Knoxville Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Knoxville, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Knoxville is a tourist friendly city that welcomes visitors from all over the globe to come and enjoy its historical attractions. Visitor centers are open throughout the year in Knoxville to assist tourists in planning their holidays, while these centers also provide essential information on logistics, tourist attractions and transport.

First time visitors to Knoxville will find the city has a laid-back feel, with most residents enjoying an easygoing lifestyle.

Tourism and Tourist Information

New arrivals to the city can find all the tourist information they need at Knoxville Visitor Center, while many hotels also provide adequate visitor information and essential details on attractions and transport.


Travel tips can be picked up at any of the city's tourist information offices and visitors will find Knoxville residents to be very hospitable when it comes to finding their way around.

Knoxville Visitor Center
Address: One Vision Plaza, 301 South Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee TN, 37902, USA
Tel: +1 800 727 8045
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 18:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00

Language

More than 300 different languages are spoken throughout America, with some languages that are specific to the area. English is the most common language in most cities, including Knoxville, Tennessee, although many nationalities are well represented in Knoxville.

Visas

Before traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee, check with your nearest embassy or consulate whether it is necessary to obtain a visa. Numerous visas for travel into Knoxville and throughout America are available and Knoxville tourists generally require a non-immigrant visa permitting travel on a temporary basis.

Working

A number of different non-immigrant working visas are available for Knoxville, Tennessee and throughout the USA. Working in Knoxville without the relevant visa is against the law and harsh penalties are enforced.

Tipping

Tipping is commonplace in Knoxville, Tennessee and throughout America, although it is only necessary when the service is considered at least satisfactory. Most Knoxville eateries are tipped around 15 percent, unless service charges have been included in the bill. Hotel staff and taxi drivers in Knoxville also expect tips.

Taxes and Refunds

Most states in America operate a sales tax of around seven and eight percent on goods and services. Sales tax cannot be reclaimed by Knoxville tourists upon departure, unless the relevant Knoxville working visa is held.

Smoking

Americans and locals in Knoxville, Tennessee have accepted smoking in public places for many years without fuss, but nowadays things have changed dramatically. Smoking is no longer permitted at most restaurants and on all forms of Knoxville's public transportation, such as buses and trains.