Discover Knox
50 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
8201 Seven Islands Road
Seven Islands State Birding Park on the French Broad River offers riverside marshes, farm fields, mature trees and historic outbuildings—ideal for birding, wetland reflections, and pastoral landscape shots. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm light and active birds; spring and fall migration maximize species. Trails and boardwalks provide accessible vantage points; parking at the main lot off Seven Islands Road. Expect mosquitoes in summer, possible muddy sections after rain, and quiet, low
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Riverine island preserve on the French Broad River featuring braided channels, sandbars and woods—excellent for birding, water reflections, migratory shorebirds, herons and seasonal wildflowers. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light and reflections. Trails and boardwalks give accessible vantage points; small parking lot at Kelly Lane. No fee; check seasonal flooding and insect protection. Weekdays are quieter.
Mutton Hollow Landing
Small river landing on the French Broad River at Seven Islands — marshy shorelines, braided channels and reed beds create strong foregrounds and wildlife opportunities. Ideal for sunrise reflections, migratory and resident waterfowl, and long exposures of flowing water. Accessible by car with roadside parking; bring insect repellent and waterproof shoes. Best at golden hour and during spring/fall migrations; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded.
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High-elevation Appalachian ridge and forest views ideal for sweeping mountain landscapes, layered ridgelines and seasonal color. Best at sunrise and golden hour when valley fog and warm light define layers; autumn brings peak foliage. Accessible by roadside pullouts—expect narrow parking and limited facilities. Located in a protected, rural area so follow park rules (no off-trail driving, no drones where restricted). Weekdays and early mornings have the fewest visitors; dress for rapid weather变化
Rocky Point Park
Small lakeside park on a rocky point of Fort Loudoun Lake offering clear water reflections, shoreline rock textures, tree-lined vistas and open skies for dramatic sunrises and sunsets. No entry fee; small parking lot on Northshore Dr. Best light is golden hour; weekdays and early mornings are quiet. Trails and shoreline are easily walkable but bring waterproof shoes for wet rocks.
Low Meadow Farms
Low Meadow Farms offers classic Tennessee pastoral scenes — rolling pastures, a rustic barn, grazing horses, and seasonal wildflowers with distant ridgelines. Best at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm directional light and long shadows. Spring–summer yields flowers and lush green; fall adds color. Property may be private or event-focused — contact the farm before visiting. On-site parking available for visitors; expect uneven terrain and bring insect repellent.
Ten Mile Creek Greenway Park
Small urban greenway along Ten Mile Creek with winding trails, boardwalks, wetlands and creek vistas — great for intimate nature, reflections and seasonal color. Best at golden hour or after rain for reflections; arrival by car with limited parking at Kidder Ln trailhead. Accessible, no entry fee; expect walkers and cyclists on weekends.
900 South Gay Street
Urban vantage near Knoxville’s downtown and the Sunsphere/World’s Fair Park corridor — good for modern architecture, skyline slices, wide pedestrian plazas and event-driven night lights. Visit at golden hour or after sunset for colored glass reflections and city illumination. Easy pedestrian access from downtown; public garages and metered street parking nearby. Weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds; many areas are wheelchair accessible.
Halls Greenway Park
Small urban greenway along a creek with shaded trails, boardwalks and pedestrian bridges — great for intimate nature scenes, flowing-water shots and seasonal foliage. Free entry and roadside parking at 7108 Maynardville Pike; paths are mostly flat and accessible. Best light is golden hour for warm side-light on trees or overcast afternoons for even foliage tones. Weekday mornings have few walkers; expect dog-walkers and families on weekends.
Airplane Gas Station
A kitschy roadside landmark where a full-size airplane perches above a working gas station — striking Americana and an instant focal point for travel and architectural shots. Visit at golden hour or after dark when signage and aircraft silhouette pop against the sky. Easy roadside access and on-site parking; no entry required but stay respectful of customers and staff. Weekday mornings are quieter; Tennessee weather can be humid—check forecasts for dramatic skies.
