Knoxville Hotels
Knoxville is situated on the Tennessee River and is home to the University of Tennessee, as well as the birthplace of Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. There are numerous cultural, historic, and entertaining attractions and sights throughout the city. Visitors enjoy Old City, the National Historic Registered houses, the Ramsey and Mabry-Hazen, The Knoxville Zoo, and the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States. Other cultural and historic attractions include the Alex Haley Statue, American Museum of Science & Energy, Armstrong-Lockett House, Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Blount Mansion, Candy Factory & Victorian Houses, Old Grey Cemetery, World's Fair Park, James White's Fort, and the Sunsphere. In addition, Knoxville boasts three music festivals and a thriving nightlife of clubs and bars including the popular Baker Peter's Jazz Club and Sassy Ann's House of Blues. For visitors who want to indulge in retail therapy, there are more than a dozen shopping areas including malls around Knoxville, Tennessee.
