DINING Chow down.With hundreds of eateries in the Knoxville community, it’s definitely difficult choosing the very best. So tie on a bib, pick up a fork, and tempt your tastebuds with a plethora of flavors.
Best Bakery
Rita’s Bakery 3023 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, 37918,688-5484 www.ritasbakery.net
Best BBQ
Dead End BBQ 3621 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, 37919 212-5655 www.deadendbbq.com
Buddy’s Bar B Q Various locations www.buddysbarbq.com
Best Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Various locations www.crackerbarrel.com
Best Brunch
Copper Cellar 1807 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, 37916, 673-3411 www.coppercellar.com
Best Catering (Business)
All Occasion Catering 922 N. Central St., Knoxville, 37917, 521-1300, www.alloccasioncatering.com
Best Catering (Party)
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37923, 690-0103, www.rothchildcatering.com
Best Catering (Wedding)
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37923, 690-0103, www.rothchildcatering.com
Best Cheeseburger
Litton’s Market and Restaurant, 2803 Essary Dr., Knoxville, 37918, 688-0429 www.littonsburgers.com
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Various locations, www.fiveguys.com
Best Cupcake
The Cup 5508 Kingston Pike, #180, Knoxville, 37919, 909-9401, www.cravethecup.com
Best Ice Cream
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Various locations, www.brusters.com
Marble Slab Creamery, Various locations, www.marbleslab.com
Best Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme, Various locations, www.krispykreme.com
Best Happy Hour
Rooster’s Sports Bar and Grill, 7585 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville 37919, 691-3938, www.roosterssportsbar.com
Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave. , Knoxville, 37915, 521-0092 www.barleystaproom.com
Union Jack’s, 124 Northshore Dr., Knoxville, 37919, 584-5161
Best Italian
Naples 5500 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37929, 584-5033, www.naplesitalianrestaurant.net
Best Kid-friendly Restaurant
Chuck E Cheese, 8225 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, 670-8586, www.chuckecheese.com
Best Local Coffee
Starbucks Various locations, www.starbucks.com
Best Local Microbrew
Downtown Grill and Brewery, 424 S. Gay St., Knoxville, 37902, 633-8111, www.downtownbrewery.com
Smoky Mountain Brewery, 11308 Parkside Dr., Knoxville, 37934, 288-5500, www.coppercellar.com
Best Margarita
Soccer Taco, Various locations, www.soccertaco.com
Best Meat and Three
Chandler’s Deli, 3101 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, 37914, 595-0212, www.chandlersstore.com
Best Patio
Aubrey’s, Various locations, www.aubreysrestaurant.com
Lakeside Tavern, 10911 Concord Park Dr., Knoxville, 37922, 671-2980, www.lakesidetavern.org
Best Pizza
Mellow Mushroom, Various locations, www.mellowmushroom.com
Jet’s Pizza, Various locations, www.jetspizza.com
Big Ed’s Pizza 101 Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge, 37820, 482-4885
Best Pub/Bar
The Crown and Goose, 123 S. Central St., Knoxville, 37902, 524-2100, www.thecrownandgoose.com
The Irish Times, 11348 Parkside Dr., Knoxvile, 37934, 675-8800, www.irishtimesknoxville.com
Best Restaurant, Bearden
Naples, 5500 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, 865-584-5033, www.naplesitalianrestaurant.net
Best Restaurant, Cedar Bluff/West
Aubrey’s, 9208 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, 37923, 865-691-0504, www.aubreysrestaurant.com
Best Restaurant, Downtown
Downtown Grill and Brewery 424 S. Gay St., Knoxville, 37902, 865-633-8111, www.downtownbrewery.com
Café 4 4 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 865-544-4144, www.cafe4ms.com
The Tomato Head 12 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 865-637-4067, www.thetomatohead.com
Best Restaurant, North
Litton’s, 2803 Essary Road, Knoxville, 37918, 865-688-0429, www.littonsburgers.com
Best Restaurant, Turkey Creek
Fleming’s, 11287 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, 37934, 865-675-9463, www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Connors Steak and Seafood 10915 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, 37934, 865-966-0933, www.thechophouse.com/connors
Best Restaurant for a Business Meeting
Calhoun’s 625 Turkey Cove Lane, Knoxville, 37934, 865-288-1600, www.coppercellar.com
Best Restaurant for a First Date
Naples 5500 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-5033 www.naplesitalianrestaurant.net
Best Sandwich
FireHouse Subs Various locations, www.firehousesubs.com
Best Seafood Restaurant
Chesapeake’s 500 Henley St, Knoxville, 37902, 865-673-3433 www.coppercellar.com/Restaurant-Chesapeakes
Best South of the Border
Cancun 4409 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, 865-577-8881, www.cancunsmexicanbarandgrill.com
Pelancho’s 1516 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 865-964-9060 www.pelanchos.com
Soccer Taco Various locations www.soccertaco.com
Best Sushi
Nama Various locations www.namasushibar.com
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
The Tomato Head 12 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 865-637-4067, www.thetomatohead.com
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SHOP Break out the credit cards— this list of vendors will tempt even the most frugal.
