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James White, the founder of Knoxville, established his home here in 1786 as a fort and cluster of cabins. By 1791, the community was renamed Knoxville and enjoyed status as capital of the Southwest Territory. By 1794, the town was home to Blount College, known today as the University of
The "Birthplace of Country Music" and the home to the "Bristol Motor Speedway". On the border of Tennessee and Virginia, where rivers flow and mountains whisper, a city is about to be birthed. Joseph Anderson, a man with vision in his eyes and a fiddle clutched in his hand, lays
Kingsport was developed after the Revolutionary War, at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Holston River. In 1700's it was known as "Salt Lick" for an ancient mineral lick. QUICK NAVIGATION Top Attractions in Kingsport Introduction to Kingsport Weather &
One of Greene County’s most famous citizens, President Andrew Johnson, moved from North Carolina to Greeneville in 1826, and set up a tailor’s shop. In 1829 he was chosen as alderman and in 1834 he became Greeneville’s mayor. During the next 30 years he served in both the Tennessee and
East Tennessee is home to a number of beautiful national and state parks. Here are a few of the most popular ones: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. It is
Family entertainment, 9' Brunswick Gold Crown Tables, ping pong, darts, corn hole, and TV's. Full bar and menu available. Private party rentals & catering. HOURS SUNDAY – 3:00pm til 11:00pm MONDAY – 5:00pm til 11:00pm TUESDAY – 5:00pm til 11:00pm WEDNESDAY – 5:00pm til 11:00pm THURSDAY
Andrew Johnson bought the land that comprises the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in 1852. According to family tradition, Johnson enjoyed coming to this spot for peace and meditation. It afforded superb and unpopulated views of the mountains in the distance. Because of its height and unobstructed view of the railroad,
David (Davy) Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, and politician. He was born near the town of Limestone, Tenn. in 1786. David Crockett Birthplace State Park commemorates the birthplace of this famous Tennessean. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County. While serving in Congress, he fought for his people’s right to
The ETSU Gray Fossil Site & Museum! Together with our partner, the Hands On! Discovery Center, we are a dynamic hub for science and education in northeastern Tennessee. The world-class paleontological site in our backyard preserves a one-of-a-kind window into the Appalachian Highlands five million years ago and makes our museum
Surgoinsville River Front Park in the heart of the town runs along the Holston River. The Park features a zero depth entry into the river, covered swings, a horseshoe course, stage, and walking trails including Civil War trail markers. The park also features Surgoinsville’s annual river front festival with live
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