Looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetie? Look no further than this Knoxville Moms list. While we normally focus on family and kid-friendly events, this time we’re concentrating on activities for you and your spouse or partner. This list goes beyond the traditional dinner and a movie. Why not spend Valentine’s Day on a boat, in an ancient village or enjoying lots of wine and chocolate? No matter what you choose, we’re sure it will be a Valentine’s Day to remember! Keep in mind Valentine’s Day events book up quickly, so act fast to reserve your spot!
Valentine’s Day Date Night in Knoxville
Ancient Lore Village Valentine Dinner Date Night
7107 Sevierville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 200-2434
Date: Thursday, Feb. 8th-Saturday, Feb. 17th & Friday, March 2nd at 6:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person
Celebrate love all month long at Ancient Lore Village with our recurring Valentine’s Dinner. Treat your special someone to a romantic evening featuring a specially crafted menu of exquisite dishes, paired with a warm and inviting ambiance- and that iconic Village backdrop. Whether it’s a cozy table for two, or a gathering of friends, savor the moments with delectable cuisine and create lasting memories throughout the month of February at the Village. For more details including the chef-prepared menu, click here.
Frothy Monkey’s “Frothy Love Dinners”
419 Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 888-6090
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13th-Friday, Feb. 16th 5:00pm-Close
Cost: $65.00 for Two/$30 Wine Bottle Add On
We have a table waiting for you for Valentine’s Day Dinner! Celebrate the people you love with a Frothy Love 3-Course Dinner including an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Reservations are required in advance. The main entree choices include Lamb Osso Bucco, Blackened Mahi, and a Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta. To finish your evening, dive into a double chocolate flourless cake with a delectable raspberry sauce! For more details, click here.
The Cutting Edge Classroom
150 North Martinwood Road, Suite 402
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 335-9370
Dates: Thursday, Feb. 8th; Friday, Feb. 9th; Saturday, Feb. 10th; Monday, Feb. 13th; Tuesday, Feb. 13th & Wednesday, Feb. 14th
Cost: $250 for two people
Cutting Edge Classroom is known for fun, educational and delicious cooking classes for people of all ages. This Valentine’s Day the cooking school is offering several special Valentine’s Day classes including “Night in Tuscany,” “American Steakhouse Surf & Turf,” “Date Night in New Orleans,” “Date Night in Paris,” and “Date Night Rustic Italian.” For more information, visit The Cutting Edge Classroom website.
Hilton Knoxville Romance Package
501 West Church Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-2300
Cost: Current Hotel Rate + $80
Make Cupid’s job easy this year with the Hilton Knoxville curated Romance Package! Enjoy a king bed covered in rose petals, a bottle of champagne (or beverage of your choice), chocolate covered strawberries, breakfast for two, self-parking, and a late check-out at 2pm. Surprise your loved one with a special getaway. To book, click here.
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Jazz is for Lovers
Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 522-0832
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13th 8pm-10pm
Cost: $92.00-$144.00 per person, plus fees
Vocalist Veronica Swift has taken the jazz world by storm in recent years, touring with Wynton Marsalis and Chris Botti and releasing one acclaimed recording after another. She has been called “a jazz lioness” (Jazz Times) with a “miraculous voice and an innate gift for entertaining a crowd” (Wall Street Journal). Sure to be the perfect treat for your special someone.
Painting with a Twist
10939 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 437-6113
Dates: Sunday, Feb. 11th, Monday, Feb. 12th, Tuesday, Feb. 13th & Wednesday & Feb. 14th
Cost: $48.00 per person
Step out of the dinner and movie box with the spontaneity of a paint date! Painting with a Twist is hosting several special Valentine’s Day classes. Each class will paint a 16 X 20 canvas with guidance from the instructor. You’re welcome to bring drinks and snacks to enjoy. For more information, visit the Painting with a Twist website.
Seven Islands State Park Love Birds Hike
2809 Kelly Lane
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 407-8335
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14th 5:30pm-7:00pm
Cost: $8.00 per person
Join Ranger Stephanie for an easy stroll down Kelly Lane Greenway at Seven Islands to the Green House where we’ll watch the sunset over the French Broad River. The beauty of the sunset will be enjoyed from the porch area of the Green House as we sip hot apple cider or hot cocoa. Bring your own cup if you would like, but some cups will be available as well. Participants will learn about the history of the park and the work that park staff do year-round to make Seven Islands a great place for wildlife and visitors. The total round-trip distance of the hike will be approximately two miles and will be entirely along the paved Kelly Lane Greenway. We’ll listen and look for birds making their final flights and songs for the day. Ranger Stephanie will discuss some of the ways that birds and other wildlife show their affection for each other or try to get the attention of a potential mate. Advanced registration is required.
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at The Spice & Tea Exchange
522 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 985-0913
Date: Sunday, Feb. 11th at 4:00pm & Sunday, Feb. 18th at 4:00pm
Cost: $55.00 per person plus tax
Join us for a romantic afternoon tea in our art alley with live classical guitar, where you’ll be able to savor two delicious teas of choice complete with all the sweet and savory treats. We will feature a variety of finger sandwiches, scones, muffins, cookies, chocolates and more. Enjoy this special celebration with a loved one or some friends. Advanced reservations required.
Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm
1474 Highway 61 East
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-2902
Date: Saturday, Feb. 10th at 12pm, 3pm & 6pm; Sunday, Feb. 11th at 12pm & 3pm
Cost: $35.00 per ticket
The perfect date for Valentine’s Day! This year, we have some amazing new treats for you to try. Each will have a unique flavor profile that pairs expertly with the wine. We have several new surprise pairings along with your favorites. Chocolates will include sweet treats, spicy treats, savory treats and of course chocolate covered bacon! Must be 21 to participate with valid ID present and seating is limited. To reserve your spot, call (865) 745-2902 or click here.
Valentine’s Dinner & Music at The Foundry
747 World’s Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 546-8656
Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 14th 5:45pm
Cost: $75.00-$260.00 per person, $65.00 Early Bird
Perfect for a Valentine’s Day date or to mingle with friends and find new ones! A dance area will be set up to the side, so you are more than welcome to dance if the music moves you. Music is a wide variety from Jazz to classic rock and oldies. There is a cash bar with at least one local brewery ticket included with each ticket. VIP tickets include a dinner including filet mignon. For more details, click here.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Train Ride
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-8028
Dates: Friday, Feb. 9th; Saturday, Feb. 10th; Sunday, Feb. 11th, Tuesday, Feb. 13th & Wednesday, Feb. 14th
Cost: SOLD OUT
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fine dining aboard a historic train car. The trips will include a four-course dining experience departing from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station. Then traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Volunteer Princess Cruises
956 Volunteer Landing Lane
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 414-4299
Dates: Saturday, Feb. 10th; Sunday, Feb. 11th; Monday, Feb. 12th & Tuesday, Feb. 13th & Wednesday, Feb. 14th
Cost: $55.95-$99.95 per person, plus service charge & sales tax
Surprise your Valentine this year with reservations for a romantic cruise aboard the Volunteer Princess. Relax as we cruise the Tennessee River and as a gift from the Volunteer Princess, you’ll receive a lovely rose for your special someone. Offering both daytime brunch and sunset dinners as you sit back and watch the beautiful scenery with your special someone.
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