Melton Hill Park
Small riverside park on Melton Hill Reservoir with long water vistas, a marina/boat ramp, shoreline trees and sunset reflections — great for golden-hour waterscapes, long exposures and casual landscape shots. Easy free parking and no entry fee; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Accessible paths and picnic areas; expect local anglers and dog walkers. Summer has lush foliage; winters offer clear low-angle light.
Concord Park
Small suburban park with grassy fields, tree-lined trails and a pond offering calm reflections and seasonal color — good for landscape, nature and casual wildlife shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light on trees and long shadows; blue hour for pond reflections. Easy, free public access with parking along Concord Park Dr; expect more families and sports activity on weekend afternoons. No entry fee; bring bug spray in summer.
Guinn Road Park
Small community park with ponds, boardwalks and woodland edge offering intimate nature and waterscape shots—reflections, migrating and resident birds, seasonal foliage and close-up plant life. Easy access from Guinn Road with free parking; no entry fee. Best light is golden hour at sunrise or sunset for warm reflections and long shadows; weekday mornings reduce people. Trails and boardwalks are compact and mostly flat—good for handheld shooting and quick setups.
210 East Jackson Avenue
210 E Jackson Ave sits in Knoxville’s Old City — a compact streetscape of red‑brick commercial buildings, industrial details, colorful murals and lively street activity. Shoot building textures, storefront reflections, alleyways and candid street scenes. Best at golden hour for warm façades and at blue hour for neon signs; weeknights and weekends host events but weekday mornings are quieter. Street parking and nearby public lots; exterior shooting requires no entry. Compact walkable area with a活
Keller Bend Park
Small riverside park on a pronounced bend of the Tennessee River offering shoreline, wooded trails, rocky outcrops and bluff viewpoints. Photograph river curves, reflections, migrating waterfowl and seasonal fall color. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long reflections; evenings can yield colorful skies. Park is public with roadside parking and short trail access—mostly easy walk from lot. Weekdays and early mornings are least crowded.
Sterchi Hills Park
Small wooded ridge park with rolling trails, picnic areas and hilltop viewpoints offering sweeping tree-lined ridgelines and seasonal color. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm side-light on oaks and maples; clear days give distant city and mountain silhouettes. Easy access with a small parking lot off Dry Gap Pike, no entry fee; trails are moderate dirt paths—wear trekking shoes. Weekdays and early mornings minimize local visitors; spring wildflowers and autumn foliage are highlights.
Island Pointe Golf Club
Manicured fairways, water hazards and tree-lined holes set against eastern Tennessee hills create clean, minimalist compositions and reflective waterscapes. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and long shadows; weekday mornings are quieter. Public course with parking—check clubhouse for guest/photographer permission and private-event closures. Autumn offers strong color; overcast days work for moody, even light.
Guinn Road Park & boat ramp
Small public park and boat ramp on Fort Loudoun Lake offering wide water views, shoreline trees, boat activity and pleasing reflections — good for sunrise/sunset colors, moored boats and low-angle shore comps. Easy, free access with a small parking area; expect anglers and launch traffic. Best light at golden hour and blue hour; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Seasonal foliage and migratory birds add interest; bring mosquito repellent in warm months.
Brickyard Hills seating area in honor of Craig K Lewis
Small memorial seating area on a grassy hill in Brickyard Hills offering intimate park scenes, bench-and-plaque compositions, framed views of surrounding trees and neighborhood ridgelines. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm side-light and long shadows. Easy roadside parking on Gatehouse Ln; short, mostly level walk from lot makes it accessible. No entry fee; quiet weekdays see few visitors. Good for low-key landscape, portrait, and detail shots of memorial elements.
