During the Festival of Nations, eat a late lunch here and ask for a seat by the windows. It is a great viewing area for the 2:30 p.m. Parade.
Vegetarian Alert! They carry Gardenburgers. Vegans, be sure to order without cheese.
The first Jimmy John's I've seen with a drive thru. Order ahead online for maximum convenience.
To introduce kids to Indian cuisine, go during the lunch buffet and start off with a mango lassi. Vegetable biryani rice, pakoras, and tandoori chicken are good gateway foods to get them started.
Be sure to check out the Duck River Cache in the Native Tennesseans exhibit. This display of ceremonial tools is reported to be the only collection of its kind.
For a low carb option, go for one of the Buff Bowls, which uses spinach instead of pasta.
Pretzels and beer cheese for an appetizer every time. Keep any leftover cheese to dump on any other food you may have ordered.
The giant Lite Brite in the Creative Corner is fun for kids and adults alike.
If the flavor of the week piques your interest, go for it. They have a wide variety of flavors that they work through, and it may truly be a limited time option. Be adventurous and go for it.
Vegetarian Alert: Despite what is listed on the website, this location has no vegetarian entrees. When I told the staff that I was a vegetarian, I was given no alternatives.
The only store in Knoxville that will carry Pappy Van Winkle. However, they only get it in yearly batches, and it is first come first serve.
Vegetarians beware. Most everything has animal product in it, even things that traditionally don't. Just play it safe and stick to the salad bar.
The NC entrance is much less congested than the TN one by Gatlinburg.
While you still have amazing views with indoor seating, it is usually freezing. It'd be wise to bring a sweater, even during warmer months.
Vegetarian Alert: Best grilled cheese I've had with tomato, arugula, and avocado. They also have vegetarian black bean soup and platter with tofu on the lunch menu.
They have greatly expanded their already decent vegetarian selection. The last time I saw a vegetarian Rueben was in Chicago. Tempeh and tofu are featured in several options.
