With the smell of flowers in the air and the fresh new growth of plant life, walking in a botanical garden will always be refreshing. The UT Knoxville Gardens in Knoxville, Tennessee, is among the best gardens in Tennessee. With bursts of colors during different seasons and a beautiful place to get away from the city's business, it can be incredibly inviting. Make sure to bring your camera because you will want to capture the beauty and relive it time and time again.

Roaming around the lush green growth can be so rewarding when you have so many beautiful flowers to look out for.

This stunning property is available to the public to just enjoy the intricate design of every flower and plant. You can educate yourself on the various plant life, or just take in the scenery. Many different trails twirl and twist amidst the gardens with many different plants blooming and growing all around you.

Set pieces within the botanical garden make every section fun and interesting.

An old rusty car, a stone walkway, and bridges make for some fabulous points of interest along the way. They also make great places to take pictures with gorgeous backdrops. Various art will rotate throughout the garden so every time you go and explore this enchanted place you can find new things to look at.

A popular spot is the butterfly bench. This is the perfect example of what to expect while wandering in the garden.

The scenery is so magical that many people even book the area for weddings and special events.

If you have been there, then you know the charm and the allure of this botanical garden. Sit by the trickling fountain, smell every flower, or just take a relaxing stroll through the various trails.

UT Gardens is broken up into different sections, and we think the wetland section is simply fascinating.

It is tough to beat a good old boardwalk trail that allows you to get up close to some unique wetland plants without getting soaked. The tranquil cadence of water and the peaceful calm it brings makes this the perfect place to stop and reflect for a moment.

Kids are welcome, too, and there is even a perfect place for them. The Children’s Garden has fun hide-holes and platforms to climb and play on. This special garden can easily ignite the imagination of a child as they play.

The kid in me has always loved a good garden with a children's area. I get to play with my own kids in a place where they can evoke their imagination and sense of wonder. However, truth be told, I do a little bit of that myself. It is easy to allow the child like wonder to spark and rise in you as you witness the various places kids can play and have fun. It is just another enduring quality of the UT Garden.

You will want to take your time as you travel through the garden and get close to the flowers that are on display.

There is a massive amount of detail within every plant that can be appreciated only when you stop to take the time. Make the most of your time in the garden, and you will assuredly want to come back time and time again. A lesson I have learned from many of the great Tennesseans all around me is to slow down the pace of life and learn to appreciate the little things. We have an amazing world filled with wonderful glory and when you take the time to soak it in you'll find yourself fully satisfied.

UT Knoxville Gardens in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a beautiful way to unwind and spend the afternoon with a gorgeous backdrop. The gardens are open to the public, and the best part is admission is free. So make sure you slow things down a bit and spend some time in this incredible botanical garden. For more information, please visit the UT Gardens in Knoxville website. It should also be noted that there are two other wonderful gardens located in Jackson and Crossville, so make sure you find your way to the closest one to you.

For another out-of-this-world experience where you can immerse yourself in nature, book a night stay at the Ancient Lore Village right here in Knoxville.

To learn more about the city of Knoxville while you are exploring the gardens you should stick around for a little bit and take a local led Knoxville hidden gem tour.