{"id":474,"date":"2019-01-23T21:26:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T21:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2021-12-20T19:16:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T19:16:06","slug":"knoxville-visitors-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/knoxville-visitors-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Knoxville Visitors Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>The Swank Pad Knoxville Visitor&#8217;s Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1143\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/mai-kai-collection\/calendar-girls\/1978-mai-kai-calendar\/1978-button\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1978-button.jpg?fit=180%2C205\" data-orig-size=\"180,205\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1978-button\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1978-button.jpg?fit=180%2C205\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1143 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gay-street-too.jpg?resize=399%2C247\" alt=\"gay-street-too\" width=\"399\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?msa=0&amp;mid=1l8aZn6560wnMxrvrb4f3_mp90jk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Vintage Knoxville Google Map<\/strong><\/a> is a way to tour various remnants of the 50s and 60s in town. There are neighborhoods with Mid-Century Modern homes, vintage neon signs, shopping,\u00a0and other mid-century points of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Knoxville is becoming a destination and visitors want to\u00a0plan their trip. So for those who are interested in vintage shopping, vintage touring, great cocktails, fun destinations and good food, we&#8217;ve put together this guide. If you are a fan of the Swank Pad, this is what we recommend for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Best Knoxville Vintage Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.midmodcollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mid Mod Collective<\/a>: North of downtown on Central Ave.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1621+N+Central+St,+Knoxville,+TN+37917\/@35.9854159,-83.9366254,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c3d872b8dd87f:0xc8bc559d4145a617!8m2!3d35.9854116!4d-83.9344314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1621 N Central Street\u00a0 <\/a>Higher end stuff and bigger items.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Retrospect-Vintage-Store-189142077953204\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Retrospect Vintage<\/a>: North of downtown on Central Ave in Happy Holler<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1121+N+Central+St,+Knoxville,+TN+37917\/@35.9811873,-83.931634,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c162ae1fe43a3:0x3a1b20ecad67ca5f!8m2!3d35.981183!4d-83.92944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1121 N Central Street <\/a> A wide variety and lots of smaller things.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/loveumake\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pop Weasel<\/a>: Near downtown, north<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/611+N+Gay+St,+Knoxville,+TN+37917\/@35.972825,-83.9255012,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17d19120bcc3:0xae9298540df242e7!8m2!3d35.9728207!4d-83.9233072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">611 N. Gay St.<\/a> Great collection of vintage, oddities,\u00a0and pop culture ephemera<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bargain-Hunters-Antique-and-Flea-Market-Mall-of-Knoxville-1637983186469595\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bargain Hunters Antiques and Flea Market<\/a>: South, over the river from downtown<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/4006+Chapman+Hwy,+Knoxville,+TN+37920\/@35.9382053,-83.908427,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c178bd025a311:0x53cd8315a0319165!8m2!3d35.938201!4d-83.906233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4006 Chapman Hwy<\/a> It is a large indoor flea market, and a weird mix of people and stuff, but there are interesting things to be found at good prices. This is a big place and really hit or miss.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nostalgiamarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nostalgia Homberg<\/a>: West<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/5214+Homberg+Dr,+Knoxville,+TN+37919\/@35.9365647,-83.9912522,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c233374e65157:0xb060d9128a1cd0e4!8m2!3d35.9365604!4d-83.9890582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5214 Homberg Drive<\/a> Not as good as the other Nostalgia. Lots of booths. Big place<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FourSeasonsVintage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons <\/a>and other stores: West near Nostalgia<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/5710+Kingston+Pike,+Knoxville,+TN+37919\/@35.9336685,-83.99915,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c23498d1a39d7:0x5e51d7a95538402!8m2!3d35.9336642!4d-83.996956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5710 Kingston Pike<\/a> This is one of 3 or 4 shops in this plaza that are hit and miss. Some good stuff in with the regular old antiques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Best Knoxville Cocktails:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are a couple of rooftop bars now to try for the heck of it. One in the Hyatt and the other in the Hilton, both on Gay St.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ternclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tern Club<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qZ2yMuJUXSGiD1SPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">135 S Gay St.<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0 The best bar in Knoxville. Drinks are somewhat rum-centric, but they make anything well.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.knoxpublichouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Public House<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Public+House\/@35.9717502,-83.9230471,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17ce2fe27a1f:0xe9b8adcf31f1e13!8m2!3d35.9717459!4d-83.9208531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">212 W. Magnolia Ave.<\/a> &#8211; A variety of generally good and interesting cocktails and appetizers, but they struggle with consistency.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoliverhotel.com\/parlorLounge.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Peter Kern Library\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Peter+Kern+Library\/@35.9646606,-83.9218847,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17c4ef0f2a77:0x91735cc6fa4615d4!8m2!3d35.9646563!4d-83.9196907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">407 Union Ave <\/a>inside the Oliver Hotel &#8211; Entrance is via the alley beside the hotel, you may need the buzzer. Small and interesting &#8220;speak-easy&#8221; with craft cocktails. Can get really crowded on weekend evenings. Drink list is short.