History & Heritage
Knoxville has been home to its share of drama and famous folks from the history books.
Discover a rich history of musical milestones and military masterminds, literary lights and ghoulish ghost stories. Knoxville's walking tours, carriage rides, and historical homes and sites keep history alive and meaningful for all ages and interests. Trace your family history at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville which houses the Southeast's largest resource for genealogical research or explore the history of Knoxville's seven historic homes of the Civil War and the First Frontier. Want to get a gander at Davy Crockett's famous rifle, Old Betsy? Our museums, tours and other historic sites will add immeasurably to your visit.
Mabry-Hazen House Museum and Civil War "Bethel Cemetery"
Read Full StoryThe Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on five acres atop Mabry Hill and includes the four acre Civil War Bethel Cemetery. This stately, elegant…
Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
Read Full StoryOriginal home of the Governor John Sevier includes loom house, tavern, smokehouse and half-cantilever barn.
Museum of Appalachia
Read Full StoryThe Museum of Appalachia is a living history museum of pioneer, frontier, and early artifacts of mountain life in the Southern Appalachians.
NavCal River Rides - Trace 1
Read Full StoryNavCal Marine Services LLC is proud to present a 19 passenger pontoon, excursion, river cruise boat at 300 Neyland Drive in Knoxville TN. Trace the history of the Tennessee River aboard…
Old City Historic District
Read Full StorySurrouding the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Central Street at the north end of downtown district.
Old Gray Cemetery
Read Full StoryThis Victorian cemetery, established in 1850, lets you take a walk through Knoxville's history. The marble city memorializes many of the political figures that shaped the city and region.
Ramsey House Plantation
Read Full StoryCompleted in 1797 for Col. Francis A. Ramsey, a pioneer settler of Knoxville. Built of local limestone and marble, this Georgian-style home is furnished with period antiques reflecting the life…
Rossini Festival (May 4-6)
Read Full StoryOne of the Southeast's most alluring cultural attractions, Knoxville Opera's Rossini Festival brings a taste of Europe to East Tennessee and celebrates the color, fun and excitement of opera and…
Sunsphere
Read Full StoryThis unique Knoxville landmark was built for the 1982 World's Fair. Visit the Sunsphere's newly reopened observation deck for great 360-degree view of downtown Knoxville and beyond.
Tennessee Theatre
Read Full StoryThe beautiful Tennessee Theatre is a jewel of historic Knoxville, located in the heart of Downtown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official State Theatre of…
