As you can see from the title, I live in Knoxville, TN. I am in the process of putting an addition onto my home which is going to house a large play area (pool table, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey) and a dedicated home theater.

I think I want to put a pinball machine or two in there as well. I've learned a lot in the last few days of looking over this site and reading a lot. However, I have a couple of problems....

1. I'm not really sure where in Knoxville to go to see/play some of these great sounding machines I've been reading about. (all me and one of my sons have played so far was Big Buck Hunter Pro and Games-N-Things)
2. I want to buy a machine(s) which will have some longevity of play but also be fun for people who come over.
3. Ideally, I would like a pin which will at least hold its value over time if not increase in value.
4. I have money to spend but not an unlimited amount. Funds will be spent on A/V equipment and building the structure so if I try to convince my wife I have to spend $15k on a pinball machine she will probably think I'm nuts. I would like to keep my budget to $5k if possible on something that is either newer (Spiderman?) or something nicely restored.

With all this going through my head, I don't even know where to start as I've never played any of these machines.

Does anyone know a place in K-town to play some of these pins? Any suggestions for a newb such as myself? I want something that I will like so much I will feel compelled to buy more

Thanks for your help!

Yeah, the map was very helpful. Looks like there are a couple of bar/grill downtown which have a few. Looks like I might need to grab lunch and a pint tomorrow or Tuesday when I'm working downtown!