Market Square in downtown Knoxville has so much to offer. There are numerous shops and restaurants to explore, or you can simply sit on one of the benches and watch life go by. I highly recommend a visit. The atmosphere is more lively and safe than some cities I've been to, and it gives big city energy with small hometown hospitality. read more

Homeless everywhere and parking strictly enforced. The place we ate was nice but the homeless would make me not return.

The square is really cute and has shops and restaurants all along the perimeter. It has a stage and hosts lots of different types of events. read more

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Love the vibe here at Market Square. Clean and vibrant with a variety of stores and restaurants. If you are there when the farmers market is happening it's a plus. Large outdoor market with a huge variety of goods. The park nearby has an assortment of art pieces and is a great area to walk around. It's a block from Gay Street where Mast General Store and Tennessee theater are situated. A beautiful, clean touristy spot read more

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In short, it is a nice place during the day, but watch out when the sun goes down (a lot of disruptive and questionable transient activity is present). Market Square was an enjoyable place to walk around during the day. Spent a pleasant couple of hours wandering around checking out the historical markers, visiting shops and restaurants. After sunset, there was a lot of transient activity that began. After witnessing two fights and being approached once, we decided to leave. If visiting Market Square is on your list, definitely do so, but before nightfall. read more

Market Square is such a cute spot in the heart of downtown Knoxville. I walked through this space a few times while staying in the area. The pedestrian mall is so nice and creates a unique oasis in the heart of the city. There are benches, tables, trees, sculptures, and a water fountain that can be enjoyed as a splash pad. I saw they were setting up for a market of some kind when I was getting ready to leave town on a weekday morning. I'm sure they have lots of events here. There are lots of options for dining and some shopping right in the immediate square. It was a bustling and energetic spot that reminded me of the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT and the downtown area of Boulder. If I lived in the area I feel like I would be here often. I was on foot, but it seemed like there is ample parking nearby. read more

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I really hate we didn't get to explore Market Square more! We just stopped off from our road trip from VA to have brunch in TN. This area has lots of shops and restaurants. I'm a fan! There is so much to see and do. On the weekends , the nearby parking garage is free. Bonus!! I plan to come back soon to really get into all Market Square has to offer! Stay tuned ..... read more

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This is such a beautiful oasis in the middle of downtown Knoxville. Big shady trees, interesting art and sculptures, the farmers market and much much more. I really enjoy walking around and taking a look at all of the varieties of restaurants. There really is a little something for everyone. Parking can be found all around the square although during peak hours and events it can be quite busy. Highly recommended especially for the farmers market and restaurants. read more

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Market Square is quintessential Knoxville and truly the heart of our city. Out-of-town guest visiting? Beautiful day out? Market Square is the place to be. Fountains, sculptures, restaurants, shops, street performers/musicians, tree-shaded benches perfect for reading, and many ongoing events and activities (Like the Nourish farmer's market) can be found right here. Strong Alley, the alleys between Gay St. and Market Square have TONS of must-see murals created by local artists. Gay St. is one street over and has even more shops, great restaurants, super cool bowling alley (Maple Hall), a movie theater, karaoke bar, and two of the best ice cream shops known to man (Phoenix Pharmacy and Cruz Dairy). As for parking, there are garages and street parking all over the place. The Market Square garage- if you park weeknights from 6 pm-7 am or any weekend time, IT.IS.FREE! read more

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It is a touristy spot but it is great place to find dining spots and bars. The evenings come to life with some street performers. Convenient to the theaters. If you like a quieter vibe, head towards Old Town. read more

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Great area to explore with restaurants and small shops around. Very close to our hotel, within walking distance and great views of the downtown area. read more

The hangout spot in the downtown area of Knoxville, this square is restaurants, confectioneries and busking musicians. There are a number of benches where you can sit. Also, several of the restaurants have outdoor seating though it was way too cold for that this evening. Great place for chilling and it's nice to have the music while you're waiting for your table. [Review 12888 overall, 204 of 2020.] read more

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Our first visit to Knoxville. We stayed in the Hyatt. Went to Emilia's for dinner 4/5. Loved to see the skating rink. The next day we walked to the stadium then the fairgrounds area and back to market square. Nice area. I read the menu at Kabuki. We went there for sushi early dinner. Old building but service and dining were very good. Enjoyed Market Square read more

Highly recommend market square as a really funky place with something for everyone. Parking can be atrocious but there's some great places to eat, hang out, and do some photo ops read more

Enjoying the soothing sounds of the Knoxville Symphony under the pleasant night sky at Market Square. Nice crowd on this fun filled evening. Come check them out! read more

