KNOXVILLE
From hiking to water sports, concerts to historic sites, and restaurants to shopping, there’s something for everyone in Knoxville!
Recreation
Outdoor adventure is easy to find here! The Urban Wilderness boasts 1,500 forested acres, plus lake and river access. Knoxville also has 112 miles of paved greenways and natural trails. Less than an hour away is the most biodiverse of the country’s national parks: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Downtown
You’ll never be bored downtown! Between restaurants, shopping, museums, art galleries, and more, downtown is full of entertainment and fun. Market Square and Gay Street host some of the area’s favorite eateries and shops.
Annual festivals bring together musicians and performers of many genres, and Knoxville is home to several concert venues, including the historic Tennessee and Bijou theatres. Back on campus, Thompson-Boling Arena at the Food City Center hosts some of the world’s most popular performers.
Sports
Sports fans can cheer on the Vols and Lady Vols, who compete in football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and more! Not to mention, Neyland Stadium is one of the largest football stadiums in the nation with the capacity to hold nearly 102,000 fans. Knoxville is also home to the Ice Bears, the Tennessee Smokies, and One Knoxville SC.
Visit UT
Vols call Knoxville home sweet home. Our campus stands proudly beside the Tennessee River and amidst the excitement of downtown. In this place, students become leaders, friends, professionals, change-makers—Volunteers.
