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.
Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
Read Full StoryOriginal home of the Governor John Sevier includes loom house, tavern, smokehouse and half-cantilever barn.
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…
The Rachmaninoff Statue
Read Full StoryStanding in the southwestern corner of the World's Fair Park : 12-foot statue of Russian composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff was donated to Knoxville by Viktor Bokarev, the Russian sculptor who…
University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame
Read Full StoryOn-campus museum honoring more than 100 years of accomplishments by the UT Volunteer football team.
Volunteer Landing & Marina
Read Full StoryA one-mile promenade along the Tennessee River with refreshing waterfalls and fountains, historical markers and three locally owned restaurants. Also, the location of the Star of Knoxville riverboat…
