With February beginning, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This holiday may not be everyone’s favorite for many reasons. However, Knoxville offers several events and activities for anyone to celebrate.
There is no pressure to spend this holiday with a partner. It can be just as fun spending this time with family and friends. Here are some options in Knoxville to fulfill this year’s romantic holiday with love all around.
2024 Cupid’s Chase 5K Knoxville
Sign up with your partner or friends to get tickets for a 5K. You can take a long stroll with your favorite people or race each other.
There are several locations for this event in Tennessee, but in Knoxville, it will be held on Feb. 10th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Volunteer Landing. This is a fun activity to do by yourself or with people for a good cause, as funds go towards people with disabilities. Get your tickets soon to secure a free T-shirt.
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Knoxville
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, downtown Knoxville is holding a tea outing for all to join. If you are looking to spend this holiday with your partner, this is a nice way to spend one-on-one time with them romantically.
The Spice & Tea Exchange opens at 4 p.m. on Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. To make sure you get a spot, it is recommended to call and pay ahead of time. To set the mood, there will be live, soft music playing in the background. Along with tea, there will also be savory and sweet treats.
Craft Axe Throwing
Try something out of the ordinary for Valentine’s Day and go axe-throwing. This can be an alternative to a typical dinner or just for fun with friends. The axe throwing is open on Valentine’s Day from 5 to 10 p.m. It can be a great way to relax for the holiday and to meet new people.
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Another activity to do with your partner or friends for free is to take a stroll in Knoxville’s gardens. The gardens are open only on weekdays around 9 a.m. Even in the winter, there is still a lot of nature to see.
Tennessee River Boat
To spice up your normal dinner plans for Valentine’s Day, the Tennessee River Boat is offering a more intimate dinner on the water. The dinner includes chicken, bread and butter, prime rib, dessert, and more. Now is the perfect time to make a reservation and to get your tickets.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot in downtown Knoxville calls itself one of Knoxville’s most romantic restaurants. It brings the classic Valentine’s Day food to the table with chocolate fondue that can be shared with strawberries and drinks.
