The Knoxville Museum of Art is located in downtown Knoxville and is known for featuring works by artists from East Tennessee. The museum houses both indoor and outdoor installations, a gift shop, and a children's center. The museum is suitable for all types of visitors and is handicap accessible.
Best time to go to the Knoxville Museum of Art
The museum is open year round Tuesday through Sunday, but Friday nights offer a special treat with the Alive After Five weekly concert series featuring live bands, dancing, and food, all inside the museum.
Must see/do at the Knoxville Museum of Art
The Thorne Rooms are an intriguing exhibit featuring dollhouse-sized dioramas of historical home furnishings. Higher Ground is a four-part exhibit dedicated to art in East Tennessee, featuring the works of local artists past and present. Facets of Modern and Contemporary Glass displays an ever-growing collection of colorful glass sculptures.
Admission to the Knoxville Museum of Art
Admission to the museum is free daily, but special events, such as the Alive After Five Concert Series charge admission, which varies with the event.
Parking at the Knoxville Museum of Art
Travel by car is largely recommended in Knoxville to see most of the city's highlights. Free parking for the museum is available in the lot across the street from the building.
Food at the Knoxville Museum of Art
Food is not available in the Knoxville Museum of Art, but the museum is located downtown near many fantastic local dining options, such as Cafe 4 on Market Square or Sapphire on Gay Street.
Insider tip for visitors to the Knoxville Museum of Art
If you're visiting with children, plan to visit Fort Kid after your museum visit. This park, located across the street from the museum, is the most exciting children's park in Knoxville and features slides, swings, and rides. A promised trip is also a great way to ensure children are on their best behavior in the museum.
Author's bio: Peggy Carouthers has lived in the Knoxville area for more than 20 years. She is a freelance writer and has been published in "The Daily Times" and on the "Brazen Careerist" blog.
Welcome to Ryman Auditorium, alternatively named, "The Mother Church of Country Music." It's bold, beautiful, and holds entertainment history inside its Late Victorian Gothic style walls. The auditorium has been home to bands, operas, public rallies, circuses, symphonies, and more since 1904. It's a tourist destination for both concerts and tours.
Parking and public transportation to Ryman Auditorium
There are many parking lots surrounding the Ryman, ranging in price from $5 to $25 depending on the day and event. Street parking is also available and free after 6 p.m., but limited. The public bus line makes multiple stops near the auditorium and rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft consistently locate themselves near the venue.
Getting tickets at Ryman Auditorium
It's highly recommended to purchase your tickets as far in advance as possible. Shows sell out fast, due to the popularity of the acts and auditorium. You can secure tickets to the concerts via phone, online, or at the box office. A handling fee is charged on all ticket sales purchased over the phone and online.
Types of concerts at Ryman Auditorium
You can see almost any genre performed at Ryman Auditorium, from bluegrass to jazz to rock and roll, to pop icons like the American Idol Tour. Each one is bound to be captivating and entrancing, due in part to the room's impeccable audio.
Other places to visit near Ryman Auditorium
Because of it's downtown location, you are just a short walk away from countless honky tonk bars like the famous Tootsie's, fine dining, Country Music Hall of Fame, renowned coffee shop Crema, and the delicious and family-friendly Mike's Ice Cream.
Where to say near Ryman Auditorium
Book a night at a hotel downtown if you want to be able to walk to the auditorium. But if you're looking to save money and see other sights too, head just a few miles down Broadway to one of the many hotels on West End Avenue.
Insider tips for visitors to Ryman Auditorium
If you can't stay for a show, sign up for a tour of the historic venue. It's well worth the price of a self-guided ($20 or less) or guided (under $30) tour.
Author's bio: Rebecca Cicione has lived in Nashville for four years. She works in the nonprofit and music industries and her favorite place to be is anywhere outdoors.
