McGhee Tyson Airport
The McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located about five miles from The Capitol Theatre, an approximate 10-minute drive.
Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Smoky Mountains are great to visit any time of year, but May brings some of the best wildflower viewing. There are numerous hiking trails on the East Tennessee side of the Smokies. We recommend the Abrams Falls trail (a moderate hike about 5 miles round trip, 3-4 hours hiking time, trailhead accessed via the Cades Cove loop) and the Chestnut Top trail (a more strenuous hike about 9 miles round trip, 5-6 hours hiking time, trailhead located across from the Townsend Wye parking lot).
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games takes place on Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th at Maryville College. The festival celebrates the traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of East Tennessee. There are numerous clan tents to explore Scottish geneaology, along with Celtic-inspired activities, music, food, and merchandise. Some of the highlights include Scottish Highland dancing, Highland games demonstrations (such as stone put and caber toss), and Pipes and Drums bands.
Downtown Knoxville
Market Square in downtown Knoxville has some great restaurants and shops. The area has an old-time atmosphere and it's nice to stroll around and take it all in. Please see the "Downtown Knoxville Dining" section below for our restaurant recommendations.
Maryville Dining
We recommend the following restaurants in Maryville:
- Sullivan's: Traditional, located at 121 West Broadway Ave.
- Barley's: Pizza/traditional, located at 128 West Broadway Ave.
- Hot Rods: 50s diner, located at 373 Hannum St. (in Alcoa)
- Los Amigos: Mexican, located at 409 North Cusick St.
- Lemon Grass: Thai, located at 912 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
- Bruster's: Ice cream, located at 1400 West Broadway Ave.
Turkey Creek-Knoxville Dining
We recommend the following restaurants in the Turkey Creek area of Knoxville, located near Staybridge Suites (please see the "Hotels" tab for Staybridge Suites reservation information). There are also many other restaurants as shown in the link above.
- First Watch: Breakfast/brunch/lunch, located at 11682 Parkside Dr. and 111 Lovell Rd.
- Connor's: Steak/seafood, located at 10915 Turkey Dr.
- Zoe's Kitchen: Mediterranean, located at 11378 Parkside Dr., Ste. 2510
- Abuelo's: Mexican, located at 11299 Parkside Dr.
- Little Bangkok: Thai, located at 603 North Campbell Station Rd.
- Buttermilk Sky: Pie, located at 11525 Parkside Dr.
Downtown Knoxville Dining
We recommend the following restaurants in downtown Knoxville. There are also many other restaurants as shown in the link above.
- Cafe 4: Traditional, located at 4 Market Square
- Tupelo Honey Cafe: Southern/traditional, located at 1 Market Square
- Tomato Head: Healthy/vegetarian/gluten-free, located at 12 Market Square
- Stock & Barrel: Burgers/bourbon, located at 35 Market Square
- Yassin's Falafel House: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, located at 706 Walnut St.
- Chivo Taqueria: Tacos/tequila, located at 314 South Gay St.
- Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain: Ice cream sundaes/sodas/shakes, located at 418 South Gay St.
Maryville Emergency Info
If you experience an emergency in Maryville, here are some resources:
- Well-Key Urgent Care: Open 8am to 8pm 7 days a week, 108 Keller Ln., 865-328-4792
- Blount Memorial Hospital Emergency Room: Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 907 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy., 865-983-7211
Turkey Creek-Knoxville Emergency Info
If you experience an emergency in the Turkey Creek-Knoxville area, here are some resources:
- Urgent Family Care: Open 8am to 8pm 7 days a week, 108 Lovell Rd. B, 865-288-7777
- Turkey Creek Medical Center Emergency Room: Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 10820 Parkside Dr., 865-218-7011