Even though Knoxville, Tennessee, draws visitors with its Southern hospitality and attractive vistas as well as its history, the city also offers upscale activities that appeal to travelers who want to splurge. This colorful city in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains combines luxury lodgings and choice outdoor activities with elevated cultural experiences for those in pursuit of sophistication and new memories. Discerning travelers looking for gracious getaways can enjoy private retreats along the water, together with top-level dining and the ability to explore the Knoxville area with VIP treatment.
Those visiting Knoxville are spoiled for choice when looking for a premium place to stay, with dozens of high-end hotels and resorts available. Guests of the five-star boutique Tennessean Hotel can take advantage of exceptional service and wondrous lodging conditions with great views of the city skyline.
For even more secluded luxury, guests will be hard-pressed to find better than upscale estates for rent on the shores of Fort Loudoun Lake, which have private docks, infinity swimming pools, and provide concierge service. Blackberry Farm offers a luxurious, bucolic escape outside of Knoxville that has fine dining and spa treatments, as well as outdoor pursuits, all amid gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Those seeking something new and different will find experiences in Knoxville designed especially for affluent travelers looking for adventure and culture. Enjoy gourmet meals served onboard stylish private yacht charters during scenic cruises along the Tennessee River. For outdoor lovers, custom-guided Great Smoky Mountains tours (with private hiking, horseback riding, and fly fishing options) can be arranged. VIP access to Tennessee Theatre performances, private art gallery tours, and whiskey tastings with local distillery owners who craft special edition spirits are among the experiences that visitors can enjoy.
Knoxville’s dining scene offers something quite different thanks to fine dining establishments that double as both classic Southern and complemented with dishes from farther afield. J.C. Holdway is an upscale, James Beard Award-winning restaurant that provides polished farm-to-table meals. Gourmet explorers can enhance their gastronomic odyssey with custom wine and bourbon tastings in conjunction with private chef’s table events.
Knoxville offers elite travelers the Southern comfort and exclusivity they crave, creating world-class hospitality along with a side of East Tennessee beauty and fine dining choices.
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Experiences in Knoxville
Market Square
In the city center, Market Square & Downtown Knoxville provide an ever-evolving mix of restaurants and live music, plus unique local retailers. With seasonal events, farmers’ markets, and outdoor festivals, this lively district is a must-see for travelers year-round.
Great Smoky Mountains
A short drive takes visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which features hiking trails and scenic drives leading to stunning mountain vistas. Explorers of foggy valleys and historic cabins of the park landscape will meet black bears and deer as well as a variety of bird species.
Tennessee Theatre
Amazing performances take place in this historic theater, as the Tennessee Theatre & Historic Gay Street highlight Knoxville’s thriving arts and culture scene. Since it opened in 1928, this lavish performance venue has hosted Broadway shows as well as concerts and classic movie screenings, all in a polished setting.