Bleak House is one of Knoxville's largest antiques. This impressive mansion is where General James Longstreet once lived. The antebellum mansion features fifteen rooms and wide halls and are filled with various pieces of antique and vintage furniture, photos, and other items that date back to the 1800s.
Sometimes you realize you have to get a gift for someone and you have no time to find one, let alone wrap it and make it look like you actually put some thought into it. That's where Earth to Old City comes to your rescue. They make gift-buying easy as they offer a free year-round gift wrapping service. But the gift that will eventually get wrapped is impressive, too, as the store features spectacular photographic art that can be custom framed on-site, as well. There's also a great selection of one-of-a-kind gift items that includes jewelry, books, toys, posters and items for the home and garden.
Your sweet tooth hasn't been satisfied in a while, so you're looking for a tasty solution. Find it at the South's Finest Chocolate Factory. Once you venture inside this alluring shop, you may find it quite difficult to leave. The Factory features a huge assortment of chocolate as well as items fashioned from chocolate. Novelty and seasonal items are available as well, as if you needed an excuse to return regularly.
You'll feel like you've traveled back in time when you step into the Mast General Store. Modeled after the general stores from a bygone era, you'll find everything from barrels of candy to vintage houseware items and camping supplies including outdoor gear. You'll even see a big selection of custom-fit footwear, among many other unusual yet functional items. This store truly does have a little something for everyone.
The Old Gray Cemetery proves to be no ordinary resting place. It is over 150 years old and dates back to the Victorian era. Even though it is a fascinating example of cemetery planning and design, the 13 acres of beauty and history that dates back to 1850 prove to be the perfect backdrop for a serene walk along the footpath that leads you past the final resting places of some of the city's most prominent residents.
The fact that the 1982 World's Fair was held in Knoxville still echoes in this Tennessee city. One of the most obvious reminders of that momentous event is the fact that the Sunsphere was built to complement the event and it still stands today as a great way for tourists to get a bird's eye view of the city.
Visit the various levels and enjoy views of downtown, the University of Tennessee and the mountains in the distance. It's a truly breathtaking experience.