Farragut Folklife Museum

The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of photographs and artifacts that tell a story of the history of the Farragut and Concord communities.  One of the highlights of the Museum is the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Collection.  Admiral Farragut, the first commissioned Admiral of the United States Navy and best known for his statement, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead," was born in this area on July 5, 1801.  This nationally sought after collection houses artifacts such as Farragut's personal china, uniform ornamentation, family photographs, manuscripts, letters of interest and a large collection of scrimshaw.  The Museum also exhibits objects of memorabilia, history of local schools, churches and community, railroad artifacts and changing exhibits of interest to the community.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-4:30. Groups by appointment.

Address:
11408 Municipal Center Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: 865-966-7057

Website: http://www.farraguttn.com/museum/index.htm

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