Best Antique Store
Nostalgia, 5214 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, 37919, 584-0832 www.nostalgiamarket.com
Best Barber Shop
Frank’s Barber Shop 304 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, 37919, 588-4001 franksbarbershop.net
Best Bicycle Shop
Cycology, 2408 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, 37804, 681-4183, www.cycologybicyles.com
West Bicycles, 11531 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37934, 671-7591, www.westbikes.com
Best Boat Dealer
Sea Ray of Knoxville, 115 Perimeter Park Rd., Knoxville, 37922, 691-6731 www.searayofknoxville.com
Best Boutique
Elle Boutique, 11384 Parkside Dr Knoxville, 37934, 675-2907 www.shopelleboutique.blogspot.com
The Silk Purse 116 Carr St., Knoxville, 37919, 584-2221 www.thesilkpurse.net
Bliss 24 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 329-8868, www.shopinbliss.com
Best Business Banking
First Tennessee Various locations www.firsttennessee.com
Best Clothing Consignment
Repeat Boutique 8079 Kingston Pike, #Q Knoxville, 37919, 531-2801 www.repeatboutiqueknox.com
Best Contractor, Flooring
David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors, 10853 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37934, 777-0661 www.davidsabbeycarpet.com
Best Contractor, Outdoor Living Spaces
Four Seasons Landscaping, 3323 Morris Ave. Knoxville, 37909, 633-8311, www.fourseasonsknox.com
Best Contractor, Pools
The Pool Place 8100 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, 694-4126 www.poolplaceonline.com
Able Gunite 2334 Big Springs Rd. Friendsville, 37737, 980-0099, www.ablegunitepoolandspa.com
Best Daycare
The Goddard School 10720 Virginia Pine Way, Knoxville, 37932, 531-9599, www.goddardschool.com
La Petite Academy, Various locations, www.lapetite.com
Nanny’s Child Care Center, 250 Ft. Sanders West Blvd., Knoxville, 37922, 690-7212 www.nannyspage.com
Best Facial
Pure Luxe, 10780 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, 37932, 474-7873, www.pureluxespa.com
Belleza Salon and Spa, Various locations, www.blza.com
Salon Visage 1701 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-4000, www.salonvisage.com
Best Health Club
The Rush, Various locations, www.therush247.com
Best Health Food Store
Earthfare, Various locations, www.earthfare.com
Best Honest Auto Repair Shop
PROTOY 10635 Braden Dickey Lane, Knoxville, 37932, 670-0787, www.protoyauto.com
Best Hotel
St. Oliver Hotel 407 Union Ave., Knoxville, 37902, 521-0050, www.theoliverhotel.com
Best Internet Service
Comcast www.comcast.com
Best Jewelry Store
Markman’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, Various locations, www.markmansdiamonds.com
Best Laser Hair Removal
Ideal Image, 110 Lovell Rd., Knoxville, 37934, 777-9900, www.idealimage.com
Pure Luxe 10780 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, 37932, 474-7873, www.pureluxespa.com
Years Younger Medispa, 9313 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, 37922, 531-6454, www.yearsyoungermedispa.com
Best Lingerie Store
Victoria’s Secret, Various locations, www.victoriassecret.com
Best Maid/Cleaning Service
Merry Maids, www.merrymaids.com
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Spa Visage, 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-9007, www.salonvisage.com
Best Men’s Store
Coachman Clothiers, 9700 Kingston Pike, #13, Knoxville, 37922, 690-5805, coachmanclothiers.com
Best Mortgage Company
Mortgage Investors Group, 8320 E. Walker Springs Lane, #200, Knoxville, 37923, 691-8910, www.migonline.com
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, 37801, 977-1669, www.smh-d.com
Best Music Lessons
Rik’s Guitar Center
Best Outdoor Shop
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Various locations www.brms.com
Best Banking, Personal
First Tennessee, Various locations, www.firsttennessee.com
Best Place to Buy a Car
Toyota of Knoxville 10415 Parkside Dr. Knoxville, 218-3300, www.toyotaknoxville.com
Grayson Automotive Group, 8729 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37923, 251-4266, www.graysonauto.com
CarMax, 11225 Parkside Dr., Knoxville, 37934, 218-7800, www.carmax.com
Best Place to Buy an RV
Chilhowee RV, Various locations, www.chilhoweerv.com
Tennessee RV, 835 Huckleberry Springs Rd., Knoxville, 37924, 933-7213, www.tennesseerv.com
Best Place to Get Botox
Years Younger Medispa, 9313 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, 37922, 531-6454, www.yearsyoungermedispa.com
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Bob’s Package Store, 220 North Winston Rd, Knoxville, 37919, 865-693-2483, www.bobswine.com
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FUN Whatever the season, there’s always something to do in Knoxville.