Plumb Creek Park
Small neighborhood park with creekside trails and wooded sections offering intimate nature shots: stream reflections, mossy banks, seasonal foliage and birdlife. Best at golden hour or after rain for rich colors and smooth water; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Accessible from Hickey Rd with roadside parking; no fee. Trails are mostly easy dirt—bring waterproof shoes for creek edges.
Walker Springs Park
Small, wooded city park with trails, riparian corridors and open clearings—great for intimate landscape and nature shots: stream reflections, mossy logs, seasonal fall color and quiet trail portraits. Best at golden hour or after rain for saturated greens and reflections. Easy access from Kidder Ln with a small parking lot; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are least crowded; dress for muddy trails and ticks in warm months.
Ancient Lore Village
Small themed attraction with faux-medieval buildings, carved statues and staged scenes ideal for characterful architectural and environmental portraits. Best light is golden hour and blue hour when textures and painted facades pop; weekdays and early mornings reduce visitors. On-site parking is available off Sevierville Pike; check seasonal hours and any special-event closures. Family-friendly setting that rewards detail shots of signage, woodwork and costumed performers when present.
The Landing in Powell
Small riverside park and boat launch on the Clinch River offering water reflections, riverbank trees, and relaxed community scenes. Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and low wind; weekdays are quieter. Easy street parking; public access with no entry fee. Seasonal foliage and misty mornings add mood.
Paschal Carter Park
Small neighborhood park with wooded trails, open lawn areas, picnic shelters and a creek—great for intimate nature scenes, seasonal foliage and candid family/park-life shots. Free entry with parking on site; easily walkable trails and stroller-friendly sections. Best at golden hour for warm side-light through trees, early fall for color, and weekday mornings to avoid families and leagues.
Tommy Schumpert Park
Small urban green space with mature trees, walking trails, open fields and a reflective pond—good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and low-key nature shots. Easy free access with parking at the lot off Fountain City Rd; no entry fee. Best light is early morning and late afternoon for warm side-light and long shadows; blue hour highlights park lamps. Weekdays bring fewer people; fall offers peak color. Paths are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly in main areas.
Newmans island
Small river island with tree-lined shore, low bluffs and reflective water — great for intimate landscape and waterscape shots, bird activity and moody skies. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light and reflections; calm mornings yield glassy water. Accessibility is limited — expect boat access or shore views from nearby banks/ramps; check local signage and private-property restrictions. Pack waterproof shoes, insect repellent and a short tele for wildlife. Parking available at nearby TN
Powell Station Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees, walking paths and creek-side spots offering intimate landscape and nature frames. Good for seasonal color, golden hour portraits and simple park scenes. Easy roadside parking and free entry; paths are mostly flat and family-friendly. Best visited at sunrise/sunset for soft light and on weekday mornings to avoid families and sports groups.
Beverly Park
Small neighborhood park with tree-lined paths, open lawns, playgrounds and pockets of water/vegetation — great for relaxed nature, lifestyle and family photography. Best light is during golden hours for warm tones and long shadows; spring and fall add color. Park is publicly accessible with street parking on Beverly Park Circle, no entry fee; mornings and weekdays are quieter. A community hub offering intimate, low-key scenes rather than dramatic vistas.
West Park
Small suburban park with a pond, walking trails, open lawns and mature trees — good for intimate landscape, waterscape and golden-hour portraits. Best light is early morning or late afternoon; weekdays are quieter. Easy roadside parking and flat, stroller-friendly paths; no entry fee. Seasonal interest: spring blooms, fall color reflections. Respect nearby residential areas and leash rules for pets.
Nicholas Ball Park
Small community park with open ballfields, tree-lined walking paths and a reflective pond—good for intimate landscapes, seasonal foliage and casual wildlife (ducks). No entry fee; free on-site parking off Middlebrook Pike. Best light at golden hour and during fall color; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Paths are accessible; bring bug spray in summer.
