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Don't Knock Knoxville

Fun Along the Banks of the Tennessee River

By Elissa Gilbert

There are many places to eat along the river front and in the center of town, as well as near the UT campus. Check out www.knoxmenus.com to see what's on the menu before heading out. Here are a few places to try:

• The Tomato Head in Market Square (www.thetomatohead.com, 12 Market Square, 865-637-4067)
  Enjoy pizza, soups and whole or half sandwiches at a table inside or out.
• Calhoun's On the River (www.calhouns.com, 400 Neyland Dr., 865-673-3355)
  A restaurant known for its ribs. Here you can watch boats go by from a table indoors or out.
• Old College Inn (www.oldcollegeinn.com, 2204 Cumberland Ave., 865-523-4597)
  A popular spot right on the strip near the UT campus.
• Buddy's Bar-B-Q (www.buddysbarbq.com)
  Several locations. Great barbecue served with hush puppies and sweet tea is a great Southern twist on fast food.

A free trolley runs between many of the attractions in Knoxville (weekdays only, unfortunately). There are four routes covering the city and campus, as well as connections to the city bus service. Visit the Knoxville Area Transit Web site, www.katbus.com, or call 865-637-7000 for transportation information.

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