Best Free Fun
First Friday www.knoxvillefirstfriday.com
Sundown in the City www.sundowninthecity.com
Best Dance Club
Cotton Eyed Joe 11220 Outlet Dr., Knoxville, 37932, 675-4563, www.cottoneyedjoe.com
Best Dinner and a Show
Dixie Stampede, 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, 37863, 453-4400, www.dixiestampede.com
Best Local Attraction
Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., Knoxville, 37914, 637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org
Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, 37863, 428-9488, www.dollywood.com
The Museum of East Tennessee History, 601 S. Gay St., Knoxville, 37902, 215-8830, www.easttnhistory.org
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River Rd., Gatlinburg, 37738, 430-8808, gatlinburg.ripleyaquariums.com
Ober Gatlinburg, 1001 Parkway #2, Gatlinburg, 37738, 436-5423, www.obergatlinburg.com
Titanic Museum Attraction, 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, 37863, (800) 381-7670, www.titanicpigeonforge.com
Best Festival/Event
Boomsday, www.boomsday.org
Dogwood Arts Festival www.dogwoodarts.com
Brewer’s Jam www.knoxvillebrewersjam.com
Best Local Blues Band
Labron Lazenby and L.A.3 www.myspace.com/la3trio
Best Golf Hole
Fox Den, #18, 12284 N. Fox Den Dr., Knoxville, 37934, 966-5533, www.foxdencountryclub.com
Best Karaoke
Bullfeathers, 10535 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37922, 690-1786, www.bullfeathers.net
Best Kids’ Camp
Tate’s Day Camp, 1031 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville, 37923, 690-9208, www.tatescamp.com
Best Live Music Venue
The Valarium 1213 Blackstock Ave. SW, Knoxville, 37921, 522-2820, www.thevalarium.com
The Square Room, 4 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 544-4199, www.thesquareroom.com
Best Local Americana Band
The Black Lillies www.theblacklillies.com
Best Live Music Venue
The Square Room, 4 Market Square, Knoxville, 37902, 544-4199, www.thesquareroom.com
Best Local Rock Band
The Dirty Guv’nahs www.thedirtyguvnahs.com
Best Movie Theater
Regal Pinnacle 18, 11240 Parkside Dr., Knoxville, 37934, 671-3311, www.regmovies.com
Best Place to Get Married
Whitestone Inn, 1200 Paint Rock Rd., Kingston, 37763, 376-0113, www.whitestoneinn.com
Best Place to People Watch
Market Square
Best Place to Ride a Bike
Cades Cove
Best Place to see Christmas Lights
Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, 37863, 428-9488, www.dollywood.com
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, www.nps.gov/grsm
Best Place to Take the Kids on a Rainy Day
Bounce House, 906 Callahan Dr., Knoxville, 37912, 688-2121, www.bouncehouseknox.com
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SCHOOLS
Best Private School, elementary
Tate’s School of Discovery, 1031 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville, , 693-3021, www.tatesschool.com
Christian Academy of Knoxville, 529 Christian Academy Blvd., Knoxville, 37923, 690-4721, www.cakwarriors.com
Webb School, 9800 Webb School Lane, Knoxville, 37923, 693-0011, www.webbschool.org
Best Private School, high school
Christian Academy of Knoxville, 529 Christian Academy Blvd., Knoxville, 37923, 690-4721, www.cakwarriors.com
Webb School, 9800 Webb School Lane, Knoxville, 37923, 693-0011, www.webbschool.org
Best Private School,middle school
Christian Academy of Knoxville, 529 Christian Academy Blvd., Knoxville, 37923, 690-4721, www.cakwarriors.com
Webb School, 9800 Webb School Lane, Knoxville, 37923, 693-0011, www.webbschool.org
Best Public School, elementary
A.L. Lotts Elementary, 9320 Westland Dr., Knoxville, 37922, 539-8611 www.allottses.knoxschools.org
Sequoyah Elementary 942 Southgate Rd., Knoxville, 37919, 594-1360, www.sequoyahes.knoxschools.org
Best Public School, high school
Bearden High School, 8352 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, 539-7800, www.beardenhs.knoxschools.org
Best Public School,middle school
Bearden Middle, 1000 Francis Rd., Knoxville, 37909, 539-7839, www.beardenms.knoxschools.org
West Valley, 9118 George Williams Rd., Knoxville, 37922, 539-5145, www.westvalleyms.knoxschools.org
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PEOPLE Citizen times.Searching for a DJ? How about a yoga instructor? Maybe you’d like to know which meteorologist is number one. Check out the people who were voted top in the city.
