This tour of just under 5 miles showcases the highlights of Knoxville’s small downtown and the adjacent University of Tennessee campus, with a return on the riverfront Neyland Greenway.
World’s Fair Park. Flickr: Jmar G
Start downtown at the Blount Mansion and run north on S. Gay St., passing by the small historic section of downtown Knoxville. Take South Gay north for 1/2 mile, then LEFT on Wall St. to Market St., passing Charles Krutch Park. RIGHT on Clinch Ave. to cross Henley. Do a 1/2 mile tour of World’s Fair Park, with its landmark Sunsphere and Knoxville Museum of Art. Just west is the University of Tennessee campus, which has a nice pedestrian ‘mall’ passing by the iconic Torchbearer statue. When reaching the recreational complex/fields, it’s worth a loop around the famous Tom Black Track. For the return, head back through campus, or take the Neyland Greenway for 1.3 miles back (use Lake Loudon Blvd. to gt there).
Add-Ons: Longer section on Neyland Greenway or numerous connecting trails/greenways. Can also connect to our West End route.
This tour of just under 5 miles showcases the highlights of Knoxville’s small downtown and the adjacent University of Tennessee campus, with a return on the riverfront Neyland Greenway.
World’s Fair Park. Flickr: Jmar G
Start downtown at the Blount Mansion and run north on S. Gay St., passing by the small historic section of downtown Knoxville. Take South Gay north for 1/2 mile, then LEFT on Wall St. to Market St., passing Charles Krutch Park. RIGHT on Clinch Ave. to cross Henley. Do a 1/2 mile tour of World’s Fair Park, with its landmark Sunsphere and Knoxville Museum of Art. Just west is the University of Tennessee campus, which has a nice pedestrian ‘mall’ passing by the iconic Torchbearer statue. When reaching the recreational complex/fields, it’s worth a loop around the famous Tom Black Track. For the return, head back through campus, or take the Neyland Greenway for 1.3 miles back (use Lake Loudon Blvd. to gt there).
Add-Ons: Longer section on Neyland Greenway or numerous connecting trails/greenways. Can also connect to our West End route.
Neyland Greenway is the principal path along the Tennessee River, running for 3.8 miles from the University of Tennessee Campus to Riverside Landing Park. Nicest section is from Second Creek to the eastern end.
A nice run through the western part of Knoxville, featuring the lively Marble City neighborhood and multi-use paths through the long, narrow Third Creek Greenway Park. Good add-on options.
One of of our favorite runs in Knoxville, combining a pretty path, parks, and a bucolic residential area. The Sequoyah Greenway runs along the median of leafy Cherokee Blvd. Options for out and back or a loop.
Many miles of scenic trails around the Fork of the River Wildlife Management Area, the Ijams Nature Center, and two quarries. There are more rugged trails and the paved Will Skelton Greenway connecting the areas.
Large park on the southern side of the Tennessee River built around a Civil War fort and a quarry lake. 4 miles of multi-use trails that are popular for running. Can add with Mary Vestal Park and High Ground Park.
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