Wild attractions await you and your family when you visit the Knoxville Zoo. Enjoy seeing the many animals in their natural habitats as you walk through this impressive venue. The designers of the animal living areas have taken great care to make sure that the creatures are quite visible from several vantage points. The zoo also features a great petting zoo where the kids can feed the llamas. And, don't miss the mesmerizing bird shows as well as kid favorites like lions, bears, penguins and monkeys.
The Dogwood Arts Festival is highly recognized as the best 17 days in April. Spring into spring with special events all over Knox County that include art shows, craft fairs, lots of great food and live music, too! Also, the event features more than 60 miles of landscaping and garden trails.
The Clarence Brown Theatre has a reputation for consistently presenting stellar productions and entertainment that showcase the talents of the students at the University of Tennessee. The group is always on the lookout for talent that will help with their latest endeavors both on stage and off; auditions are regularly held and are open to students and locals as well. Some of their recent productions include Moonlight and Magnolias, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and Tartuffe, just to name a few. Theater-goers in Knoxville know that they can always count on seeing a great show when they take their seats at the Clarence Brown Theatre.
Cowboys and cowgirls come from all over for the chance to two step on Cotton Eyed Joe's dance floor. The club is recognized as one of the nation's top country nightclubs for good reason. There are nightly drink specials and most evenings you'll find a complimentary Tex-Mex buffet. And if your boot-scootin' skills need a little polishing up, there are classes nearly every night to help you look like a star out on the dance floor. Grab your boots and get ready for a wild time at this nightlife destination.