Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Knoxville, TN
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way 37996
VENUE GUIDE
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center and the surrounding Knoxville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (940 reviews)
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (1,300 reviews)
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (948 reviews)
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (750 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center & the Area
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is an event venue in Knoxville, TN. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Fresh Food Company
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (27 reviews)
Einstein Bros. Bagels
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (27 reviews)
Chick-fil-A
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (279 reviews)
Ray's Place
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (96 reviews)
Rocky Top Dining Hall
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (55 reviews)
Gus's Good Times Deli
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (611 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Yacht Club
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (129 reviews)
The Half Barrel
0.6 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (300 reviews)
Hanna's Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (63 reviews)
Tussie Mussie
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (22 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (18 reviews)
Starbucks
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (55 reviews)
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Knoxville
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (144 reviews)
Dunkin'
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,150 reviews)
Museums
Blount Mansion
0.9 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (214 reviews)
East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (598 reviews)
Attractions
Pat Summitt Statue
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (87 reviews)
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (679 reviews)
Scottish Pike River Park
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (146 reviews)
Henley Street Bridge
0.5 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (156 reviews)
Weaving Rainbow Mountain
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)
Augusta Quarry
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (95 reviews)
Shopping
University Commons
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (654 reviews)
Chapman Square
1.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,108 reviews)
Broadway Shopping Center
2.7 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (2,851 reviews)
Shops At Western Plaza
3.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (179 reviews)
Western Plaza Shopping Center
3.1 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (455 reviews)
Kingston Pike Shopping Center
3.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (99 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Rocky Top Dining Hall
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Today: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (55 reviews)
Gus's Good Times Deli
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Today: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (611 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Yacht Club
0.6 mi from the venue
Drinks near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (129 reviews)
The Half Barrel
0.6 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (300 reviews)
Hanna's Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Drinks near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (63 reviews)
Tussie Mussie
0.7 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (22 reviews)
Getting to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves Knoxville, TN. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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