Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Wears Valley

"An hour northwest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville offers a good mix of the old guard and the new upstarts. Bistro at the Bijou is like a bridge between them: It’s a swanky haven in one of the city’s most historic buildings, located next door to the ornate Bijou Theatre. The restaurant feels sophisticated and regal, thanks largely to the building’s Renaissance-style architecture, stained glass windows, and art that hangs in the dining room."

"Lots of wonderful items to choose here from this downtown staple since 1980. Start with flash fried brussels sprouts or white truffle fries. Their fall/winter menu features butternut squash ravioli, curried vegetable bowl, hoppin’ john, and sides like roasted beets and collard greens with hot pepper vinegar."

"On our final morning in Knoxville, we had several options for breakfast—Makers donuts and Status Dough being two worthy contenders (and spots you absolutely must try if you have a sweet tooth), in addition to my regular, tried-and-true haunt, Tomato Head—but I can never resist the crepes at French Market, which has relocated from Gay Street to the other side of the square and, ultimately, won out in a battle of the breakfast foods. I still don’t regret that decision one bit!"

"A great place for dinner in Market Square is Tomato Head, they have yummy pizzas and a nice range of sandwiches, salads, and sweets. Read More – 12 cool things to do in Knoxville Tennessee"

"If you’re more in the mood for a pizza, salad, or sandwich, try The Tomato Head in Market Square. It’s right near your next stop anyway."

"Located far from the center of Whittier, Taco Bell is a really good low-priced Fast Food Restaurant. You can get Mexican food in the Fast Food Restaurant. Taco Bell is a a great place for Family-Friendly Dining and Late Night Dining."

"My visit to this Old City chef-centric eatery set the tone for 2019, which wound up taking me to a number of what would generally be considered haute cuisine restaurants. Rebel Kitchen’s evolving menu showcases regional farmers and producers — an approach reflected in superb dishes like Dover sole with fingerling potatoes and spinach as well as the Painted Hills beef hanger steak, which is prepared sous vide style for 24 hours before being immersed in liquid nitrogen and flash-fried before serving. House-made breads and a delicious bowl of lentil soup completed our culinary tour."

"The Wild Plum Tea Room is an amazing place to have lunch in the Arts & Crafts Community. Named one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Tennessee, this unique cafe features scratch-made food in an idyllic natural setting. Be sure to make reservations at The Wild Plum at least 24 hours in advance."

"There is more than one outlet mall in Sevierville, but the Tanger Outlets tend to attract the most attention. If you’re on the hunt for a hidden bargain, however, you’ll also want to hit up the Governor’s Crossing Outlet. There, you’ll find plenty of excellent stores that stock virtually everything you need."

"Governor’s Crossing Outlet has some of your favorite stores for shopping in Sevierville TN. Are you a book lover?. Books-A-Million, along with Joe’s Coffee, is in this shopping center. Grab all the books, games, movies, and fan merch you want!"

"Home to the beloved Ollie’s Outlet and Roses Express, Sevier Plaza is a great place to score a steal on anything from fresh flowers to closeout merchandise. This shopping center may not be well-known, but it’s definitely worth checking out. Here, you can easily escape the crowds that frequent some of Sevierville’s other shopping areas — and as a result, you’re more likely to enjoy a peaceful, laid-back shopping experience."

"2189 Winfield Dunn ParkwaySevierville, TN 37876(865) 456-2601. Located at the end of Boyds Creek Highway, Little River Gem Mine lets you experience mining the way the pioneers did hundreds of years ago."

"A wide variety of treats can be found at Adina’s Sweet Shop. This is a Sevierville go-to when you’re craving fudge, pie, pastries, and cupcakes. Any of these treats taste better when combined with the shop’s homemade ice cream."

"1043 Old Cedar Bluff Road Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 691-3327. 7670 S Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 951-2068. 906 East Emory Road Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 938-9633"

"Bruster's Ice Cream is one of those things that no matter how bad of a day you're having, as soon as you have some of their ice cream, you smile."

"Established to conserve Knoxville’s black history, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center features the history of African Americans in Knoxville and East Tennessee from the late 1800s to present through photographs, newspapers, biographies, audio and video recordings, books and artwork. The center is located at 1927 Dandridge Ave. and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. This post was updated by Alexandra Olsen, a college student intern for TravelingMom.com, in May 2016."

"The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is loved for its permanent collection including The Pioneer Stairway (which includes the names and history of the earliest black achievers), The Hastie Room (includes reminders and personal items of William H. Hastie) and the United States Postal Stamps. The exhibitions pay tribute to some of the individuals in Knoxville’s past which helped shape the worl...Read more"

"The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is the primary repository of Black history and culture throughout East Tennessee. The museum’s historical archives include books written by African-American authors, and exhibits feature people and events that have played an important role in building up Knoxville’s African-American community. It’s an important place to visit."

"The James White Fort was built for James White as he led an expedition into the upper Tennessee Valley to reach the land of what we know as Knoxville. The fort was chosen as the capital of the Southwest Territory in 1790 and was donated in 1791. In 1970, the place was converted to a museum and since then the place holds the tools of wars, houses and other facets of the frontier life."

"James White founded Knoxville in 1783 and this reconstructed fort stands in honor of the pioneer’s journey and accomplishments. Wood cabins are assembled around a rectangular lawn and inside each building are displays which give us an idea of what day-to-day life was like on the frontier."