Not just a visitor center. Includes gift shop featuring local artists. Also don't miss the live music courtesy of WDVX's Blueplate Special on weekdays.
Went in with my daughters to find out more about the city we had just moved to. The fellas working in the center were very helpful. We came away with a lot of interesting reading and tickets to house tour the local historic houses. Definitely stop in!
I was traveling alone and the staff were really helpful - suggesting places to see and where to park inexpensively. I returned at lunch for the live "Blue Plate Special" concert, broadcast live on 89.9, I think it was. I followed the suggestions of the staff and had a great day in Knoxville. It's a really easy downtown to get around.
What a wonderful resource for travelers visiting Knoxville for the first time. Heading the advice of other reviewers we timed our arrival around noon, after an easy drive from Sevierville.We got to watch the Blue Plate special of the day, which was fabulous, a guitarist native of Japan was a special treat for us. The parking permit, the walking map and all the suggestions they offered from restaurant ideas to tourist attractions were most helpful. Great way to start your visit, don't miss.
Bet you can't see it all in one day! There is so much fascinating information in this information center. Definitely worth spending some time here before exploring the rest of Knoxville.
The Blue Plate Special is a free lunch time music concert broadcast by National Public Radio. Enjoyed both sets of performers. It was a great experience enhanced by the interview. Friendly staff directed us to several points of interest and restaurant choices. They extended our free parking pass to allow us to explore downtown Knoxville. Highly recommended.
Great works there happy to help you and answer any questions. There are a few Knoxville souvenirs - but the majority of the souvenirs are made from locals. (Soy Candles, Jewelry, etc.) The Radio Station is a Blue Grass Station which has a small stage and artist that have performed there have a plate on the wall. And you are able to call in and reserve a seat or table if you want to watch whatever performer is performing.
There really isn't much here to see - a few knoxville souvenirs - but they could use more variety and creativity with that. You can find better knoxville souvenirs at the airport gift shops!
Must go here to get insight into all that is happening in the area. Live music at noon time on most weekdays and tremendously helpful staff "manning" (I guess I can say Manning in TN) the center.
Listened to folk guitar singers/songwriters........staff very accommodating in providing information on restaurants, etc.