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"Gotta Know Knoxville" Day Schedule

Saturday, May 10, 2008


In honor of National Tourism Week (May 10-18), numerous attractions will offer free admission during certain hours on Saturday, May 10.


Guests will be admitted free to each of the attractions listed below with proof of Knoxville residency, i.e. driver’s license or similar photo ID with address. Attractions with limited capacities will be open on a first come, first serve basis. There will be no reservations accepted during this program and this cannot be combined with any other discount offer.


Below are the participating businesses and the FREE Admission Hours for Saturday, May 10.


Alex Haley Statue at Haley Heritage Statue: Daylight Hours


Armstrong-Lockett House (Crescent Bend) & W.P. Toms Memorial Gardens: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Art Market Gallery: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.


Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.


Bennett Galleries & Company: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.


Blount Mansion: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Daisy Place Girl Scout Museum: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Downtown Gallery: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.


East Tennessee History Center: Library: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Fort Kid: Daylight Hours


Frank H. McClung Museum: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Hanson Gallery: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Ijams Nature Center: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.


James White’s Fort: Tours begin at 10 a.m. Last tour at 4 p.m.


Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum: Daylight Hours


Knoxville Museum of Art: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Knoxville Visitor Center – Café Gourmet: Complimentary fountain drink or regular cup of coffee: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Knoxville Zoo: Complimentary admission from 4-5 p.m. Zoo closes at 6 p.m.


Krutch Park: Daylight Hours


Liz-Beth & Company Gallery: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Market Square: Daylight Hours


South’s Finest Chocolate: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Star of Knoxville Riverboat: Complimentary sightseeing cruise – Board: 2:30 p.m., Departure: 3 p.m., Return: 4 p.m.


Sunsphere: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.


The Art Gallery of Knoxville: 3- 8 p.m.


The Carpetbag Theatre: Free showing: Digital Stories and an excerpt from Between A Ballad and A Blues


Three Flights Up Gallery: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.


University of Tennessee Gardens: Daylight Hours


Volunteer Landing Riverwalk: Daylight Hours


Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Zuma Fun Center: One free round of golf – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.