Knoxville Food Tours

East Tennessee native Paula Johnson has made herself an expert in Knoxville history, haute cuisine, hole in the wall eateries, and hidden culinary hot spots. Since creating Knoxville Food Tours in 2010, Paula has become an extremely experienced tour guide and has personally led over 1300 food tours, hosting guests from all over the country and the world. She has also served as a step on guide for bus groups touring Knoxville and the surrounding area. Paula is committed to providing high quality, educational and informative tours in Knoxville.

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Paula's first career in music education earned her the Permanent Professional Certificate in Piano Teaching from the Music Teachers National Association. She is now recognized as an Ambassador for Knoxville and Knox County by the City and County Mayors, the President of Visit Knoxville, and the Executive Director of the Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association. As a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Paula traces her local heritage back many generations. She has also been active in preserving the history of this area as a member of the East Tennessee Historical Society, Knox Heritage, and the Museum of Appalachia. Paula has enjoyed supporting local organizations such as the Peninsula Recovery Center as well as the national non-profit organization, No Kid Hungry.

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