Historical Sites
Bijou Theatre
The Bijou is Knoxville's oldest business building, dating to 1813 as a tavern and to the late 1830s as "the grandest hotel in the South". The Bijou is Tennessee's oldest theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bleak House/Confederate Memorial Hall
Completed in 1858 for Robert and Louise Franklin Armstrong, it served as headquarters of General James Longstreet, C.S.A., during the Siege of Knoxville in 1863.
Blount Mansion
Knoxville’s only National Historic landmark and built in 1792 as the home and territorial capitol of Governor William Blount, a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Guided tours and programs lead visitors into as well as the workings and intrigues of America’s early frontier government.
The Foundry
Built in 1865, and placed on the Historic Registry, the beautifully restored iron foundry today houses one of the finest gathering places for special events.
Fourth & Gill
This area serves as an excellent example of the neighborhoods that flourished in Knoxville during the last quarter of the 19th Century.
James White’s Fort
The home of James White who settled in Knoxville with a 1,000-acre land grant from the state of North Carolina. Includes White’s first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts from the period.
Mabry-Hazen House
The stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest collections of original artifacts including china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings.
Marble Springs State Historic Site
The 18th century home of Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier, accommodates various events, tours, and crafts demonstrating the lifestyle of East Tennessee during John Sevier’s time.
Old Gray Cemetery
Established in 1850 as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement, the thirteen acres contain many examples of Victorian art and architecture.
Ramsey House Plantation
Completed in 1797 by Knoxville’s first builder, Thomas Hope, and built of local limestone and marble, this Georgian-style house is furnished with period antiques reflecting the life of Ramsey and his family.
World’s Fair Park
Home of the 1982 World’s Fair, and with all its lovely landscaping, wide, open spaces and wonderful water features, the renovated park provides endless possibilities for celebrating life in life.
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