Pet-Friendly Knoxville

Activities, Restaurants and Hotels Await!

Knoxville is quite paw-sibly the most pet-friendly in America. It’s true. If you’re traveling with your dog, you’ll find pet-friendly hotels and pet-friendly patios in lots of cities, but the fun shouldn’t end there! There’s no end to the things to do with your dog in Knoxville!

Visitors Guide

Welcome to Barxville

Welcome to Barxville, A Knoxville Dogumentary tells the story of Hank, a Golden Retriever, visiting Knoxville for the first time. It was created specifically for dogs and the humans who care for them. Watch his story below then start planning your own adventure!

As Seen in Barxville

These locations in our dog documentary are just a few of the dog-friendly spaces in Knoxville.

Other Pup-Ular Spots Around Town

Eat, Stay and Play with Your Dog in Knoxville

Book your hotel, go explore, then picnic in the park or enjoy the views from one of many pet-friendly patios around town!

Barxville Wins HABRI Award

Visit Knoxville celebrates the human-animal bond through “Barxville,” a charming and comprehensive dog-friendly tourism campaign led by Hank the Golden Retriever. From a Visitors Guide written from Hank’s perspective to a dedicated “DOGumentary” and mobile rewards pass, Barxville highlights pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, events, and attractions across the city. With 72 dog-welcoming hotels, 53 pet-friendly restaurants, and annual traditions like Mardi Growl and Howl-o-ween, Knoxville has fully embraced its canine visitors and their people. Visit Knoxville sets a new standard for pet-inclusive travel and community engagement through the lens of the human-animal bond.

Habri Award

 

 

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