My 10 favorite things about Knoxville. What are yours?
- Some of the greatest leaders of all time have called it home. Jim Clayton, Sam Furrow, Dr. William Bass, John Sevier, Chris Whittle, Bill Regas and Jim Haslam, Jr.
- Sports, sports and more sports.
- The food. Pioneers like Bill Regas have established Knoxville as one of the hubs of great dining. Regas has taught some of the best including Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas and P.F. Chang’s CEO, Rick Federico.
- Those dynamic Downtown college students that keep the city young and vibrant.
- Hall of Fame Bridge. One of the most welcoming landmarks Knoxville has ever had.
- Musicians that fill the air with lyrics and notes. Notables include Chet Atkins, Brian Bell of Weezer, Kenny Chesney, and Mary Costa.
- Knoxville neighbors like Oak Ridge and Gatlinburg.
- The Great Smoky Mountains.
- World’s largest disco ball, err, I mean Sunsphere.
- Littons. I have yet to find a burger that rivals those found at Littons Market and Restaurant.
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carole borges
February 26th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
1. The Tomato Head
2. Riverwalk
3. Looking South from the North end of Gay street at night.
4. The Knoxville Museum of Art
5, The new Riveria Stadium Theater
6. All the green spaces and small parks with statues
7. The UT garden
8. The Victor Ashe Dog Park
9. Dogwood days
10. The Wild Coyotes music & Jack Neely’s writing
CP
February 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
carole, great list! Thanks for stopping by. I’ll have to check out some of those on your list that I haven’t made it to just yet.
Andrew
February 29th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
1. Bruce Pearl
2. Nama
3. The Disc exchange
4. West Knox news at 3:30 a.m.
5. The Fort
6. Saturdays in the fall
7. Farragut MILFS
8. TN theatre
9. Best high school football town in america
10. Dixie Dirt
Andrew
March 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am
*addendum to previous entry
11. the kudzu on chapman hwy. it still takes my breath away each and every time i see it
KB
March 5th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
10. Bruce Pearl
9. Waterfront walk
8. My education
7. Smoky Mountains
6. Big South Fork
5. Sacred Heart/All Saints
4. Short Commutes
3. The view from Nubbins Ridge
2. Bridges over the river
1. Spring
CP
March 5th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Another good list from KB. Thanks for stopping by.