A REMINDER OF THE PAST AT EVERY CORNER ON A TRIP TO KNOXVILLE

The history of Knoxville is as wide as it is varied, and there are many attractions and areas that visitors can still enjoy today that offer a look back at the city’s history.  From seven historic homes to cemeteries, walking tours and museums that highlight Knoxville’s rich and vibrant past, there is so much to see during a visit to Knoxville. For more information about Knoxville attractions and activities, visit www.knoxville.org/play. 

Highlights of Knoxville’s Civil War History include:
 

EAST TENNESSEE HISTORY CENTER
As a regional history museum, the East Tennessee History Center brings visitors face to face with the region’s history makers. Start your Civil War trip in Knoxville at the center and explore exhibits including Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee that houses more than 500 objects. This permanent exhibit highlights the history and culture of East Tennessee during the past 250 years and includes a special section Divided Loyalties: Civil War, Brothers Against Brothers. For more information, visit www.easttnhistory.org.

FRANK H. MCCLUNG MUSEUM
This location on the University of Tennessee campus is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, local history and more. The museum is home to the exhibit The Battle of Fort Sanders which provides an overview of the national political situation in the fall of 1863 and then continues on with a focus on the role of East Tennessee during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the museum and find military artifacts and photographic portraitures. For more information, visit www.mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

KNOXVILLE CIVIL WAR GATEWAY
Opened in April 2012, the Knoxville Civil War Gateway is a resource to locals and visitors for all things related to local Civil War history.  Learn more about Civil War sites in the area, watch informative documentaries, or take a self-guided walking tour of downtown Knoxville.  The tour highlights nine stops in the downtown area including Blount Mansion, the Gay Street Bridge and more. A copy of the walking tour brochure can be picked up at the Gateway or be downloaded online at www.knoxcivilwar.org.

CIVIL WAR TOUR DRIVING TOUR
Knoxville was a city torn apart by the bitter divisions of the Civil War and, while fighting rages between the North and the South, East Tennesseans were in a Civil War amongst themselves.  The Divided Loyalties self-guided driving tour highlights some of Knoxville’s well-known Civil War sites including the historic Lamar House (now the Bijou Theatre), Fort Dickerson, Fort Sanders, the Armstrong Lockett House and more. A copy of the brochure can be picked up at the Knoxville Visitor Center.

FARRAGUT FOLKLIFE MUSEUM
The Farragut Folklife Museum holds a wealth of knowledge for visitors interested in learning more about the Farragut and Concord communities.  The Admiral David Glasgow Farragut collection highlights this first commissioned admiral of the United States Navy and includes Farragut’s personal possessions, photographs, manuscripts and more. Outside the museum, a Civil War Trails Historical Marker was dedicated to commemorate the Battle of Campbell Station fought on November 16, 1863. The plaza features a life-plus sized bronze statue of Farragut and Civil War era cannons. For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org.

OTHER KNOXVILLE INFORMATION:

ACCOMMODATIONS
Knoxville has a variety of accommodations to suit every visitors needs during their stay.  Choose between upscale accommodations, boutique hotels, bed & breakfasts and many other options for the perfect place to rest your head at night. For a complete listing of Knoxville area hotels, visit www.knoxville.org/stay.

DINING
Knoxville offers an eclectic mix of dining options for visitors, from comfort food to upscale restaurants or quaint cafes. For a complete listing of dining options, visit www.knoxville.org/dine.