The best things to do in Knoxville

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Central Cinema

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Central Cinema is screening a delightfully all-over-the-map lineup this week, from The Return of Godzilla and The Searchers to The Maltese…

1205 N Central St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Central Cinema is screening a delightfully all-over-the-map lineup this week, from The Return of Godzilla and The Searchers to The Maltese Falcon, plus a Tiny Stage comedy night and Ice Cream Man (2026). Grab tickets online, make it a low-key hang, and actually watch that classic you keep saying you've seen.”

From the Knoxville newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Farragut Golf & Games

Entertainment

Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.

164 West End Ave

“Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.”

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Regal Cinebarre West Town Mall

Entertainment

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

7600 Kingston Pike Ste 1520

“Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.”

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Main Event Knoxville

Entertainment

Vibrant venue featuring bowling lanes, laser tag and an arcade for family fun plus a restaurant and bar.

9081 Kingston Pike

“Vibrant venue featuring bowling lanes, laser tag and an arcade for family fun plus a restaurant and bar.”

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Williams Creek Golf Course

Entertainment

Challenging 9-hole course featuring par-3s, a driving range and practice greens.

2351 Dandridge Ave

“Challenging 9-hole course featuring par-3s, a driving range and practice greens.”

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Entertainment

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

9626 Kingston Pike

“Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.”

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Sir Goony's Family Fun Center

Entertainment

Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties.

10925 Kingston Pike

“Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties.”

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Three Ridges Golf Course

Entertainment

Hilly golf course with a practice area and a driving range plus friendly service.

6101 Wise Springs Rd

“Hilly golf course with a practice area and a driving range plus friendly service.”

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Entertainment

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

11284 Threadstone Ln

“Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.”

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Ruggles Ferry Golf Course

Entertainment

Relaxed, 18-hole course with manicured fairways, greens and tees.

8530 N Ruggles Ferry Pike (Strawberry Plains)

“Relaxed, 18-hole course with manicured fairways, greens and tees.”

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Island Pointe Golf Club

Entertainment

Public course featuring island holes along the French Broad River and a food truck.

9610 Kodak Rd (Kodak)

“Public course featuring island holes along the French Broad River and a food truck.”

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Whittle Springs Golf Course

Entertainment

Golf facility featuring a challenging course and fast carts, as well as daily play.

3113 Valley View Dr NE

“Golf facility featuring a challenging course and fast carts, as well as daily play.”

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