Best Cookies in Knoxville

"While you’re at The Island in Pigeon Forge, there’s plenty of restaurants, attractions and family friendly things to do. The Island in Pigeon Forge opened in 2013, with the stunning 200-foot tall Great Smoky Mountain Wheel as the centerpiece. Since their opening day, the Island has expanded and is growing to be one of the largest attraction destinations in the Smokies."

"Another one of the best bakeries in Pigeon Forge is Byrd’s Famous Cookies. You can get so many different kinds of cookies. You can get classic chocolate chip, almond shortbread, or scotch oatmeal."

"Ski Mountain Grind Haus is in the Tramway Mall in Ober Gatlinburg, making it the perfect pit stop before you head up to Ober or as you’re going back to downtown. You’ll find all of your favorite beverages, from Americanos to mocha coffee. You can choose to have a wide variety of flavors put in, such as hazelnut and vanilla."

"Then you should visit Ski Mountain Grind Haus, a local Gatlinburg coffee shop. It is located in the Tramway Mall at Ober Gatlinburg, and they serve artisanal coffee drinks. You can get a plain cup of black coffee or flavored latte."

"Ski Mountain Grind Haus is a Gatlinburg coffee house that is tucked away. It’s actually inside the Ober Gatlinburg Tramway Mall. You can get lattes, mochas, americanos, frappuccinos, and much more."

"When you are ready for a treat, order a gourmet cookie from Moonshine Mountain. Yes, some of these thick, chewy cookies are baked with a splash of real Tennessee moonshine. They specialize in thick, rounded oatmeal-based cookies."

"Smokies Cuban Cafe is a hidden gem located in a strip mall on the Parkway. Visitors will enjoy authentic Cuban food, including empanadas, plantains, palomilla steak, and Cuban sandwiches. No meal at Smokies Cuban Cafe is complete without trying one of their delicious mango shakes!"

"There’s not another place like it around, so you’ll definitely want to try it. They have a classic Cuban sandwich, or you can try one of their other sandwiches, such as the Palomilla steak. They have roasted pork, chicken, beef, and a ton of other entree options."

"Smokies Cuban Cafe is the only place in the Smokies where you’ll find authentic Cuban food that represents generations of family cooking. The small, intimate setting is a backdrop to some of the best food in Pigeon Forge. Talk to anyone who knows Cuban food."

"If you're reading this in time, make this next destination an immediate, top priority. During the first few weeks of July, a dazzling sunflower display explodes at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area . This seasonal sea of yellow swaying in the breeze is one of Knoxville's most stunning unsung sights."

"A few more Sunflower photos because they are in bloom and looking spectacular right now. You might like to see this Adorable Sunflower and dog photo session"

"Baskins Creek Falls is located along the Roaring Fork Motor Trail, which is a beautiful area in the Smoky Mountains in the fall. You’ll see the fall colors and a waterfall along this 3-mile round trip trail. At the beginning of this hike, you’ll have some great views of the mountains covered in fall foliage."

"Relative to their popularity, this 40-foot, two-tiered waterfall just might be the most underrated falls in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's also a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic."

"The UT Gardens are the official Tennessee botanical gardens, so it’s natural that they’re among Knoxville’s tourist attractions. Over 4,000 annuals, herbs, trees, perennials, tropical plants, vegetables, shrubs, and ornamental grasses live on the beautiful grounds, maintained by the UT Institute of Agriculture. The UT Gardens are wonderfully kept, carefully noted with signs that provide useful information about each plant you may see."