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KNOXVILLE RESTAURANTS

Big Ears wouldn’t be possible without downtown Knoxville’s restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. The city’s world-class establishments, and the unmistakable spirit of Southern hospitality that define them, feed artists between performances, sustain staff and crews through long days, and welcome patrons gathering between shows. Their work is an essential part of the festival fabric and we’re deeply grateful for the care and effort they bring to an especially busy weekend. Stop in for a meal, be patient during the rush, and show extra appreciation to the people working hard to keep everyone fed and feeling at home.


A Dopo

516 Williams St, Knoxville, TN 37917


Algo Deli

333 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917


Awaken Coffee

125 W Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902


Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria

200 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915


The Brass Pearl

24 Market Square #201, Knoxville, TN 37902


Bistro at the Bijou

807 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Brother Wolf

108 W Jackson Ave #1, Knoxville, TN 37902


Coach Cre's Just Juice

333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917


Chismoso

131 S GAY ST


Café 4

314 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Chivo Taqueria

314 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


DiCarlo's Pizza

524 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Dogout

333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917


Downtown Grill & Brewery

424 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Emilia Italian

16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902


Five & Hoek Coffee Co.

16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902


Friend's BBQ

333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917


Hachiban

333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917


Ham'N Goodys

507 S Gay St # 700, Knoxville, TN 37902


Hello Tea House

722 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


K Brew

507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Kaizen

127 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902


KoPita

507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Lilou Brasserie

428 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Mahalo Coffee Roasters

513 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902


Maple Hall

414 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Nama Izakaya

141 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Old City Java

109 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Osteria Stella

108 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902


Otsu!

235 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917


Potchke Deli

318 N Gay St #103, Knoxville, TN 37917


The S.E.A. Ramen & Asian Kitchen

333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917


Stock & Barrel

35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902


Tarik's North African

900 E Hill Ave, Ste 130


Tern Club

135 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902


Tomato Head

12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902

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