Knoxville: Downtown Food Tour with Tastings and Guide
Discover the flavors of Knoxville on a guided food tour. Enjoy tastings at local restaurants, learn about the city's history, and explore the neighborhoods of Market S...
The Tennessee fried-chicken tradition that originated in Nashville and runs at Knoxville counters with a cayenne-and-lard paint applied after frying.
Hot chicken originated at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville in the 1930s, the cayenne-and-lard paint developed as a payback by Andre Prince's then-girlfriend that backfired into a Nashville signature. The Tennessee style migrated east to Knoxville in the 2010s and now appears on East Tennessee fried-chicken menus across the city, with Stock and Barrel on Market Square plating the canonical Knoxville version at the burger-and-bourbon room.
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Knoxville: Sunset Dinner Cruise on Tennessee River
Sail through Knoxville's scenic waterways. Relish a three-course meal at your private table while enjoying a breathtaking sunset.
Knoxville: Scenic Lunch Cruise on the Tennessee River
Cruise along Knoxville's riverfront while enjoying a delicious meal. Relax in comfort and take in sights like Neyland Stadium.