Marble City

historic north · 37917

North of downtown, named for the pink Tennessee marble that built half the federal buildings in DC, Marble City is residential bones with a slowly thickening seam of date-worthy stops. Central Filling Station's food trucks and Pretentious Beer Co. give you a low-stakes weeknight option, and Happy Holler's strip of bars and cafes is the actual draw: K Brew for coffee meetings, Time Warp Tea Room for the museum-bar curio crowd, Three Bears for divey honesty. The tradeoff: thin after 10pm, and the walk between clusters isn't continuous. Best for daytime and early-evening dates who'd rather skip Old City's bachelorette decibels.

$34,607

median income

$1,127

median rent

The data

Marble City by the numbers

Median individual income in Marble City is about $34.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Marble City pays about $1,130 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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16 spots across Marble City

Marble City
Dining
Emilia
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 908
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 908 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Emilia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Marble City
Activity
Strike & Spare Western Avenue
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 876
Wheelchair access
Find it
5700 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 876 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Strike & Spare Western Avenue.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
Bistro at the Bijou
Bistro$$$$★ 4.5 · 793
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
807 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 793 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bistro at the Bijou.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Marble City
Dining
Marble City Market Food Hall & Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 706
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 706 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Marble City Market Food Hall & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
Fire + Smoke Southern Prime
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 539
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
9405 S Northshore Dr Ste 103, Knoxville, TN 37922
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 539 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fire + Smoke Southern Prime.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
Bistro By The Tracks
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 464
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5448 Homberg Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 464 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bistro By The Tracks.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Drinks
The Oak Room
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 318
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
109 W Anderson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 318 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Oak Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Activity
Onsight Rock Gym
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 252
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5335 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 252 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Onsight Rock Gym.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
The Firefly/ Marble City Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 173
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Firefly/ Marble City Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 169
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5005 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 169 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amalfi Ristorante Italiano.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Drinks
Corks Wine & Spirits
Wine store★ 4.7 · 118
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
116 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 118 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Corks Wine & Spirits.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Drinks
Monkey's Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 81
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
103 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 81 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Monkey's Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Usually plenty of parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
Marble City
Drinks
Zero/Zero Wine Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 68
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1211 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Zero/Zero Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marble City
Dining
Flock Beer & Wine
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 60
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2924 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 60 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Flock Beer & Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Marble City
Drinks
Mother Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 34
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
15 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN 37917
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mother Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Marble City
Drinks
The Library Lounge-Lobby Bar
Bar★ 4.4 · 33
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
401 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 33 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Library Lounge-Lobby Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Marble City

Marble City by the numbers

Local date spots

Emilia

Strike & Spare Western Avenue

Bistro at the Bijou

Marble City Market Food Hall & Bar

Fire + Smoke Southern Prime

Bistro By The Tracks

The Oak Room

Onsight Rock Gym

The Firefly/ Marble City Kitchen

Amalfi Ristorante Italiano

Corks Wine & Spirits

Monkey's Bar

Zero/Zero Wine Bar

Flock Beer & Wine

Mother Bar

The Library Lounge-Lobby Bar

Reach Marble City singles right where they plan dates.