I visited Knoxville this past weekend to visit my cute sister in law and brother in law and their adorable new baby. Spending time with family was a great break from every day life and took our minds off of the impending surgery.

I like to call Knoxville the city of orange, because if you have ever been to Knoxville during a game day you know the whole city turns a bright orange. Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee and was home to the World’s Fair back in 1982. Which is the reason for the city’s most well known landmark, the SunSphere. The SunSphere is 266 meters tall and the windows are dusted in real 24-karat gold. That’s a little impressive right?

The University of Tennessee is located near downtown. Dating back to 1796, this university is built on tradition and pride. Last year we had the pleasure of attending a Volunteers football game which changed the way I view college football. We were definitely converted and are now huge Volunteer fans. Neyland Stadium holds over 102,000 fans and is more often than not sold out on game days. The stadium becomes a sea of orange and exudes energy and excitement. It’s quite a sight to be seen and I urge you to someday experience it for yourself.

It’s a city that has much to offer. Scenic views, beautiful lakes, friendly people, quaint downtown and close proximity to many other southern destinations including Gatlinburg, the Smokey Mountains, Biltmore Estate, Atlanta, Nashville and many others. Although I have been to Knoxville three or four times now, I always find new things to see and explore. Maybe it’s because we always have such great tour guides.