Sonesta Simply Suites Knoxville

05/17/2022

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05/16/2022

Whether you're a natural-born griller or an amateur, Monday, May 16, 2022, is a great day to get your grillin' on... which is easy to do at the Sonesta Simply Suites. The outdoor covered gazebo and BBQ gas grill is complimentary for all guests (just ask the Front Desk for the grilling utensils). Whatcha' throwing on the grill tonight at the Sonesta Simply Suites? 🌭🍔🌭🍔

04/20/2022

The splendor of "Springtime in Knoxville" is celebrated all month in the 65th annual Dogwood Arts events.

DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
APRIL 22-24, 2022 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK
Festival Entrance at 963 World's Fair Park Drive

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FESTIVAL HOURS:

FRIDAY: 10AM - 7PM (LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 8:30PM)

SATURDAY: 10AM - 7PM (LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 8:30PM)

SUNDAY: 10AM - 5PM

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features art vendors working in mixed media, pottery, painting, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more. This event is free to enjoy and no tickets or reservations are required.

04/12/2022

History buffs know the Civil War started on today's date in 1861. Knoxville has lots of Civil War history - check our our new page to find all the historic sites and info in one spot!

Knoxville was a city torn apart by the bitter divisions of the Civil War. While fighting raged between North and South, East Tennesseans were in a civil war amongst themselves. Recruiting rallies for both the Union and the Confederacy were held simultaneously on Gay Street, while the majority of Eas...

03/08/2022

New Dogwood Trail Coming This Spring!

Dogwood Arts is excited to announce the addition of the first new Dogwood Trail to be added to the Historic Dogwood Trails & Gardens [dogwoodarts.us2.list-manage.com] program in more than 20 years!

The West Hills Dogwood Trail will make its official debut this spring during Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration! Experience over 8 miles of blooming landscapes in addition to the more than 85 miles along the 12 other Dogwood Trails — all open to the public April 1-30, 2022.

West Hills is one of the most established, best known, largest, and most cherished neighborhoods in Knoxville. Originally developed in the 1950s, West Hills was the city’s first major post-World War II subdivision, and the first subdivision to consist primarily of modern ranch-style houses. While West Knoxville experienced a boom in commercial development in the 1970s and 1980s, West Hills has managed to retain its residential character, due in large part to “its aggressive neighborhood advocacy group, the West Hills Community Association.”

While the West Hills Dogwood Trail was officially established in 2022, creating a Dogwood Trail requires years of preparation by homeowners and community organizers. Dogwood Arts recognizes the early efforts of the West Hills Garden Club and Beautification Committee, along with the foresight of original homeowners who planted dogwoods, maintained gorgeous yards, and nurtured blooming gardens throughout the 60+ years of West Hills’ history. The West Hills Community Association has worked tirelessly to be recognized as an official Dogwood Trail since 2016 - following rigorous guidelines regarding community involvement and exceeding the expectations of the Dogwood Trails & Gardens Committee to make this dream a reality.

The West Hills Dogwood Trail is sponsored by Daniel Park, Realtor®, Realty Executives. The first Dogwood Trail was planted in 1955, and now you can ‘follow the pink lines’ through 85+ miles of architecturally diverse, blooming neighborhoods in all four quadrants of the city. Take a drive, a walk, or a bike ride and enjoy the scenic natural beauty of our region!

02/28/2022

The chill of winter is being chased out this week with warmer, spring-like temperatures on the way, making springtime in Knoxville a spectacular time.

We can't be the only ones thinking about spring?? 🌷

02/02/2022

We are thrilled to announce Bassmaster Classic coming back to Knoxville in 2023! This was a record-breaking event when Knoxvillle hosted in 2019 and we can’t wait to welcome the incredible anglers again!

Follow Visit Knoxville Sports Commission for more updates!

01/04/2022

Warm. Comforting. Like home. Full kitchen. Celebrating National Spaghetti Day at the Sonesta Simply Suites Knoxville.

Want to celebrate National Spaghetti Day in style? We got the best activities, recipes, discounts, and deals to make your day amazing!

09/08/2021

Check out the awesome lineup in the Sunsphere Sunday Concert Series!

Visit Knoxville has joined forces with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Born & Raised Productions to host “Sunsphere Sundays”—a four-part concert series at World’s Fair Park in October, complete with food and beverage vendors and more. Tickets start at just $10 and GO ON ....

09/08/2021

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Tennessee legend and College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors served as the Vols head coach from 1977-1992, going 116-62-8 and leading his alma mater to

08/27/2021

Labor Day fireworks and the Big Kahana Wing Festival are on the must-not-miss-list!

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2021 Big Kahuna Wing Festival Sunday, September 5: 3pm-9pm General Information Location:The World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, TN TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! General Admission Tickets:Advance Tickets are $20 and will be available from August 5th through September 4th. Tickets will be $30 at the gate. Childre...

08/03/2021

Join us in celebrating National Watermelon Day - August 3 - with the perfect summertime treat that can be prepped, stored and enjoyed all in the comforts of your fully-furnished kitchen at the Sonesta Simply Suites Knoxville!

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat.

This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the plant is a pepo. The pepo is a berry with a thick rind and fleshy center. Interestingly, pepos develop from an inferior o***y. They are also characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae, a scientific term for the gourd family.