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/maplehallknox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maple Hall<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T7hNmPUgXM72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">414 S Gay St.<\/a> &#8211; Bowling alley and bar in the basement. The Parlor in the back is cocktails, but you can get drinks at the alley too. Quality and good prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Unique and Great Knoxville Eats:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Market Square<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1148\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/market-square3-500x317.jpg?resize=500%2C317\" alt=\"market-square3\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bounded by Clinch, Market, and Union Ave. Tupelo Honey is highly rated, but not by locals. Best restaurants here: Stock and Barrel has the best burgers, Flying Tomato for pizza. Inside the lobby of the Hotel Oliver is a speakeasy called the Peter Kern Library. Good craft cocktails Entrance is via a buzzer in the alley between the parking garage and the hotel. First entry on the right.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stickyriceknox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sticky Rice Cafe<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 1<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4tBnQ58JNB82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20 Jackson Dance St<\/a>. &#8211; Laotian food made by the family. Very popular and for good reason. Their hot food really is hot.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackiesdreamcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jackie&#8217;s Dream<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 1008 E Woodland Ave &#8211;\u00a0 Best soul food in town and best hot chicken.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/chez-guevara-knoxville?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chez Guevara<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; West &#8211; They don&#8217;t have a website, or even a sign, but there&#8217;s always a line when they open, even though the host is rude AF. Awesome vintage d\u00e9cor, great food and drinks. An institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxkaizen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaisen<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uJpCwKxHesR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">416 Clinch Ave downtown<\/a> &#8211; Great Asian fusion with big portions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxfoodpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Central Filling Station<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 900 N. Central St. &#8211; Food Truck Park<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.knoxmason.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Knox Mason <\/a>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Knox+Mason\/@35.968167,-83.9226256,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17cff591fb13:0x1cfa5cce8a3707bd!8m2!3d35.9681627!4d-83.9204316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">131 S Gay Street<\/a><strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong> Higher end southern food.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/namasushibar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nama Sushi Bar <\/a>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Nama+Sushi+Bar\/@35.9649749,-83.9202542,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17c55ef786c7:0xaa59439914fcddeb!8m2!3d35.965071!4d-83.917882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">506 S Gay Street<\/a><strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong> Best sushi in town<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petescoffeeshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pete\u2019s Coffee Shop <\/a>&#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pete's+Coffee+Shop\/@35.9637985,-83.923103,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17c4b691fde3:0xff50d2d1df014597!8m2!3d35.9637942!4d-83.920909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">540 Union Ave.<\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> Good simple breakfast diner. Great value. Often busy, but it turns over quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.olibea.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OliBea <\/a>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/Olibea?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">211 S Central St.<\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> Fancier breakfast everyone raves about.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paysanbread.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paysan Bread &amp; Bagels<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QKNkSe6AzpkrLvvj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">804 Tyson St.<\/a> &#8211; We LOVE their breakfast bagel sandwich. Next to Remedy Coffee, which is great, and Old Gray cemetery which is great.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlovebakehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wild Love Bakehouse<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/wildlovebakes?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1625 N Central St.<\/a> &#8211; Noted as making the best croissants anywhere, and just about everything else is also great. Next to Mid Mod Collective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Various Great Mexican Restaurants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We seem to subsist on tacos lately and try them all over town. These places are cheap and anti-fancy, but good.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/senortacoknoxville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senor Taco<\/a>: <\/strong>North &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Senor+Taco\/@36.0022057,-83.9287534,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c1618b456ada9:0xa184c7337f8d6cbf!8m2!3d36.0022014!4d-83.9265594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3325 N Broadway<\/a> A real restaurant with generally good food, beer, and liquor.