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
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Douglas Lake Tour
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour
Our pick of the best Bearden Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Papermill Drive
The staff were above and beyond. I deliberately stop in Knoxville when I drive cross country because of the nice people. And you all reinforced that choice. Thank you for your extraordinary manners.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Knoxville West Hills
Enjoyed!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville West/Bearden
Clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
Good rooms and front desk
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville West -Papermill by IHG
Room clean, staff kind
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bearden
West Hills
While there might not be top attractions in West Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like West Town Mall and Regal Downtown West.
Papermill
While Papermill isn't home to many top sights, Bearden Antique Mall and West Town Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but Knoxville Museum of Art and World's Fair Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
