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Bijou Theatre (Knoxville, Tennessee)
· 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here – you're looking at a place that's seen it all: the Bijou Theatre. Originally built in 1909 as part of the Lamar House Hotel, this theater has had a wild ride. The Lamar House Hotel itself has even older…
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William Blount Mansion
· 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! You're about to see the birthplace of Tennessee's government. This is Blount Mansion, home to William Blount, the only governor the Southwest Territory ever had. Blount, a signer of the U.S. Constitution,…
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Fire Station No. 5 (Knoxville, Tennessee)
· 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a minute! This isn't just *any* fire station – it's Knoxville's oldest, still serving the community since 1909. Back then, Mechanicsville was a growing area, and the city needed a dedicated firehouse. This…
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Old Customs House (Knoxville, Tennessee)
· 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just another pretty building; it's Knoxville's first ever federal building, completed in 1874! It served as both a Customs House and a Post Office. For nearly 60 years, this building was the hub of federal…
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Tennessee Theatre
· 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at this opulent 1928 movie palace, once Knoxville's first skyscraper, and imagine the roaring twenties. The Tennessee Theatre opened its doors in 1928 in the Burwell Building. The Burwell Building…
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Knoxville station (Louisville and Nashville Railroad)
· 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine bustling crowds, steam hissing, and the echoing whistle of a locomotive. This grand train station, built in 1905, once connected Knoxville to the rest of the country. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad built…
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Knox County Courthouse (Tennessee)
· 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the weight of history held within these walls – the Knox County Courthouse has been a silent witness to over a century of Knoxville's story. Built in 1886, this grand building served as the main courthouse for…
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James Park House
· 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine walking in the footsteps of Tennessee's first governor—the James Park House connects you to that early history! The foundation was laid in the 1790s by none other than John Sevier himself. Fast forward to 1812,…
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The Golden Sunsphere
· 19.3 mi
Knoxville's skyline is crowned by a giant gold ball on a stick, and locals wouldn't have it any other way. The Sunsphere is a 266-foot steel tower topped with a five-story golden globe, built as the symbol of the 1982…
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Knoxville, TN
· 19.3 mi · Local history
Knoxville, Tennessee, a city nestled in the Valley and Ridge Province, hums with a quiet energy. The oak-hickory forests surrounding the city seem to stand sentinel as reminders of the past. Long before it was named for…
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Mountain Dew Birthplace
· 19.3 mi · Things to Do
The neon-green soda was invented in Knoxville TN in 1940 as a whiskey mixer.
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Ivan Racheff House
· 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what happens when a successful businessman decides to make a house his personal statement? You're about to find out! The Ivan Racheff House started as a simple residence in 1902. But when Ivan Racheff,…
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Brabson's Ferry Plantation
· 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot was once the heart of a plantation that rivaled those of the Deep South. John Brabson II bought the ferry here in 1798, and for decades, he steadily grew his land holdings around it. By 1860,…
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Fort Sanders, Knoxville
· 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This quiet Knoxville neighborhood was once the scene of a desperate, bloody battle that determined the fate of the city. In November 1863, Confederate General James Longstreet launched a surprise attack on Fort Sanders,…
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Norris Dam
· 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This massive dam was the first major project of the Tennessee Valley Authority, transforming the region and providing power to millions. In 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority was created to bring economic development…
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Powell Valley Male Academy
· 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building witnessed the education of generations and even played a role in the Civil War. Built in 1827, the Powell Valley Male Academy, also known as the Speedwell Academy, was founded by George Shutter.…
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Wheatlands (Sevierville, Tennessee)
· 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when wheat fields stretched as far as the eye could see right here, giving this place its name: Wheatlands. This was once a bustling plantation, a testament to early Tennessee agriculture. Wheatlands…
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Douglas Dam
· 20.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just a pretty lake; it's a monument to American ingenuity under pressure. During World War II, the Tennessee Valley Authority needed more power, and fast. So, in 1942, they started building Douglas Dam on the…
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Claiborne County Jail
· 20.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
These imposing stone walls once held the fate of Claiborne County within. Built in 1819, this is the Claiborne County Jail. For over a century, this jail served as the county's primary detention facility, replacing an…
