Welcome to Barxville
Expiration: Jun 1st 2025
Knoxville is known and loved by humans and canines alike for its outdoor adventures, but there’s way more fun to fetch! Even indoors! From live music to shopping, dogs can experience nearly everything you can in Knoxville. Check out these pup-ular spots and see for yourself! Check IN at a couple and we’ll have a TREAT waiting for you at the Visit Knoxville Visitors Center!
To learn more about this nature-loving-adventure-seeking-belly-scratching kinda town, visit http://visitbarxville.com/.
Included Venues
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Beverly PetSafe® Dog Park
The park features both large and small dog areas with shade trees, benches and concrete pads. Leashed dogs can also enjoy the paved Beverly Park Greenway and the trails within the park.
Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes
Voted ‘Best Clothing and Gift Store’ 8 years in a row, Bliss carries the latest in women’s and toddler’s fashion apparel and accessories, shoes, jewelry, gifts, homewares and more, including a wide array of local and regional designers as well as popular national brands.
Charter Doyle PetSafe® Dog Park
This beautiful two-acre park is situated within Charter Doyle Park in South Knoxville. Well-shaded by fully mature cedar trees, the dog park features separate sections for large and small dogs, a dog water fountain, and dog waste stations. Charter Doyle Greenway, which is a 0.4-mile loop encircling Charter Doyle Park, also connects to the dog park.
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CitiFid-O
Welcome to the wonderful world of CITIFID-O, where pets are treated like royalty and people are greeted with knowledge and enthusiasm. Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, CITIFID-O takes great pride in offering as many local products as possible for the urban pet owner. From the moment you step in the store, you’ll feel our passion for cats and dogs. From the moment your pet steps in the store, they’ll feel like they’re home.
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Concord PetSafe® Dog Park
Ths park is beautifully layed out on almost 4 acres. Dogs and their owners will find water fountains, a dock with access to the river and even a dog shower. Paved and natural surface walking trails wind through the park. Park is located behind the tennis courts by the Concord Mountain Bike Trails.
Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Ashe PetSafe® Dog Park
Located in Victor Ashe Park, Dogwood Park opened in 2007 as Knoxville's first public dog park. The one-acre off-leash area is completely fenced and features a puppy playground (includes two hill structures, a puppy jump, and a tunnel), a dog water fountain, and dog waste stations.
Downtown PetSafe® Dog Park
Located downtown at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and Central Avenue, this one-acre park features an attractive entrance that complements the surrounding downtown buildings. The State of Tennessee has awarded Knoxville with a grant to incorporate an infiltration system into the dog park in order to prevent pollutants from entering the nearby First Creek. Amenities for the dog park include separate sections for small and large dogs, human and dog water fountains and dog waste stations.
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Emma Jane Walker Memorial PetSafe® Dog Park
Within Tommy Schumpert Park are two off-leash areas comprising the PetSafe Emma Jane Walker Memorial Dog Park. The 30-pound and under area allows smaller dogs to mingle together while the second fenced area is open to dogs of any size. The small-dog park is a mix of grass and mulch along with people benches. The “all sizes” dog area has a mulched walking trail and a pond with a dock.
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Holston-Chilhowee PetSafe® Dog Park
Located on the southern end of Holston River Park along the two-mile Holston River Greenway, the two-acre dog park features a separate section for large and small dogs, a doggie water fountain, a fire hydrant, and dog waste stations.
K Brew
One of Knoxville's favorite coffee shops! K Brew prepares top-notch coffee and espresso drinks with their own roasted coffee, organic milk from a local dairy farm, organic syrups and organic chocolate. Their handmade bagels are made fresh daily, and don’t forget about the house-made cream cheese! K Brew's famous hammock room – a covered patio space with 10 hammock seats and green turf underneath is great for guests with dogs!
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Loudon PetSafe® Dog Park
The park features three fully fenced areas designated for off-leash play, a small dog enclosure, water stations and agility equipment.
Market Square
Market Square is the heart of Knoxville's vibrant downtown. This pedestrian and pet friendly sqaure offers a variety of unique entertainment, shopping and dining options and a beautifully landscaped, sculpture filled park. It's ever-changing landscape is home to outdoor concerts, festivals and more.
Mast General Store Knoxville
A one-stop shop for 600+ brands of unique and hard-to-find gifts, artisan goods, outdoor gear, knives, clothing, shoes and pet accessories!
Monkey's Bar
Located in the heart of Old City Knoxville, Monkey’s Bar is a warm and welcoming place to hang out with friends - and dogs are always welcome! Look for Monkey, the Golden Retriever who serves as co-owner.
PetSafe® Village Dog Park
This one-acre facility is an on leash park but offers off leash hours only in the evenings when the park is staffed. Features include a natural pond, full set of agility equipment, walking trails, doggy water fountain plus picnic tables and benches.
Plumb Creek PetSafe® Dog Park
The park has a 7-acre play area for large dogs which includes shelter, water fountain, and walking path. The 1-acre small dog park includes shelter and a water fountain.
Sam Duff PetSafe® Dog Park
The park includes a shelter, dog drinking fountain and benches. Sam Duff Memorial Park also features a walking track, playground, and accessible restrooms.
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company is home to Knoxville's first German Biergarten – voted one of the best in the South! Craft beer made from German-imported grain provides a delicious malty drinking experience. Enjoy specialty crafted loggers and Germain food in the Bierhall or Biergarten and don't forget to end your night with a loud “Prost” in celebration! Family-friendly, dog-friendly, good-times friendly!
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The Bark
The Bark is an indoor and outdoor dog park and doggie daycare located near downtown. The 18,000+ square foot facility hosts a safe environment for canine socialization and a beer garden for human companions.
Union Ave Books
A local woman-owned, neighborhood bookstore dedicated to helping customers find just the right books everyone on their shopping list. Union Avenue's booksellers are ready to suggest something from our well-curated selection of books for all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville in The Daylight Building, just two blocks from Market Square.
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Visit Knoxville Visitors Center
Located in downtown Knoxville at the corner of Summit and Gay, the Knoxville Visitors Center is your destination for all things Knoxville. With detailed maps, attraction brochures, locally sourced products, and live entertainment, visitors and locals alike enjoy trips to our Visitors Center.
War Dog Memorial
A noble Doberman pinscher represents hundreds of heroic war dogs that served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. It honors war dogs & symbolizes the special connection people share with dogs. It's an exact replica of the official memorial in Guam. Located on the campus of the University of Tennessee.
WDVX Blue Plate Special
The WDVX Blue Plate Special® is a FREE, live performance radio show held at noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and on Saturday at Visit Knoxville. From blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international, it all part of the live music experience on The WDVX Blue Plate Special.
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
The only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball.
Yee-Haw Brewing (Knoxville)
The Yee-Haw taproom includes an in-house brewery, 62 taps, delicious food offerings, a jumbotron, and a beer garden featuring an outdoor bar, shaded outdoor space, firepits, and an outdoor amphitheater equipped for large concerts. From a large watch party to your everyday hangout spot, we have plenty of space for good times!