Badgett Rd #2 Park
Small neighborhood park featuring mature hardwoods, open lawns and likely streamside sections—good for intimate nature and landscape shots, seasonal color and close-up plant/texture studies. Easy roadside access and free entry; limited parking so arrive off-peak. Best light at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) and after rain for saturated colors and reflections. Quiet, community-focused spot offering low-key nature scenes rather than dramatic vistas.
Pellissippi State Courtyard
Pellissippi State Courtyard offers clean modern collegiate architecture, sheltered walkways, benches and landscaped beds—good for architectural details, student-life candids, and symmetry/composition studies. Best light is early morning or late afternoon for soft shadows; weekdays during classes capture activity, while weekends are quieter. Campus parking available; accessible pathways and no special entry requirements. Watch for seasonal plantings and directional light between buildings.
Mascot Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees and a playground set against gentle East Tennessee ridgelines—good for environmental portraiture, family and youth sports action, and simple landscape compositions at golden hour. Easy roadside access and free parking at 1909 Number Two Drive; no entry fee. Best light around sunrise/sunset for warm side-lighting and long shadows; weekday mornings are quiet. Trails and paved paths are accessible; expect typical suburban park etiquette and local-
Nicholas Ball Park
Small community park with open sports fields, tree-lined paths and manicured lawns — good for wide landscape compositions, candid family/sports shots, and sunset skies over low horizon lines. Public and free to enter with on-site parking; accessible paths for most gear. Best visited at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm side-light and long shadows; weekday mornings or evenings reduce crowds. Local youth sports add cultural life; expect casual activity on weekends.
Party On! Knoxville
Party On! Knoxville is an event/entertainment venue with lively interiors, colorful signage and peak activity during weekend evenings—good for candid event shots, neon-lit scenes and environmental portraits. Visit evenings for neon and atmosphere, late afternoons for interior ambient light; weekends offer action but are busier. On-site parking is available; check entry/event tickets and request permission before shooting close portraits. Easily accessible by car from central Knoxville.
Badgett Road #1 Park
Small neighborhood park with open lawns, mature trees and short trails—good for simple landscape compositions, intimate nature details and sunset silhouettes. Easy walk-in access and informal roadside parking; no entry fee. Visit at golden hour for warm light and long shadows, and in spring/fall for seasonal color. Weekday mornings are quiet for undisturbed compositions.
865 Axe Throwing
Compact indoor axe-throwing venue offering gritty, high‑energy action shots: target boards, wood grain textures, branded interiors and candid portraits of throwers. Best during evening league nights or weekend events for dramatic light and motion; weekday afternoons are quieter for staged shots. On-site parking available; reservations often required for lanes. Expect mixed artificial lighting—bring gear for low light. Respect safety rules and listen to staff; ages and waiver requirements may be
Park
Small neighborhood park offering open lawns, mature trees and walking paths — good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and family/activity shots. Best at golden hour or overcast for even light; weekday mornings have few people. Street parking available; accessible paths. No entry fee.
Powell Levi Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees, walking paths and a creek — good for pastoral landscapes, seasonal color and intimate nature shots. Easy street parking and free entry; paths are mostly flat and accessible. Best light is golden hour at sunrise or sunset for warm tones and long shadows; weekday mornings have fewer people. Weather is temperate; spring and fall give best foliage and wildflower variety.
Wagbar Knox
Wagbar Knox is a lively dog-friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant — shoot neon signage, intimate bar interiors, craft cocktails, patio scenes with dogs and candid portraits of patrons. Best at blue hour/evening for neon and mood, golden hour for exterior. Easy parking on Malone Creek Dr; casual entry, wheelchair ramp available. Weeknights are quieter; weekends have events and live music.
East Knox Park
Small community park with open fields, mature trees, a pond and walking paths — good for serene nature and landscape shots, seasonal color, and intimate environmental portraits. Easy roadside parking and no entry fee; accessible paths but bring waterproof shoes for muddy trails. Best light: golden hour around sunrise/sunset for warm low-angle light and reflections in the pond. Weekday mornings are quiet; spring and fall offer the strongest foliage and wildflower interest.
