East Tennessee is rich in fun family activities, interesting historical places and great places to eat.

Links to our favorite places in East Tennessee.

Historical

Knox Heritage Inc. - Walking tours of historic neighborhoods.

http://www.knoxheritage.org/

Ramsey House Plantation - Built in 1797, Ramsey House is the first stone home in Knox County.

http://www.ramseyhouse.org/

Marble Springs – Home of Gov. John Sevier

http://www.discoveret.org/jsma/main.htm

James White Fort

http://www.discoveret.org/jwf/

Blount Mansion - They have a great Ghost Tour of Knoxville in the fall.

http://www.blountmansion.org/

Family Fun

Dogwood Arts Festival - Spring events include Dogwood trails, art exhibits and Home and Garden Show.

http://www.dogwoodarts.com/

Regal Movies - Several locations across the area.

http://www.regmovies.com/

The local resource for Moms.

http://www.knoxmoms.com

Dollywood Theme Park - Great for the whole family.

http://www.dollywood.com/

Smokies Baseball - Nothing could be nicer than a day at the ball park.

http://www.smokiesbaseball.com/

Boomsday - The largest Labor Day fireworks show.

http://www.boomsday.org/

Sunsphere - Great view of the city.

http://www.knoxville.org/featured/knoxville-opens-sunsphere-observation-deck-to-public/

University of Tennessee Sports - Go Vols!

http://www.utsports.com/

Knoxville Zoo - The red pandas are my favorite.

http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/

Places to Eat

The Tomato Head - Local favorite.

http://www.thetomatohead.com/

Calhoun’s - Ribs, Ribs, Ribs.

http://www.calhouns.com/

Ruby Tuesday - Headquarters in Maryville.

http://www.rubytuesday.com/

East Tennessee News

http://www.wbir.com

http://www.volunteertv.com/

http://www.knoxnews.com/