety of food outside of the tourist area
104 locals recommend
Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton PkwyAwesome local place for a wide variety of food outside of the tourist area
Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar
732 Dolly Parton PkwyBest local place for Mexican food
Molly's Ice Cream & Treats
1698 Tennessee 139Awesome ice cream and desserts
Smoky Mountain Lakeside Resort and Marina
1435 Tennessee 139Fun place to eat on the lake
Verardi's Pizza and Wings
1455 Tennessee 139Great pizza
Cruze Farm Pizza Barn
2723 Asbury RdGreat pizza and out of the tourist area
North Side Nutrition
1989 Winfield Dunn ParkwayTeas and protein shakes
The Chop House
1649 ParkwayGreat food and super close by
Black Rifle Coffee Company
1836 ParkwayAmazing coffee
Local shops, restaurants and entertainment. Very fun area in Downtown Knoxville
270 locals recommend
Market Square
Local shops, restaurants and entertainment. Very fun area in Downtown Knoxville
Graze Burgers
125 Bruce StAmazing burgers outside of the tourist area!
Seasons 101
101 East Main StreetUpscale local food
Honeybee Coffee
101 E Main StGood coffee
The Appalachian
133 Bruce StreetLocal upscale restaurant
Balter Beerworks
100 Broadway SWGreat brunch in the Old City in Knoxville
The Wildflour Bakehouse
240 Forks of the River PkwyDelicious desserts
Cinnaholic
2655 Teaster LnBest cinnamon rolls ever!
Sightseeing
Great place for easy hikes, wildlife and walking/running
39 locals recommend
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly LnGreat place for easy hikes, wildlife and walking/running
Douglas Lake
Lake with boat rentals, restaurants, campgrounds
Optimist Park
329 West Dumplin Valley RoadNice place to walk/run with a playground for kids
Great playground, pool, walking paths, picnic areas and sports fields
13 locals recommend
Sevierville Park Pool
1005 Park RdGreat playground, pool, walking paths, picnic areas and sports fields
Mast General Store
402 S Gay StDowntown Knoxville shopping
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StBeautiful theater in downtown Knoxville for plays and concerts
City advice
Getting around
Traffic
Due to Sevier County being a huge tourist area, traffic can get very heavy at times. Please allow plenty of travel time if you are planning to travel into Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.
I have included suggestions of local places in this guidebook that are outside of the normal tourist areas but are my favorites! If you need any specific suggestions or advice, please message me and I will be glad to help!