Bars & Nightlife

Alliance Brewing Company

A South Knoxville craft brewery committed to community and quality. Alliance Brewing produces a rotating lineup of ales, lagers, and seasonal releases in a welcoming taproom that has become a cornerstone of the Sevier Avenue corridor's creative revival.

📍 South Knoxville
Restaurants

SoKno Taco Cantina

South Knoxville's lively neighborhood taco spot, serving creative tacos, burritos, and margaritas in a colorful, casual setting. SoKno Taco is a true South Knox institution — fun, affordable, and exactly the kind of independent spot that makes a neighborhood feel like home.

📍 South Knoxville
Bars & Nightlife

Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Knoxville's independent craft cidery, producing small-batch hard ciders from locally sourced apples and creative fruit blends. Gypsy Circus brings a playful, eclectic energy to Knoxville's craft beverage scene — a must for cider lovers and the gluten-free crowd alike.

📍 South Knoxville
Clothing & Apparel

Mulberry & Vine

A thoughtfully curated South Knoxville boutique offering women's clothing, accessories, and gifts from independent designers. Mulberry & Vine champions slow fashion and local community with a warm, neighborhood shop feel.

📍 South Knoxville
Gyms & Fitness

Cove at Ijams

An outdoor climbing area and bouldering facility nestled within Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville. The Cove offers some of the best urban climbing in the Southeast, with routes for beginners and experienced climbers alike.

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Restaurants

Oodles Knoxville

A laid-back South Knoxville noodle bar serving house-made ramen, pho, and pan-Asian bowls in a casual neighborhood setting. Oodles is a local favorite for a comforting, affordable meal.

📍 South Knoxville
Shopping & Retail

Disc Exchange

Knoxville's legendary independent music and movie store, trading in new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, and video games since 1985. An institution for music lovers and collectors across the region.

📍 South Knoxville
Clothing & Apparel

Three Roots

A South Knoxville boutique celebrating independent designers, ethical fashion, and Appalachian-inspired style. Three Roots features clothing, accessories, and goods from makers with a story to tell.

📍 South Knoxville
Museums & Attractions

Ijams Nature Center

A 315-acre urban wilderness preserve in South Knoxville offering hiking, rock climbing, paddling, and nature education for all ages. Ijams is one of Knoxville's most treasured community resources.

📍 South Knoxville
Restaurants

Earl’s Knoxville

Earl's is a vibrant fast-casual restaurant and bar on the South Knoxville waterfront, serving elevated bar food including smash burgers, artisan pizzas, and pickle-brined chicken tenders alongside a full bar with signature margaritas. Designed as a community hub from morning coffee to late-night patio hangs with sweeping river views.

📍 South Knoxville