Roadside Attractions in Knoxville
1 place worth pulling over for in Knoxville, Tennessee, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
Also worth a stop in Tennessee
The Mindfield
Brownsville, Tennessee
The Mindfield is an expansive, towering outdoor steel sculpture painstakingly constructed by local artist Billy Tripp since 1989. Spanning over an acre and reaching heights of up to 127 feet, this intricate labyrinth of salvaged metal, decommissioned fire escapes, and water towers serves as a deeply personal, ever-evolving monument to Tripp's life, thoughts, and memories. It stands as the largest outdoor sculpture in Tennessee, offering a mesmerizing and somewhat surreal sight right in the heart of a small Southern town.
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
Memphis, Tennessee
Housed in a massive 32-story steel pyramid, this wild retail and entertainment destination is much more than a sporting goods store. It features a cypress swamp with live alligators, a bowling alley, and the country's tallest free-standing elevator leading to an observation deck.