Tennessee Rugby Park
Tennessee Rugby Park is a compact sports venue ideal for action and documentary sports photography — close sidelines, grassy pitches, and stadium lights for evening matches. Visit late afternoon for warm light or during weekend matches for dynamic crowd and player moments. Easy roadside parking, public access on match days, and accessible paths; expect moderate crowds and seasonal play (spring/fall).
Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC
A specialty miniature shop and workshop filled with tiny dioramas, scale furniture and detailed model scenes. Ideal for macro and product-style shots of intricate textures and storytelling compositions. Visit weekdays or mornings when the owner can show pieces up close; ask permission before photographing. Interior lighting is mixed (window + warm shop lights) — bring a small tripod and diffuser or use ambient light for moody shots. Street parking in the plaza; accessible ground-floor entry.
FrightWorks
FrightWorks is a seasonal/indoor haunted attraction best for atmospheric night exteriors, signage, crowd dynamics and staged props during events. Photograph neon signs, fog, costumed actors, queue lines, and dramatic night lighting at blue hour. Check event calendar and get permission for interior shots—public parking available; arrive after sunset for strongest lighting. Weeknights or off-season allow calmer exterior studies; expect low light, loud audio, and occasional crowds.
Lee Stewart Soccer Fields
Well-kept open soccer fields with clear pitch lines, goalposts and surrounding trees — good for minimalist compositions, sports action and dramatic skies. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm side-light and long shadows; weekday mornings or late afternoons avoid league crowds. Easy street parking and wheelchair-accessible pathways; no entry fee. Bring layers in spring/fall — occasional windy conditions can add motion to grasses and flags.
Tommy Schumpert Park Dog Park
Small community dog park with open grassy runs, shaded trees and lively pet-and-owner interactions — ideal for action, candid portraits and environmental pet lifestyle shots. Visit early morning or late afternoon for soft golden-hour light and cooler temps; weekdays or right at opening avoid crowds. Easy roadside parking off Fountain City Rd; paths and benches improve accessibility. No entry fee; watch for local leash rules. Not a scenic landmark but strong for dynamic animal photography and pet
Circle Assembly of God
Modest suburban church with a simple steeple and clean façades along Rutledge Pike. Best for exterior architectural studies, contextual shots of a community place of worship framed by roadside trees and changing light. Visit at golden hour or blue hour for warm steeple highlights and dramatic skies. Weekday mornings are quieter; parking is available on-site. Respect services and request permission before shooting inside — interiors may be plain but offer intimate detail shots of pews, windows, &
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Indoor action photography of trampolines, airborne jumpers, foam pits and neon-lit play zones — great for freezing motion, capturing expression and dynamic lines. Best visited on weekday mornings or early afternoons for smaller crowds; evenings often feature colored LED lighting for moody shots. Facility has parking and requires signed waivers/wristbands for participants; ask staff before shooting. Bring fast glass and prepare for mixed artificial lighting.
Softball field
Well-maintained community softball field with clean lines, chain-link backstop, dugouts and stadium lights—great for sports action, symmetrical compositions, and golden-hour sidelines portraits. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm light and long shadows; evening games under lights offer high-contrast night shots. On-site parking and easy access from Oak Ridge Hwy; usually public but check for scheduled leagues or rentals to avoid conflicts.
Travelodge by Wyndham Knoxville East
A mid-range roadside motel with typical 1970s–80s motel architecture and large parking forecourt — useful for architectural studies of Americana, car-culture shots, and nighttime neon/parking-lot atmospheres. Easy access and free parking make it convenient for quick location shoots; interiors and guests require manager permission. Best light: golden hour for warm facade tones, blue hour for lit signage and reflections on wet pavement. Weekday mornings are quiet; expect standard suburban traffic.