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For friend groupsThings to do in Knoxville, TN with friends
What's on in Knoxville, TN this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
11 hand-picked things to do in Knoxville, TN right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
🎸 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Knoxville
The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour
Slick indie-soul harmonies and soaring guitar lines filling the industrial-chic warehouse space.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Local dining, cozy autumn menus, and neighborhood spots
Jig & Reel
Old City mainstay serving elevated pub fare, hearty fish and chips, and an extensive selection of Scotch and American whiskeys.
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The French Market Creperie
Downtown favorite for authentic sweet and savory crêpes paired with cafe au lait served in large bowls, perfect for a crisp October morning.
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🍂 This Weekend in Knoxville, TN
Concerts, theatre, and autumn weekend plans
Amy Grant + Mac McAnally at Tennessee Theatre
An intimate evening of legendary songwriting and storytelling beneath the grand Moorish-style atmospheric ceiling.
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Rising Appalachia at Bijou Theatre
Roots music rooted in folk traditions, rich vocal harmonies, and multi-instrumental artistry.
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Volleyball vs. LSU Tigers
SEC indoor athletic action on Rocky Top as the Lady Vols take the court Sunday afternoon.
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✨ New & Notable
Seasonal exhibitions and limited-run cultural events
Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions
Intimate classical chamber music performances hosted among the galleries of the Knoxville Museum of Art.
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The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane (CBT)
Clarence Brown Theatre stages Kate DiCamillo's heartwarming, beautifully crafted theatrical tale of a china rabbit.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend road trips within a 2-3 hour drive of Knoxville
Great Smoky Mountains & Townsend Fall Foliage Loop
Head an hour south into the quiet side of the Smokies through Townsend and Cades Cove, where October brings peak autumn color changes across mountain ridges.
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Asheville Arts & Biltmore Estate Weekend
Take I-40 east over Sam's Gap for a two-hour drive to Asheville for crisp mountain air, the sprawling historic Biltmore estate, and vibrant local culinary and craft brewery scenes.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Knoxville, TN with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Knoxville, TN right now include Shinyribs, The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour, and Amy Grant + Mac McAnally at Tennessee Theatre. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Knoxville, TN?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Knoxville, TN — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Knoxville, TN?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Knoxville, TN worth texting the group chat about.
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