"Knot your ordinary bed & breakfast."

Houseboats with Hospitality!

Nestled among the giant bluffs of Knoxville's downtown waterfront, our accommodations consist of a select fleet of privately owned vessels docked at Volunteer Landing Marina.

Each is tastefully appointed to provide as much comfort as a hotel but with an ambiance that will create memories that will last a lifetime. And during football season, check into reserving one of our vessels docked right in the middle of the VOL Navy!

Since 1998, Volunteer Landing Marina has been the premiere boating location in East Tennessee, offering year round accessibility and a virtual buffet of urban amenities unrivaled by other local and regional waterside facilities.

The boat owners who are associated with Tennessee Boat & Breakfast welcome the opportunity to share their vessel with you and all of the wonderful options you can experience during your stay, including front row seating for all of the activities that take place on our vibrant waterway that is connected to the Tennessee River, Fort Loudoun Lake, Lake Tellico & Watts Bar Lake.

On land, you will also be within walking distance of an enormous number of dining, entertainment, shopping and athletic venues located in our Historic Downtown, the Market Square District, The Old City and on the campus of The University of Tennessee.

Comfort Features

TYPICAL COMFORT FEATURES (specific features may vary depending on which boat is reserved)

  • Full Electric & Water Hookup (in covered slip)
  • Gas Powered Generator & Freshwater Tanks (at VOL Navy docks)
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning (in covered slip & at VOL Navy docks)
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Sleeping Quarters
  • Full Baths with Showers
  • Spacious Salon (Entertainment Area)
  • Satellite or Cable TV (in covered slip & at VOL Navy docks)
  • Internet Connection (in covered slip)
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen

Sailgating with the VOL Navy

Football weekends in Knoxville are always filled with the sights, sounds and scents that rekindle spirits and evoke perpetual optimism. For Kevin Jeske & Andrew Polyak, VOL Navy football weekends actually begin on Wednesday when the huge armada of cruisers, sailboats, houseboats & luxurious yachts begin to amass at the docks adjacent to Neyland Stadium on the Tennessee River. No “official” membership, permit, or reservation is required. These vessels just arrive and tie up to one another in rows extending from the dock - sometimes as far as 14 wide. And if you happen to occupy the first boat in a row, you have the privilege of serving as the “portal” to all the other boats in your row.

Aside from stylish orange & white attire, other familiar sights & sounds include the continuous arrival of boats, fond embraces & cheerful dialogue among good friends, lively music, TVs tuned to other gridiron action, onboard poker games and the constant flow of fervent fans proceeding toward the stadium. The pre-game anticipation and post-game jubilation following a win are beyond words.

Guest Resources

  • AVAILABILITY INQUIRY . . . Your online form to check the availability of a boat during the period of time you desire one. Complete the form and submit it. Soon, you will hear from us.
  • RENTAL AGREEMENT . . . Your online form to help secure your reservation after availability has been confirmed. Submit the form, print it out, sign it, and mail it with your Security Deposit.
  • What to Bring . . . A list of items you can expect to find on your boat and other items you may wish to consider bringing with you. Print this list to help you when it comes time to pack your bag!
  • Dock & Dine . . . A list with links to some of the many different recommended dining options that are available within walking distance of the marina.
  • Recreation & Diversion . . . A list with links to some of the many different recommended recreational options that are available within walking distance of the marina.
  • Mercantile & Services . . . A list with links to some of the many different recommended mercantile & services options that are available within walking distance of the marina.
  • Football Schedule . . . A link to the University of Tennessee Football Schedule, including all home games played at Neyland Stadium within walking distance of the marina.
  • Basketball Schedule . . . A link to the University of Tennessee Basketball Schedule, including all home games played at Thompson-Boling Arena within walking distance of the marina.
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