The Market Square District has become the place to gather for events, shopping and dining downtown. From rock concerts to Shakespearean plays, local produce to exotic crafts, art shows to high fashion, you'll find it all in the heart of downtown Knoxville in Market Square District.

Parking is free at the city-owned Locust Street Garage and State Street Garage after six in the evenings and on weekends, except during certain special events. Metered parking is available throughout the city and trolleys run almost everywhere.

Directions from Alcoa Airport MainStay Suites to Market Square District:

1. Start out going South on Fountain View Circle toward Associates Boulevard.
2. Turn left onto Associates Boulevard.
3. Turn left onto TN-35 North/North Hall Road.
4. Merge onto US-129 North/TN-115 North.
5. Merge onto I-40 East toward Asheville/ I-75 / Lexinton.
6. Take the US-441 South/ Henley Street exit 388 toward downtown.
7. Take the TN-62 ramp toward Western Ave/ Summit Hill Drive.
8. Turn left onto Western Avenue/TN-62.
9. Western Avenue/ TN-62 becomes West Summit Hill Drive.
10. Turn right onto Sough Gay Street.
11. Turn right onto Wall Avenue.
12. End at Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902

Total Est. Time: 25 minutes Total Est. Distance: 15.5 miles