East Knoxville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in 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.
Activities
Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Quick Hop
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Our pick of the best East Knoxville Hotel Deals
Hilton Knoxville
Well appointed rooms, extremely clean. Hotel lobby is great with plenty of seating and a fireplace. Restaurant and Starbucks on site. Parking is validated each day when you return.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
It was a great stay the room was really more than I would have ever thought for the price
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Everything was amazing! Staff friendly, hotel spotless, lobby stocked with a gift shop & the restaurant was delicious! My kids said the burger was the best they’ve had! The breakfast was great and our service top notch! This was the best hotel experience we’ve had! We’ll be back even if it’s just ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
The staff was so nice and very welcoming! I felt like I received 5 star treatment!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Room was clean, staff was nice. We had to climb the stairs to the 4th floor after shopping and eating because the elevator was out for hours
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Clarion Pointe Sevierville-Pigeon Forge
Very clean room. Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast was awesome, great variety. Parking was easy and enter/exit was easiest on strip.
Reviewed on 4 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.