Best Bartender
Becky Varner
Best Cabinet Shop/Dealer
Dixie Kitchen, 605 N. Broadway, Knoxville, 37917, 546-3681, www.dixiekitchen.com
Best Chiropractor
Brown Chiropractic, 3001 Knoxville Center Dr., Knoxville, 37924, 522-0028, www.knoxchiro.com
Best Colorist
Belinda Gambuzza, Salon Visage, 1701 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-4000, www.salonvisage.com
Shannon Roberts, Salon Visage, 1701 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-4000, www.salonvisage.com
Shane Archer, hairpeace, 5204 Kingston Pike, #8, Knoxville, 37919, 588-2050, www.hairpeaceknoxville.com
Best Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Dan Thompson, 200 Ft. Sanders West Blvd., Suite 103, Knoxville, 37922, 691-1121, www.danthompsondds.com
Best DJ
Party Boys, 5513 Lonas Dr., Knoxville, 37909, 584-3092, www.partyboysdjshow.com
Favorite Local Politician
Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor
Best Hair Stylist
Ross Badgett, Ross the Boss, Various locations, www.rosstheboss.com
Shane Archer, hairpeace 5204 Kingston Pike, #8, Knoxville, 37919, 588-2050, www.hairpeaceknoxville.com
Alison Church, Paul Mitchell School, 120 Center Park Dr., #1, Farragut, 37922, 966-0400, www.knoxville.paulmitchell.edu
Frank Gambuzza, Salon Visage, 1701 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-4000, www.salonvisage.com
Priscilla Brown, Salon Visage, 1701 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-4000, www.salonvisage.com
Best Insurance Agent
Cindy Doyle, State Farm, 248 N. Peters Rd., Suite 4, Knoxville, 37923, 690-6300, www.cindydoyle.com
Best Local Actor
David Keith
Best Local Artist
Robert Tino, www.robertatinogallery.com
Local person you’d like to trade jobs with
Derek Dooley, Head Football Coach at the University of Tennessee
Best Local Singer/Songwriter
Erick Baker www.erickbaker.com
Best Massage Therapist
Brandy Becker, Marino Therapy Centers, 8904 Cross Park Dr. NW, Knoxville, 37923, 690-2671, www.marinotc.com
Travis Jackson, Spa Visage
1645 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, 37919, 694-9007, www.salonvisage.com
Best Mechanic
Barry Dickey, PROTOY, 10635 Braden Dickey Lane, Knoxville, 37932, 670-0787, www.protoyauto.com
Best Media Personality
Robin Wilhoit, WBIR www.wbir.com
Best Meteorologist
Todd Howell, WBIR, www.wbir.com
Best Personal Trainer
Rufus Ross
Best Portrait Photographer
Bryan Allen, www.bryanallenphoto.com
Best Radio Talk Show Host
Hallerin Hilton Hill, www.987newstalk.com
Best Realtor
Marian Epps, 368-6953, www.marianepps.com
Best Sports Photographer
Patrick Murphy-Racey Photography, 2615 Clinton Highway, Powell, 37849, 607-2020 , www.pmrphoto.com
Best Veterinarian
Butler Animal Clinic
7545 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, 37931, 531-7311, www.butlerclinic.vetstreet.com
Best Wax/Aesthetician
Aleta Ivey 9700 Kingston Pike, #19, Knoxville, 37922, 357-7721, www.spa9700.com
Best Wedding Photographer
Dixie Pixel, 238-5864, www.dixiepixelphoto.com/blog
Bryan Allen, 387-1387, www.bryanallenphoto.com
Best Yoga Instructor
Jill Collins, Pure Luxe 10780 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, 37923, 474-7873 www.pureluxespa.com
