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 one of the Southeast's largest resources 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.
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East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
Read Full StoryThe Memorial is a public plaza with a formal arrangement of granite pillars bearing the names of 6,145 fallen heroes from 35 East Tennessee counties who died in military service during named…
Ewing Gallery
Read Full StoryOn-campus gallery with approximately 3000 square feet of exhibition space and 300 running feet of wall surface (walls 11' high, ceiling 20' high) and adjustable track lighting featuring contemporary…
Farragut Folklife Museum
Read Full StoryThe museum preserves the heritage of this historical community and includes a collection on Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first admiral of the U.S. Navy and Civil War hero.
Frank H. McClung Museum
Read Full StoryThis general-interest museum offers exhibits on archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee, Ancient Egypt, decorative arts, geology and fossils, the Civil War plus local and natural history.…
Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy
Read Full StoryThe Howard H. Baker, Jr. Museum provides a unique glimpse into the public policy process, through the “lens” of Senator Baker, accomplished public servant and avid photographer.…
Ijams Nature Center
Read Full StoryIjams Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center encompassing more than 275 acres of protected woodlands and meadows and the reclaimed Mead's Quarry site,…
James Agee Park
Read Full StoryDedicated in April of 2005, this park is at the heart of the Fort Sanders neighborhood that James Agee memorialized in his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "A Death in the Family." A beautiful park…
James White's Fort
Read Full StoryThe home of James White, founder of Knoxville, who settled here on a 1,000-acre grant. His first home, furnished with original tools and artifacts for the period, gives a glimpse into the…
Knox Heritage
Read Full StoryKnox Heritage advocates for the preservation of places and structures with historic or cultural significance. Visit Knox Heritage's website to find out more about walking tours of Knoxville's most…
Knoxville Market Square
Read Full StoryThe Market Square District is the site of the city's original city market area founded in 1854. The Square has been revitalized with shops.
