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Knoxville
Spring and fall for mild weather and Smoky Mountains color; summers are hotBest time
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Knoxville is East Tennessee's Appalachian hub and the main gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, built around the University of Tennessee and a compact downtown left over from the 1982 World's Fair, including the Sunsphere. Market Square and the Old City carry its food and live-music scene.
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Knoxville is East Tennessee's Appalachian hub and the main gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, built around the University of Tennessee and a compact downtown left over from the 1982 World's Fair, including the Sunsphere. Market Square and the Old City carry its food and live-music scene.
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Knoxville is East Tennessee's Appalachian hub and the main gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, built around the University of Tennessee and a compact downtown left over from the 1982 World's Fair, including the Sunsphere. Market Square and the Old City carry its food and live-music scene.
Best forSmoky Mountains gateway trips; football weekends; live music and food
When to goSpring and fall for mild weather and Smoky Mountains color; summers are hot
Getting aroundWalkable downtown core; car needed for the Smokies and most neighborhoods
Where to stayDowntown near Market Square and the Old City, walkable to restaurants and music
Maybe skip ifYou want a large downtown or a lake-and-beach focused trip
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