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This place is fantastic! It has so many cool sights and sounds and flavor through the entire couple blocks. We had a lot of fun here with the music the art the food and the fun. This is a great place with many great photo opportunities read more

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Remind me a bit of Quincy Market area in Boston. Lots of cute little unique shops and restaurants. You need to check out the Alice & Wonderland-themed store & bar. It said sip & shop on the sign outside, but I wasn't sure if you could order and walk around and shop. We just shopped. There were a lot of mushroom decor and clothing, silly hats, and unique collectibles. And a very themed bar across the hall from the store. And for some REALLY good fish & chips (est I've ever had), had over to Not Watson's Kitchen & Bar. The food was great! read more

We took the whole family to Market Square's Farmers Market on Saturday morning. There was something there for everyone. We bought plants, soaps, sauces, etc. We were especially excited about the newly discovered sauce booth called "Steaming' Steve's " their sauces were yummy yummy with just the perfect amount of kick and scream! Lol! read more

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Lovely spot for finding a wide variety of tasty & unique foods. Inside/outside dining. Always some local artist showing their creativity, whatever it may be. The "Mural Alley" is very cool! read more

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Market Square is so fun! Great restaurants, shops, things to see and do. It maybe small but it packs a punch! Awesome part of downtown Knoxville. read more

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This is the perfect place to eat, you can pack your lunch or take advantage of the many restaurants at the square. They have history to read on the statues. It tells of the local things that happened and the helpers in the area. It's a nice place to rest in the shade from shopping or play in the interactive fountain for the kids. Or adults read more

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Market Square is the best. Lively and historic. The best times to take a stroll are summer evenings when music is playing all around and everyone is smiling, or winter, when the ice skating rink is set up in the square. Good food and times to be had here! There are festivals that take place in the square throughout the year. It's a lovely time read more

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This is basically downtown Knoxville - lots of restaurants around a square with some seating. I came on a weekday late morning so most shops weren't open yet, but I could see how it would be a popular place to go! Parking is probably challenging but there are a lot of parking lots with $1/hr around. read more

Market Square is located in Downtown Knoxville TN and was easily accessible from my hotel during my stay. I was able to take a nice stroll during the weekend I was there and found it a great way for the community to come and take a nice walk or stroll around the market. The Market Square has been around for a very long time, has died down, and has been given life all over again! There are tons of shopping and restaurants around the area, and during the summertime, they also offer special events like concerts and festivals. Many locals raved about the Sundown in the City, which is a free concert event held throughout the week during the summer. If you have time, I would truly suggest you go and check it out! *There is also easy and accessible parking. If you come on Saturdays, the Farmers Market is held during that time. The Market is not too far from Gay Street that offers additional shops and entertainment, also, don't forget to check out the murals around the area as they are PERFECT for the 'Gram! *Parking is free in the Market Square Parking Garage on the weekends. read more

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A very cool downtown vibe. This is a city on the rise with a massive downtown effort to restore and infuse energy into their Market Square area. Great stores, character and food in this area with multiple options for everyone. Definitely check it out read more

I did not realize this existed until we were trying to find the Knoxville Chocolate Company. My were we surprised! A lively area with shops, restaurants, bars, etc. it's probably slammed during the football games, but it's a great place to send an afternoon. What really moved me was the Women Suffrage statue. Living in a red state, it's rare to see items like this. I was thrilled to see these women have stepped up in the south during that time in history. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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I love Market Square. It has great restaurants, cute shops, and awesome events. Shakespeare on the Square, ice skating in the winter, movies during the summer.. there is always something going on. You'll always see a busker or two and some are better than others but it's always entertaining. read more

Market Square is hip with a Southern hospitality. Man, I am really digging all the awesome brick Western style architecture. It has a small town feel, with great vibe feel especially since a large portion of UT students hangout here, especially at night! There were a few Mom and Pops cafes, and tons of places to eat, and take a nice stroll and enjoy the relax chill feel! I really enjoyed the park with the waterfall. When we were here on business, there was an art fair setting up. Wished we could've stayed longer to find out what it was all about. This place is a definite must see if you're ever in Knoxville. "I DO DECLARE!!" Until then, ~ Cheers! :p read more

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Went on a Saturday evening and had a great time. Lots of shops and restaurants if you were looking to have a relaxing dinner and do some shopping. It's a great place. read more

Love Market square as there is always something going on and so much to do. Never gets boring!

