Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Knoxville

"The Old Mill Restaurant has a whole menu dedicated to Southern Fried Specialties, so you know their fried chicken is going to be delicious!. From Southern Fried Chicken, Country Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders and more, people love the plethora of chicken dishes the Old Mill Restaurant offers. There are even chicken dishes available to your little ones on the kids menu, including Fried Chicken Tenders, Fried Chicken Legs, and Chicken and Dumplings."

"The Old Mill is a historic grist mill in Pigeon Forge that has been in operation since 1830!. When you visit The Old Mill General Store, you can pick up some of the mill’s freshly ground flour, cornmeal, grits, oats, or a variety of mixes that feature the mill’s products. In addition to the previously mentioned items, the general store also sells sauces, salad dressing, salsas, jams, jellies, and lots of fun knick-knacks."

"A visit to Pigeon Forge isn’t complete until you have a delicious, authentic Southern meal!. You won’t find any better than at the Old Mill Restaurant!. You can taste that recipes here have been passed down for years, and that’s what makes their food so delicious, and maybe that everything is always fresh and baked daily."

"Enjoy family style food served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Mama’s Farmhouse. Bring your little ones, because kids five and under eat free!. Part of the Johnson Family of Restaurants, which also includes our friends, Mad Dog’s Creamery, Alamo Steakhouse, Bid Daddy’s Pizzeria, J.O.E. and Pop’s Sub Shoppe, Mama’s Chicken Kitchen, Bennett’s Pit BBQ, you will find the same quality cooking and friendly atmosphere here."

"Family style as in you get your 2 meats and 4 sides and everyone eats from those sides. Kids under 5 eat free. Staff is courteous and friendly."

"At Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant, you’ll get all of the traditional breakfast dishes served with a down-home feel. Everything on the menu is made right at the restaurant, so you’ll see some tasty homemade items like Chicken and Waffles, some of the best Bananas Fosters French Toast and Southern Peach Crepes!. You won’t want to miss out on breakfast at Sawyer’s!"

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast is a great place to take your family out for breakfast. They are open from 8 am to 2 pm. If you love pancakes, you can get whole wheat, classic buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip, or pigs in a blanket."

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast has all your breakfast staples and a few unique dishes you might want to try!. You can get pancakes and waffles covered in almost any topping you want. They also serve crepes full of fruit or chocolate."

"My friend and I ate there yesterday and we were really glad we did. I had the pecan pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon. He had the scrambled eggs..."

"Before dinner, we made our way to World’s Fair Park to check into the Tennessean Hotel, which just opened in April next door to the Holiday Inn. The rooms are airy and gorgeous with some stunning works of art, and we had a view of the park below us. We were also just a five-minute walk from Market Square, so we left our car valeted at the hotel for much of the week and explored Knoxville by foot."

"Just 3 blocks away from the fine dining, local shops and entertainment of downtown Knoxville, this hotel offers traditional southern hospitality with contemporary amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available. Every room at The Tennessean Hotel provides a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels and a radio with Bluetooth connectivity."

"This is the perfect place to stop in Pigeon Forge for some genuine Southern shopping. Items in the shop range from cute clothes that will remind you of your time here in the Smokies to delicious, locally made fudge and treats to enjoy right there on the spot. Did we mention a chance to meet four live bears that were rescued and are being taken care of by talented staff right on the premises?"

"Inside the Three Bears General Store, you’ll find everything from Amish jams and jellies to over 555 Great Smoky Mountain souvenirs. You can visit the Make-UR-Bear Factory, complete with outfits and accessories for your own stuffed animal. There’s a family-sized arcade where you can play air hockey, shoot a few hoops, and win some awesome prizes!"