Knoxville’s best local businesses

The 168 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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168 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants66 places · newest: Dazzo's Pizzeria, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Belleza Salon and Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Sword Links, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment12 places · newest: Central Cinema, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: Magpies Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Honey Rock Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture15 places · newest: East Tennessee History Center, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Mid Mod Collective, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts14 places · newest: Basement Records, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: New Harvest Park, Aug 2

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• Chef Supplies

  Services

  Retail store selling cooking and kitchen equipment for home chefs or restaurants.

  305 Katom Dr Ste 3 (Kodak) · katom.com ↗

• KaTom Restaurant Supply

  Services

  Online store, as well as a store with friendly service, stocking fridges and more.

  305 Katom Dr Ste 1 (Kodak) · katom.com ↗

• Crunch Fitness - Fountain City

  Health & Wellness

  Chain fitness center offering personal training, group classes, and a "no judgments" philosophy.

  5003 N Broadway · crunch.com ↗

• PLUNJ

  Health & Wellness

  PLUNJ is Knoxville’s contrast-therapy clubhouse, pairing a 175–190°F dry sauna with a 45–50°F cold plunge for quick, repeat rounds that…

  7240 Kingston Pike #140 · plunj.co ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

• The Phoenix Apothecary And Parlor

  Medical Services

  Old-fashioned independent pharmacy featuring a classic soda fountain with sundaes & shakes.

  418 S Gay St · phoenixpharmacyandicecream.com ↗

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