Knoxville events

Situated right at the feet of the gorgeous Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, Knoxville is a city surrounded by natural splendor. But you don't even have to leave Knoxville itself in search of entertainment. With dozens of options for live music and performing arts, as well as sports matches right in town, you'll find plenty of ways to keep yourself happily occupied during your stay.

Knoxville venues

The sports spectator scene here revolves around the University of Tennessee Knoxville's athletic program. Post up in the bleachers and cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers football team as they take the field at Neyland Stadium. Another favorite home team is the Tennessee Lady Vols Women's Basketball team, which is more often than not a contender for the national championship. Knoxville is also home to the Knoxville Ice Bears, a hockey team that plays for the Southern Professional Hockey League and hosts matches at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum isn't just a good place to watch a hockey match -- it also hosts a regular rotation of exciting live concerts, from orchestral productions of movie soundtracks to major touring acts like Travis Tritt and Billy Ray Cyrus. Other popular local venues for concerts include The International, Open Chord and The Mill and Mine.