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Turn Knoxville into a timed survival playground: an app-driven scavenger hunt sends you across Market Square and the Old City to collect points, complete zombie challenges, and outpace rival teams. Ideal for groups looking for a fast, social urban adventure.
Turn Knoxville into a timed survival playground: an app-driven scavenger hunt sends you across Market Square and the Old City to collect points, complete zombie challenges, and outpace rival teams. Ideal for groups looking for a fast, social urban adventure.
A Saturday afternoon in downtown Knoxville feels like a stage set: brick storefronts watch as teams fan out, phones buzz with clues, and the city’s alleys dare you to choose a faster route. The Zombie Scavengers game turns the familiar Market Square–Old City loop into a timed survival puzzle where every café receipt and civic statue can become a point-scoring trophy.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Knoxville, Tennessee
A Saturday afternoon in downtown Knoxville feels like a stage set: brick storefronts watch as teams fan out, phones buzz with clues, and the city’s alleys dare you to choose a faster route. The Zombie Scavengers game turns the familiar Market Square–Old City loop into a timed survival puzzle where every café receipt and civic statue can become a point-scoring trophy.
Knoxville’s streets carry layers of history — from its founding in 1791 and early river-trade economy along the Tennessee River to railroad-era growth and the World’s Fair legacy at World’s Fair Park. Geologically the city sits in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians; downtown is mostly flat, making it an easy walking grid punctuated by occasional steep streets toward Fort Sanders and the university.
Culturally the game taps into Knoxville’s playful, college-town energy: local murals, craft breweries, and corner eateries become part of the backdrop as teams work through app challenges while a remote host tracks progress.
Practical guidance: plan for about an hour of walking (roughly 1–2 miles depending on your route), wear comfortable shoes, and bring a charged smartphone and portable battery. Expect sidewalks, crosswalks, and some busy intersections; traffic awareness speeds up play. Use public transit or street parking near Market Square, and start earlier in the day to avoid evening crowds. The app logs points and lets you chat with a remote host if you get stuck — it’s equal parts sightseeing, strategy, and light competition. Great for groups, bachelorette parties, or a quick urban adventure that teaches you Knoxville’s blocks while you race to survive.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels — expect low-impact walking for up to 60 minutes
The standard game is 60 minutes long; total walking distance depends on route choices but is typically 1–2 miles.
Yes — the scavenger hunt runs through the Zombie Scavengers mobile app which delivers prompts, scoring, and remote-host chat.
Yes — it’s suitable for a wide range of ages; infants and small children can use strollers, and service animals are allowed.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start time; cancellations within 24 hours are not refundable.
Knoxville was established in 1791 and grew as a river and rail hub; World’s Fair Park remains a modern public space tied to the city’s 20th-century identity.
Play with care: keep public spaces clean, respect private property when hunting for items, and support local businesses rather than taking or damaging urban features.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A Saturday afternoon in downtown Knoxville feels like a stage set: brick storefronts watch as teams fan out, phones buzz with clues, and the city’s alleys dare you to choose a faster route. The Zombie Scavengers game turns the familiar Market Square–Old City loop into a timed survival puzzle where every café receipt and civic statue can become a point-scoring trophy.
A Saturday afternoon in downtown Knoxville feels like a stage set: brick storefronts watch as teams fan out, phones buzz with clues, and the city’s alleys dare you to choose a faster route. The Zombie Scavengers game turns the familiar Market Square–Old City loop into a timed survival puzzle where every café receipt and civic statue can become a point-scoring trophy.
Knoxville’s streets carry layers of history — from its founding in 1791 and early river-trade economy along the Tennessee River to railroad-era growth and the World’s Fair legacy at World’s Fair Park. Geologically the city sits in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians; downtown is mostly flat, making it an easy walking grid punctuated by occasional steep streets toward Fort Sanders and the university.
Culturally the game taps into Knoxville’s playful, college-town energy: local murals, craft breweries, and corner eateries become part of the backdrop as teams work through app challenges while a remote host tracks progress.
Practical guidance: plan for about an hour of walking (roughly 1–2 miles depending on your route), wear comfortable shoes, and bring a charged smartphone and portable battery. Expect sidewalks, crosswalks, and some busy intersections; traffic awareness speeds up play. Use public transit or street parking near Market Square, and start earlier in the day to avoid evening crowds. The app logs points and lets you chat with a remote host if you get stuck — it’s equal parts sightseeing, strategy, and light competition. Great for groups, bachelorette parties, or a quick urban adventure that teaches you Knoxville’s blocks while you race to survive.