Knox County Tourism Consortium

The Arts & Culture Alliance administers Knox County’s contract with 24 arts and culture organizations. This consortium annually delivers more than 4,000 tourism geared events and activities. The visitors the consortium attracts to Knox County bring millions of dollars into the county as they patronize local restaurants, shops, vendors, and hotels. These attractions are particularly well suited to draw visitors into the county by presenting vibrant festivals, live performances, history reenactments, gallery tours, nature experiences, and fairs.

In 2018-2019, the consortium attracted visitors from all fifty states and international visitors from more than 80 countries to Knox County, bringing nearly $18 million into the county with them. Visitors from surrounding East Tennessee counties have added more than $16 million. The consortium supports $12 million in jobs and pays $18 million more to local vendors.

Download the Guide to the Cultural Tourist (PDF)
Welcome, traveler, to exciting and adventurous Knox County, Tennessee! Inside this Guide to Arts and Culture, you will find five ideal itineraries for making the most of your visit to Knox County at any season of the year. These itineraries highlight some of Knox County’s finest attractions!