Advice for (UT) Aggies coming to Knoxville...

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Hi everyone,

I'm sure this (or similar) has been posted 1000x before, but I got a FB message from couple of friends from here in Utah and they are flying to TN for the Utah State games. They hit me up for some local advice on things to do/see/EAT while they are in town. Since it's been close to 20 years since I lived in Knoxville, I wasn't much help. So if any of you are feeling generous and would mind handing out a few tips, that would be awesome!

Thanks in advance. :peace2:

Lonnie

Edit: as for logistics, they are flying into Nashville and driving to Knoxville. So anything along I-40 is fair game.
 
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There is a nice power plant on your left as you drive towards knoxville. A really nice fireworks shop and a huge cross!
 
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For a weekend trip I'd recommend:

Do/See: Boomsday, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Drink/Eat: Downtown Grill & Brewery or anywhere in Market Square Downtown
 
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Nashville is on CDT where as Knoxville is on EDT

Here's a snapshot of Tennessee:

Location: Knoxville, TN.
Colors: Orange and White and sometimes a little Black or Smokey Grey
Nickname: Volunteers
Founded: Originally opened as Blount College in 1794, closed for a decade. Reopen with a partnership with Academy in Virginia, but officially in 1826 the university dissolved its partnership with the academy and moved to what is now known as the Hill.
Enrollment: 41,650 varies year to year

Information about UT and Maps of Campus in link
Current Students | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville


When you visit University of Tennessee.

Restaurants: Top 7 would be Bistro at the Bijou, Calhoun’s on the River, Chesapeakes, Sapphire, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tennessee River Boat Co. but there is one that you may want to take a short drive to visit called Littons Market & Restaurant are the usual Melting Pot, Sunspot, Tomato head, Café 4, Downtown Grill & Brewery, Nama Sushi Bar, Dazzo Pizzaeria, Latitude 35, Crown & Goose, Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, Tennessee River Boat Co. all with-in walking distance of the downtown.

Bars: Of course you will find several on or around Gay Street or an area called the Old City.

Attractions: Downtown is the woman’s NCAA Hall of Fame, but most are 20 minutes drive east to the Smokey Mountains where Pigeon Forge, Dolly wood, and Gatlinburg can be found.

Game Day traditions: ORANGE, one thing you will find out on your drive to Knoxville that Friday thru Saturday Tennessee residents bear UT Colors. -Vol. Walk usually is 2 hours before game time, and of course -Tailgating.
Famous/Notable Alumni: Reggie White, Peyton Manning, Eric Berry to name a few

University of Tennessee most known for: 8 time woman’s Basketball NCAA Champion, the winnings Woman’s Basketball Coach Pat Summitt, 6 Time NCAA Football Champs and the winnings football program in the NCAA

- What’s the most important thing you think
Aggie fans need to know about the University of Tennessee? (The 1 thing you need to know is that 90% of the UT fans will welcome you to their tailgates, BUT just be respectful you are on our turf.)

Booms day is the Saturday before the game.

Boomsday 2014 :: Homepage
 
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Get drunk and start an SEC Sucks chant at one of the local bars.

Then head to Gus's for a late night steamed sandwich and make sure to get the fries.
 
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They may be expecting good BBQ since they're traveling to the "South." But Knoxville is not a good BBQ town (not a good food town in general). If they want BBQ, tell them to avoid Calhoun's (because it's awful) and the only decent choices are Dead End and Sweet P's.

Best tavern is Suttree's.

They'll enjoy walking around downtown.
 
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ItsAllVols said:
- What’s the most important thing you think Aggie fans need to know about the University of Tennessee? (The 1 thing you need to know is that 90% of the UT fans will welcome you to their tailgates, BUT just be respectful you are on our turf.)
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I think they are going to be BLOW AWAY with Neyland Stadium.

My friends Nick and Stef are cool. They won't start any trouble. I sent them a link to this thread so they can follow it.

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to post! :worship:
 
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Lonnie Utah said:
I think they are going to be BLOW AWAY with Neyland Stadium.

My friends Nick and Stef are cool. They won't start any trouble. I sent them a link to this thread so they can follow it.

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to post! :worship:
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Don't actually go to East Magnolia, if you do don't bring your tickets to the game, any jewelry, anything vaulable, your wife, your kids, any food, a Mitt Romney sticker, also don't ask for directions. That is all
 
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Where does this Smokey Mountain thing come from? Besides, they're coming from Utah where there's a wall of pretty good size mountains on the East side.
 
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Slydell said:
Where does this Smokey Mountain thing come from? Besides, they're coming from Utah where there's a wall of pretty good size mountains on the East side.
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Yeah, but the Mountains here are totally different. For them it would be worth going the GSMNP to see the TREES!!
 
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Lonnie Utah said:
Yeah, but the Mountains here are totally different. For them it would be worth going the GSMNP to see the TREES!!
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I'm a bit partial to the Wasatch Front. I just moved from Utah last year. If you're in the Ogden area, go to Remuda Golf Course in Farr West. They have outstanding BBQ.
 
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CarbonVol said:
Don't actually go to East Magnolia, if you do don't bring your tickets to the game, any jewelry, anything vaulable, your wife, your kids, any food, a Mitt Romney sticker, also don't ask for directions. That is all
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good grief, you people act like magnolia ave is dangerous…

have y'all ever been to any other cities?
 
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Advice for (UT) Aggies coming to Knoxville...

Eat boogers.



Nah, I is playin'. I have no advice, I was dropped on my head as a baby. I'll go sit in the corner now. Safe travels.
 
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