Cross Paths With Some Wicked Cool Cats
Join us for a Cool Cat scavenger hunt and enjoy some family-friendly fun in Downtown Knoxville! Our nine clever felines are hiding in windows throughout the district—when you find one, you’ll know you’re someplace wicked cool.
Win some Wicked Cool prizes.
Once you find a Wicked Cool Cat, scan the QR code in the window and register to win prizes (the more Cool Cats you find, the more chances to register and win). We’ll be giving away over $500 in gift cards to some of your favorite downtown businesses with winners announced on social media the week of November 4.
In storefront windows through October 31.
The clues you’ll need to get rolling are below. Take a sunny afternoon (or a ghostly good evening) and enjoy some of the fun that downtown has to offer. Want a downloadable clue sheet? Click here for clues and tips.
Wicked Cool Cat #1
Wicked cool kitty forgets all his troubles
By sipping some tea full of cheese foam and bubbles.
xOnce you visit this Asian eatery and drinkery on Gay Street, you’ll never say goodbye.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Hello Teahouse — 722 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #2
This cat loves a pita—she thinks it's good karma
To eat tasty hummus and gobble shawarma.
xThis welcoming spot on Walnut Street was named the Nicest Place in America by Reader's Digest.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Yassin's Falafel House — 706 Walnut Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #3
Our cat visits Gay Street with one simple wish:
A tasty new blend she can sprinkle on fish.
xIf you can steep it, shake it, or spoon it, you'll find it here.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Spice & Tea Exchange— 522 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #4
This cool kitty swears that some lavender oil
Gives his fur a nice sheen and his tail a tight coil.
xMake a trip to Union Avenue to stock up on supplements, healthy snacks, and essential oils to keep your fur shiny.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Eddie's Health Shoppe — 455 Union Avenue.
Wicked Cool Cat #5
Cool kitty's sweet tooth is mad for this shop
With a rainbow of candies and signature pops.
xThis Market Square destination is out of this world.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Rocket Fizz — 7 Market Square.
Wicked Cool Cat #6
This fun-loving cat always stays in his lane
He's a true "alley cat," as is perfectly plain.
xCool Cat's cozy hangout will straight-up bowl you over.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Maple Hall — 414 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #7
Our cool cat respects the community vibe
Where makers drink coffee as part of a tribe.
xCelebrate Knoxville artisans with a cuppa Joe or maybe a nice house plant.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Jacks of Knoxville — 133 S Gay Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #8
This Wicked Cool kitty has low-country tastes
She won't let a crab cake of shrimp go to waste.
xTuck into some comfort food at this Old City kitchen and bar.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at Southern Grit — 126 S Central Street.
Wicked Cool Cat #9
Wicked Cool Cat's a creative at heart
He prefers to buy gifts that support local art.
xKnoxville-themed treasures abound at this Jackson Avenue shop.
xYou'll find this Wicked Cool Cat at RALA — 112 W Jackson Avenue.
Thanks!
Thanks to Graphic Creations for the wicked cool printing. And to nine downtown property owners for hosting our cool cats!