Dining
Knoxville has a restaurant to suit everyone's palate. Because of the large amount of competition, restaurants in the Knoxville area are forced to provide excellent service, pleasant atmosphere, and outstanding food. The number of restaurants per populous is extremely high in Knoxville. Our "Knoxville Restaurant Guide" lists many fine restaurants with links to their web sites.
Knoxville Restaurant Guide

Concerts
Knoxville is a focal point for concerts in East Tennessee. Concerts are held at Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee campus, the Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Knoxville Coliseum, Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre Center, and at other public facilities throughout the city.
Concerts

Movies
With over 87 movie theatres in the Knoxville area, movie goers always have a good selection of movies and locations. The Knoxville News-Sentinel web site provides a weekly update of movie listings, locations, times and movie reviews. Individual movie theatre companies also provide web sites with listings.
Theatre Listings

Entertainment Venues
The Catalyst - located in the Historic Old City District. Formerly Blue Cats, Tonic, and Fiction, The Catalyst will both serve as a live music venue as well as venue for special events. The Catalyst and will host local, regional, and national artists from bluegrass, jazz, rock, and hip hop. Special events will include Corporate Gala's, Fraternity parties, Wedding Receptions, and other events. The Catalyst is a mid-size venue with a capacity of close to 1,500. With it's 750 person capacity Music Hall, 200 person outdoor Cabana Bar, and 250 person capacity Club, The Catalyst is an all around great venue to have an event.
www.ClubCatalyst.com

David's Place offers a lovely new venue for performances and events in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Built around a large private home in the exclusive neighborhood of Sequoya Hills, they are able to host four events running simultaneously without one interfering with the others.  Expansive views from the wooden theater seating outdoors gives a glorious feeling of being at home in the woods of East Tennessee.  A regular series of performances repeats every week offering diverse and eclectic music with the opportunity of audience participation.  You are invited to contact us to discuss the possibility of having your activity in this beautiful open setting.  Ample room for dance, theater, lectures, classes, concerts and choral performances.
Contact: perkinsmusic@bellsouth.net

Shopping
Over 142 shopping centers and malls are located in Knoxville. West Town Mall and Knoxville Center (formerly East Towne Mall) are the two largest shopping malls and have major department stores such as Dillards, J. C. Penney, Sears, Parisian, and Proffitt's.
Shopping Centers & Malls

Bands
Plan A - Offering a mix of pop rock, radio friendly music.

Musicians:
Con Hunley, Country Music Artist - Official web site of Con Hunley, singer, songwriter, piano player, country music artist.
John Allen Music - Offers a mixture of new country, contemporary rock, folk and pop. Musical career includes several original recording projects with singer/songwriter Michael Dan Emig.
Yung Famlee Entertainment - features local music artists.

Golf
Knoxville has several professional golf courses open year round. Most courses are open to the public.
Golf Courses

Attractions:
Cotten Eyed Joe - over 25,000 square feet of fun, including line dancing and other dances. Features a family night the first Monday of every month and every Monday evening during summer months.
www.cottoneyedjoe.com

The Knoxville Zoological Park
The Knoxville Zoo has been rated as one of the best zoos in America. It is open year round and offers special programs such as Bedtime with the Beasts. Bedtime with the Beasts is where fun and learning come together. The Bedtime with the Beasts program is offered to any organized group of 15 to 30 people ages six and up. Enjoy private tours, activities, and animal encounters. Bring your sleeping bag and spend the night at the Knoxville Zoo! It happens March through November for $30 per person.
www.knoxville-zoo.org

The Tennessee Riverboat Company
The Tennessee Riverboat Company offers a sightseeing cruise with a look at original historic sights along the beautiful Tennessee River.  A meal and entertainment may be scheduled at an additional cost. Also offered is a deluxe dinner entertainment cruise; a 2 hour cruise featuring delicious Prime Rib, salad, baked potato, vegetables, and a scrumptious dessert.  Live entertainment is also provided. Late night cruises and special party cruises are available.
www.tnriverboat.com

Performing Arts
Many opportunities are available in the Knoxville area to study performing arts. A high standard of excellence has been set in dance, drama, and music. Various organizations offer classes for every age group and students are given the opportunity for public performances.
Performing Arts

Theatre
Knoxville has a rich heritage in theatre. Two of Knoxville's oldest structures include The Bijou Theatre Center and The Tennessee Theatre, both located in downtown Knoxville. The Clarence Brown Theatre, a part of The University of Tennessee, is one of the finest theatres in the Southeastern region of the United States. The Carpet Bag Theatre is one of the few tenured African-American professional theatre companies in the South while Jubilee Community Arts offers performance series and participatory educational programs throughout the twenty-one counties surrounding Knoxville.
Theatres

Museums
Museums are an important part of Knoxville's rich heritage. From Blount Mansion, built between 1792 and 1830, to a modern day hands-on science center featuring a variety of physical, earth, and life science exhibits, Knoxville is home to a variety of museums.
Museums

Festivals
Festivals in Knoxville range from festivals for kids to those which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. The longest running annual festival is the Dogwood Arts Festival in April. Other festivals include chili cook-offs, multiple arts and crafts festivals, pioneer homecomings, and Boomsday with its display of awesome fireworks.
Festivals

Storytellers:
Professional storytellers who offer their skills at festivals and other special events.
Storytellers

Entertainment Services
Southern Entertainment Group of Knoxville, Inc. - Southern Entertainment Group provides late model limousines and professional courteous drivers who cater to your every need. Provides transportation for business visitors to or from the airport; luxurious surroundings for a wedding or special event, or a night on the town.
Brian S. Graham Entertainment - East TN mobile DJ service specializing in weddings with over 13 years wedding experience. Excellent references available. Get your own 'personal' DJ! You provide the wedding...we'll provide the party.
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra - Knoxville's only professional large jazz ensemble. Site features performance dates, member bios, statement of purpuse and goals, RealAudio clips, and free passes to upcoming performances.
Knoxville Swing Dance Association - free swing dance lessons to all ages. We have a dance team that performs at special events and we just try to spread the word about swing dancing.
Mobile Sounds DJ Entertainment - Mobile DJ company providing music entertainment for weddings, reunions, anniversaries, corporate parties, school dances, and more. Serving the Knoxville, TN and surrounding area.

Organizations
Knoxville Swing Dance Association - free swing dance lessons to all ages. We have a dance team that performs at special events and we just try to spread the word about swing dancing.