Most of the businesses are open in market square. Enjoyed a walk around the square looking at all the art and shops. Love the alley of graffiti, even if they were all stenciled with the blm tag. read more

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Knoxville Holiday on ice was so much fun, it was the perfect place to spend time with both of my son's during the Christmas holidays. read more

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We were impressed with Knoxville overall, and really liked the setting of Market Square. Having a large area for everyone to gather, places to eat and drink, enjoy movies, or just relax, let the kids run, and people watch...without having to close a street off...is a huge bonus to this downtown. Would love to see this happen in our Greenville. Have told all our friends to pass Chattanooga and go straight to Scruffy City! Looking forward to returning. read more

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Market Square is the place to be. It's the heart of the farmer's market during Summer and Winter. It's the scene during any festival, fair, or parade. Chances are, you'll run into friends old and new here. And there are always good restaurants to be found. There is plenty of variety in cuisine too. The shops are fun and friendly. And there's a lot of history written in the square. Literally. A lot of people don't realize but if you look down at your feet you'll find historical tid-bits about the square etched in concrete. Some date back to the 1700s. It's so cool to stroll around on history. Market Square is super kid-friendly and dog friendly. You'll enjoy musicians on every corner. Feel free to sit and chat with them or even dance! In the summer the water splash pad comes alive so the kiddos chill out of the heat. Krutch Park nearby is an easy stroll to pass through too. I don't know. There is something about Market Square that transforms people to feel young again. To forget what time of day it is. It sounds cheesy. But it's true. I've been to a number of markets and squares around the country and hands-down this one is best. The size is just big/small enough that you feel like a real neighbor part of a close community. Because, well, you are. Something else? Market Square is the reason I moved to Knoxville. I'm serious! I was passing through several years ago and we spent the afternoon walking through downtown Knoxville. After meandering through all the shops and eating great food and gelato the beauty and history and friendliness of the area just won my heart. I could totally live here, I said. Well, here I am. read more

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Market Square has to be my favorite place to hang out in Knoxville. I moved to Ktown last fall and got to spend a few weeks people watching in the Square before it got too cold to do that. I have been able to resume that hobby this spring and it has been nothing short of fantastic. Market square is a pedestrian mall in downtown Knoxville. The Square is surrounded by good restaurants (although a handful of the restaurants leave a lot to be desired), really unique shopping and bars. Most of the restaurants have outdoor seating available, which is wonderful when the weather is nice. I believe that all the restaurants also allow pets on their patio. My dogs love to come to the square with me. It is the perfect place to socialize with people and other pets. There is an interactive fountain in the middle of the Square and it is wonderful to watch kids and adults play in it. There is a beautifully renovated hotel on the Square (The Oliver Hotel), which also happens to house probably my favorite bar in the world (Peter Kern Library). You have to visit the PKL when you are downtown. Can't overemphasize that. There is a pretty big stage at one end of the Square used for live music and plays. Jazz on the Square and Concerts on the Square are held on this stage Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the spring/early summer. I am looking forward to going to see Shakespeare on the Square later this summer. I have also heard about free movies on the Square on Fridays in the summer. You can count on seeing me there when that picks up. Don't forget the seasonal Farmer's market on Wednesday and Saturday. As well as the open air iceskating rink in the winter. And the endless activities that occur during the year, like the Monsanto GMO protest this afternoon. Multiple festivals also take place in and around the Square. Like the recent International Biscuit Festival. Market Sqaure is only a short walk away from Gay Street, recently named one of the top 10 "Great streets in America" Market Square is a must visit for residents and visitors alike. Don't forget free parking in the public garages after 6 during the week and all day on the weekends. I am glad I can't afford to live downtown. It has saved me from regularly calling in sick to work :) read more

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Market Square is a must see. So many people are out and about on a Saturday morning. They have great food and things to buy. I really liked this community. So much art to see. I had an enjoyable experience as a tourist in the Knoxville area. read more

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Nice area to hang out with friends,catch a movie,shop,rat and grab some drinks. Not that crowed in the afternoon, so if you like to people watch, come after 5:30. read more

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Neat little Market Square in Knoxville, TN. On a beautiful day, it is fun to take a stroll through to see what the vendors have to offer. Pet Friendly.... but watch out for those little yappy dogs! read more

We decided to spend the morning and early afternoon in Knoxville on our way back to Nashville after a few days in the Smokies. In the afternoon, we decided to wander around Market Square before finding a place to eat for lunch. Market Square is a charming square in the center of Knoxville with a dozen or more restaurants and shops. There were musicians playing in the square, and there was a painter painting a holiday mural on a wall in the square. Quite a fun place to walk around, explore, relax, grab a drink, grab a meal, people watch...definitely a cool spot in Knoxville! read more

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Really nice area of Knoxville. PLENTY of dining options to choose from and also lots of entertaining things going on outdoors. Occasional music performances, etc. Lots of touristy shops too. Great place to eat if you are visiting from out of town - MANY choices. read more