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Nightlife in Downtown Maryville

Posted on August 30, 2024 by - Blog

Written by: Emily Huffstetler

Downtown Maryville offers a range of nightlife experiences for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re interested in live music, a friendly game of pool or a quiet dinner, you’re bound to find a bar or brewery to suit your tastes.

Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down offers daily entertainment. On Mondays, step back in time with “1850’s Rewind,” where you can get 12 oz Ultra Drafts with the purchase of an $8 food item. Tuesdays feature $2 tacos and live music. Wednesdays are College Night (18+) with DJ Prymetime, and Thursdays bring Karaoke hosted by Good Sounds Entertainment. The weekend lineup includes live music on Fridays and Saturdays and comedy on Sundays. Any day of the week, you can relax in the new courtyard, play pool or explore the tequila bar.

Brackins Blues Club

Since 2002, Brackins Blues Club has been a staple in Downtown Maryville. This dive bar’s cozy atmosphere makes it ideal for connecting with friends and making new ones. Enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights, play a game of pool or relax on the back deck.

Maryville Billiards

Maryville Billiards is a non-smoking pool lounge with six Diamond tables, catering to both recreational and competitive pool players. Open until 2 a.m. daily, you’ll certainly have time to play to your heart’s content. Weekly 9 ball tournaments take place on Saturday and Sunday. A variety of snacks and refreshments are available.

Bluetick Tavern and Tap

Bluetick Tavern and Tap serves burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads and bar snacks. They have live music on the weekends, along with pool tables and arcade games upstairs. It’s a great spot for a laid-back evening.

Diamondjack Wine Bar

For a more elevated night out, Diamondjack Wine Bar is a classy restaurant offering a selection of wines and cocktails. They occasionally have live music and special events, which are announced on their social media.

Tri-Hop Brewery

Tri-Hop Brewery crafts its beers on-site and regularly updates its menu with new selections. The dog-friendly patio is a great place to relax, with food trucks serving up BBQ, Thai and more several days a week. Play a game of cornhole or join in on Bingo on Thursdays for some extra fun.

Peaceful Side Brewery

The newest addition to Downtown Maryville’s brewing scene, Peaceful Side Brewery offers a variety of draft beers and a menu of snacks, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Vinyl enthusiasts can bring their favorite records for Vinyl Night on Thursdays.

The Shed Smokehouse and Juke Joint

When the sun goes down, The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint turns into one of Maryville’s top spots for live music and nightlife. Located next to Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, this venue hosts concerts, bike nights, and special events, bringing in talented musicians from across the region. With a full bar, a laid-back crowd, and plenty of outdoor space, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a drink and live entertainment under the stars.

Waterfront Bar and Grill

This hidden gem has a spacious deck overlooking the Maryville-Alcoa greenway. Savor a full menu of steak, seafood and burgers while enjoying your favorite beer or cocktail. Smoking is allowed, but there’s also a non-smoking section.

Where’s your favorite place to grab a drink on the Peaceful Side? We’d love to hear from you. Be sure to tag us on social media (@PeacefulSmokies).

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Born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, with roots tracing back to Cades Cove, Emily Huffstetler is a proud Maryville College graduate and passionate storyteller of the Greater Smokies region.

Sweet Fall Treats on the Peaceful Side

Posted on October 11, 2024 by - Blog, Uncategorized

Fall in the Smokies isn’t just about scenic drives and hikes—it’s also a time to savor the season’s best flavors. With charming markets and cozy coffee shops, the Peaceful Side is brimming with autumnal treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. These are our top picks.

Photos courtesy of Amburn’s Market.

Amburn’s Market in Maryville is fully stocked with fall goodies, including apple and pumpkin butters, jelly pumpkins and pumpkin spice caramels, caramel and candy apples, creamed honey, apple cider and a variety of baked goods. Indulge in fresh pumpkin bars, pumpkin Biscoff cake, pumpkin bread, pumpkin roll slices, pumpkin spice yogurt pretzels or pumpkin whoopie pies.  

While you’re there, you can also pick up your fall decor. They have pumpkins and gourds, corn stalks, small scarecrows and mums. 

Photo courtesy of Apple Valley Mountain Village.

Apple Valley Mountain Village in Townsend has pumpkin fudge and pumpkin praline fudge. At the Apple Valley Cafe, enjoy their famous fried apple pie. 

Bear Grounds Coffee in Maryville is offering pumpkin spice lattes—hot, cold or frappe. They recommend adding brown sugar cold foam for the full fall effect.

Photo courtesy of Bigfoot Popcorn.

Bigfoot Popcorn in Maryville has a limited-edition pumpkin spice flavor, perfect for getting cozy and watching your favorite fall series. 

Photo courtesy of Blackhorse Pub & Brewery – Alcoa.

Blackhorse Pub and Brewery in Alcoa is offering Apple Crumb Crunch for dessert. 

Photos courtesy of The Dancing Bean.

The Dancing Bean in Townsend added the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Apple-achian Chai-der (apple cider and chai), Honey Bear Latte (butter pecan, honey and caramel) and Pumpkin Cinnamon Horchata to the fall menu. 

RT Lodge in Maryville has Caramel Apple Cake and Caramel Floating Island on the menu. 

Photos courtesy of Towns End Coffee.

Towns End Coffee in Townsend has several seasonal beverages, including Campfire Cold Brew (chocolate and marshmallow), The Cozy Pumpkin and Stars Hollow (salted caramel, toffee crunch and pumpkin). Pair your coffee with a pumpkin cream cheese muffin. 

Vienna Coffee House in Maryville is honoring local bakers with lattes that mimic their signature items for the month of October. They have lattes for Small Comforts Kitchen (gluten free) – Brown Sugar Cinnamon Hand Pie Latte (brown sugar and cinnamon), Crustic – Cardamom Bun Latte (brown sugar, honey, and cardamom) and Hammie’s Sammies – Vanilla Almond Macaron Latte (vanilla, almond, amaretto, and white chocolate).

Photo courtesy of the Walnut Kitchen.

The Walnut Kitchen in Maryville is serving the Tellico Grains Cinnamon Roll, topped with house bourbon caramel, bacon, walnuts and vanilla bean ice cream. 

Will you be trying any of these sweet treats? We’d love to hear about it. Be sure to tag us on social media (@peacefulsmokies). 

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Born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, with roots tracing back to Cades Cove, Emily Huffstetler is a proud Maryville College graduate and passionate storyteller of the Greater Smokies region.