Old City
Knoxville
Popular places to visit

University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top college 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.

Tennessee Theatre
You can enjoy 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.

Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Market Square. 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

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Top hotels in Old City

Hilton Knoxville
Front desk very nice and kind, nice place and very clean
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN
Great place for the price.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Staff was extremely professional, helpful & friendly
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Hilton Knoxville Airport
We really enjoyed our stay. We ask for a view of the planes. And was easily accommodated. My husband would have sat in the window all day and watched. Th room was very nice and clean. Bed very comfortable. We got dessert from Coopers. It was delicious.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Sevierville @ Stadium Drive
Did not use AC, it was in the teens one day.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Holiday Inn Knoxville West- Cedar Bluff Rd by IHG
Staff was kind and courteous
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Emory Place
While Emory Place isn't home to many top sights, Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre while you're in town.

Fourth and Gill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fourth and Gill and surrounding area, you can visit Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority.

Mechanicsville
While Mechanicsville isn't home to many top sights, Knoxville Museum of Art and World's Fair Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Happy Holler Historic District
While Happy Holler Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old North Knoxville
Though Old North Knoxville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority.

