Best Rated Movie Theaters in Knoxville

We've collected top 10 mentioned theaters in Knoxville from other articles such as Cinders Travels, PigeonForge.com, Family Destinations Guide.

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Knoxville

Country Tonite Theatre
Country Tonite Theatre
4.7 (1484 ratings)4.5 (2047 ratings)
Large venue for family-friendly variety shows featuring live music, comedy & dancing.
129 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEntertainerTheaters
Tennessee Theatre
Tennessee Theatre
4.9 (2137 ratings)5 (604 ratings)
Early-19th-century hall restored to its former colorful grandeur to host musical & theater acts.
604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Cinders Travels
The 48 Best Things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2021
"Check out one of Knoxville’s famed theaters, which host movies, symphonies, stage plays, operas, and more contemporary musical performances. The beautifully restored Tennessee Theatre is one of the best, as it’s home to the Knoxville Symphony and opera company and shows classic movies. It was built in 1928 and was considered Knoxville’s first skyscraper."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"The Tennessee Theater was once called a movie palace upon its opening in 1928. Since then, its iconic nature has only grown, making it one of the places to visit for entertainment and architecture!. It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places."
Knoxville Children's Theatre
Knoxville Children's Theatre
4.8 (152 ratings)5 (9 ratings)
Community theater showing classic & original plays for kids & offering acting classes for all ages.
109 E Churchwell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsNon-profit organizationTheaters
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"The Knoxville Children’s Theater can be found in the city’s downtown area and has the goal of providing fun shows for children, performed by children!. It’s one of this Tennessee city’s most wonderful things to see, with diverse show options that introduce kids to the arts in friendly and exciting ways. A big of a hidden gem, the unassuming buildings of the Children’s Theater holds a multitude of whimsy within."
Mentioned by Cinders Travels
The 48 Best Things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2021
"If you’re bringing the little ones along, the Children’s Theatre might be a bit more age-appropriate than some other performance venues in town. Plus, all of their shows are put on by children!. Not only does this place provide the little actors with essential life skills like public speaking, teamwork, and self-confidence, they create some much-needed family entertainment."
Bijou Theatre
Bijou Theatre
4.8 (822 ratings)4.5 (116 ratings)
Classic live entertainment venue showcases music, dance troupes & films, plus rotating local art.
803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsHistorical landmarkTheaters
Mentioned by Knoxville News Sentinel
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"Unlike the other venues on this list, whose comedy nights are likely found by people on the Facebook events tab, shows at the Bijou Theatre are advertised on marquee signs. The theater has a seedy past, once acting as a place to see pornographic films, but has since classed up. It now hosts a variety of major comedy acts including Fred Armisen, Aziz Ansari and Michelle Wolf, all within the past six months."
Clarence Brown Theatre
Clarence Brown Theatre
4.8 (279 ratings)5 (175 ratings)
University of Tennessee performance space staging contemporary & classic productions.
1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Cinders Travels
The 48 Best Things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2021
"Then there’s the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus, which has a 500-seat auditorium that showcases its most popular stage shows. There’s also a much smaller black box theater for more experimental performances."
Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre
Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre
4.7 (317 ratings)5 (734 ratings)
Resident musical comedy troupe at a Victorian-style theater performing several shows a season.
461 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Performing arts groupConcerts & ShowsPerforming arts theaterTheaters
Mentioned by Gatlinburg 1 day itinerary
The Ultimate Itinerary for One Day in Gatlinburg
"The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre stages zany comedies that are reminiscent of the Carol Burnett Show and Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."
Iris Theater
Iris Theater
4.6 (64 ratings)4.5 (37 ratings)
115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Gatlinburg 1 day itinerary
The Ultimate Itinerary for One Day in Gatlinburg
"The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Knoxville

Wood Grill Buffet
Wood Grill Buffet
3.8 (5411 ratings)
Small chain buffet (owned by Western Sizzlin) offering hearty all-American meals in a homey space.
2301 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Buffet restaurant
Mr Gatti's Pizza
Mr Gatti's Pizza
4.1 (778 ratings)
6903 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918, USA
Pizza restaurantBuffet restaurantChicken wings restaurantDelivery serviceEvent venueFamily restaurantTakeout RestaurantParty plannerVideo arcade
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
4.2 (7490 ratings)
Paula Deen's casual diner serves fried chicken, meatloaf, pot pie & other Southern dishes.
131 The Island Dr #8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurant

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Knoxville

Krystal
Krystal
3.8 (1033 ratings)
Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.
2815 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Fast food restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Healthy Balance Meals
Healthy Balance Meals
4.8 (159 ratings)
Unfussy strip-mall spot making sandwiches, salads & soups for dine-in or takeout, plus frozen meals.
313 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Health food restaurantCatererDown home cooking restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Visit My Smokies
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"If you’re in the mood for something healthy, try Healthy Balance Meals!. This restaurant offers both hot lunches and early dinners and previously prepped and frozen entrees for you to take home with you. The meals are designed to encourage healthy eating habits and include a variety of delicious options, from casseroles, to wraps and sandwiches, to salads."
Mentioned by Hearthside Cabin Rentals in the Smokies
Top 7 Unique Places To Eat In Sevierville TN You Can’t Miss
"Just because you go on vacation doesn’t mean you have to eat unhealthy the entire time!. Healthy Balance Meals is a local place to eat in Sevierville TN that serves healthful meals. You can get a burrito bowl with all your favorite toppings."
Mentioned by Gatlinburg Cabins | Pigeon Forge Cabins | Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals in the Smokies
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"They specialize in healthy food, so you can feel good about what you’re eating. You can get buffalo chicken salad, chicken salad, or strawberry spinach salad. There are burrito bowls, wraps, and sandwiches."
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
3 (186 ratings)
Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizzas & a variety of other dishes & sides.
2104 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Pizza deliveryDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza restaurantPizza Takeout

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Knoxville

Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seven Islands State Birding Park
4.8 (759 ratings)4.5 (40 ratings)
Vast terrain for observing numerous migratory birds & waterfowl, with biking, hiking, river fishing.
2809 Kelly Ln, Kodak, TN 37764, USA
State parkOutdoor ActivitiesNature & Wildlife AreasParksHiking Trails
Fort Dickerson Park
Fort Dickerson Park
4.5 (711 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
Expansive 1,000-acre city park featuring hiking trails, a swimming quarry & Civil War sites.
3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SW, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Mentioned by RootsRated
Knoxville’s Top 6 City Parks (and What to Do in Each)
"A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀SOFIA (@karunenko) on Jun 27, 2015 at 1:52pm PDT. Another prime spot for those who love being on the water or getting in a good hike is Fort Dickerson Park. What makes it great: This park offers a quarry that’s great for paddling, as well as a scenic overlook (one of several) that is just a short walk from the parking area."
Ijams Nature Center
Ijams Nature Center
4.8 (2068 ratings)4.5 (749 ratings)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksEducation centerHiking areaParkPreschoolNature & Wildlife Areas

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Knoxville

4.2 (476 reviews)
Hilton Knoxville
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$147 /night
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Heart of the Old City- Minutes from Market Square
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$185 /night*
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4.3 (63 reviews)
$71N - Market Square, Knoxville Convention Center or UT Stadium
Guest Suite · 8 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
$183 /night*
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