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/la-esperanza-knoxville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Esperanza<\/a>: <\/strong>North &#8211;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/La+Esperanza\/@36.0019447,-83.9136791,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c161539daef8f:0xc8e9284c28c1190d!8m2!3d36.0019404!4d-83.9114851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2412 Washington Pike<\/a> Restaurant in a large market. The cheapest and very good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Best Knoxville BBQ:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14pt;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/jackswhitefront-500x270.jpg?resize=500%2C270\" alt=\"jackswhitefront\" width=\"500\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The other food we eat a lot of. There are 2 places we recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OAKWOODBBQKNOX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oakwood BBQ Foodtruck<\/a> &#8211;<\/b> Often at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southsidegarageknox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southside Garage Food Truck park<\/a>. We love their brisket and ribs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/calhouns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calhoun\u2019s on the River<\/a>, <\/strong>and other locations: Downtown<strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Calhoun's+On+The+River\/@35.9592191,-83.9179896,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17c18651e2e9:0xfe638cc10af2c8ef!8m2!3d35.9592153!4d-83.9156981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">400 Neyland Dr.<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0A big place that\u2019s sort of an institution. Consistent good ribs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Best Knoxville Coffee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Some good local\u00a0choices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/knoxvillebrew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K Brew<\/a>: <\/strong>North<strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/K+Brew\/@35.9837193,-83.9243255,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c162e1c6a1283:0x5ed2e2df9f5f03fc!8m2!3d35.983715!4d-83.9221315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1138 N Broadway <\/a>&#8211;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.remedycoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Remedy Coffee<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>north up Central from downtown &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Remedy+Coffee\/@35.9746071,-83.9268458,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17cfa520ee09:0xcb251a7f0d60f4b4!8m2!3d35.9746028!4d-83.9246518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">800 Tyson St.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Best Knoxville Beer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t drink much beer, so our opinions are based a lot more on the\u00a0service, location, aesthetics,\u00a0and other qualities that a more hard core beer drinker may not care as much about.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/alliance-brewing-co-knoxville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alliance Brewing <\/a>&#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Alliance+Brewing+Co\/@35.9594156,-83.9057058,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17bc561556fb:0x5164b9d1e783e086!8m2!3d35.9594113!4d-83.9035118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1130 Sevier Ave. <\/a>&#8211;<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schulzbraubrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shulz Brau<\/a> &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/gXySNzTjiVQ3pTW56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">126 Bernard<\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b>A &#8220;castle&#8221; with a great courtyard, good pretzels, brats and beer, plus cocktails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Knoxville Things To Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d suggest going up in the Sunsphere observation deck. Also the Museum of Art is free. Lots of stuff along Gay Street, Market Square, and down in the Old City.<\/p>\n<p>Up Central there is Magpie\u2019s on the right for great sweet treats. At Baxter Ave. is Three Rivers Market on the right. A Coop with a salad and hot bar and all the organic and local stuff you could want. We eat there several times a week. Sort of across Central and on the left it Retrospect Vintage. Raven Records on the right. Central Flats has great wings, baked. Further up is Timewarp Tearoom on left, then XYZ, the top gay club in town with a fun campy drag show. About another \u00bc mile up on the left is Mid Mod Collective with higher end vintage and a good coffee shop next door.<\/p>\n<p>There is a walkway all along the river near downtown. Park at Calhoun\u2019s and walk around.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easttnhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>East TN Historical Society and Museum<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sodStDZL877nS3ys9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">601 S Gay St.<\/a> &#8211; A great local centered museum with fun, funky and eclectic exhibits.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitknoxville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Knoxville Visitors Center <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Visit+Knoxville+Visitors+Center\/@35.9669633,-83.921821,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17c56d089c49:0x64225e54b86fbd79!8m2!3d35.966959!4d-83.919627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">301 S Gay St.<\/a> &#8211; More than a visitors center, it is also home to the Blue Plate Special, a near daily live noon show, usually in the Bluegrass vein also broadcast live on WDVX radio. The website is also a decent guide.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldgraycemetery.org\/OGC\/Welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Gray Cemetery <\/a>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Old+Gray+Cemetery\/@35.9740443,-83.928081,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c17d3e3f4f353:0x7fe4616596477e9a!8m2!3d35.97404!4d-83.925887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">543 N Broadway<\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> near downtown<strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>If you like old interesting cemeteries\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Outdoors&#8230; Tons of this stuff from SUP on the river, to tons of trails and mountain biking, canoeing, etc. The visitors center can help, we can&#8217;t but, explore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Swank Pad Knoxville Visitor&#8217;s Guide Vintage Knoxville Google Map is a way to tour various remnants of the 50s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":423,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-474","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7KxB0-7E","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=474"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1486,"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/474\/revisions\/1486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}