Top 10 Historic Sites in Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)

The original Pioneer structure of Knoxville's founder.

The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located atop Mabry's Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee. Built in 1858, three generations of the same family resided in the Italianate-style home overlooking downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, and Great Smoky Mountains. The museum showcases one of the largest original family collection in America with over 2,000 original artifacts on display. Furnished and decorated in the style of several decades, Mabry-Hazen gives a rare view into 130 years of Knoxville history. Learn about the origins of Knoxville's iconic Market Square, the bitter divisions of the Civil War, the infamous 1882 Gunfight on Gay Street, a mountain city in the New South, the scandalous 1934 breach of promise and seduction trial, and much more through the rich, colorful lives of the Mabry and Hazen families.

Last tour begins at 3 pm. Historic Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville's first builder, Thomas Hope, for Francis Alexander Ramsey. It was known at that time as the finest home in Tennessee. The house, constructed of Tennessee pink marble, is significant for its original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection. Ramsey House was bought in 1952 by the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities, along with one acre of land. Today, the site consists of 101.5 acres, a historic house restored and furnished to the period of Francis A. Ramsey's occupancy, and a Visitor Center located in a beautiful country setting.

The Historic Bleak House provides a romantic Italian Tuscany Villa Style, making it the perfect venue for your upcoming Wedding, Reception, Baby Shower, Business Meeting/Event, Bridal Shower/Luncheon, Photo Shoot, and much more! The tiered gardens behind the house feature flat, grass terraced levels that descend toward the Tennessee River. The Bleak House is also known as the "Confederate Memorial Hall." During the War Between the States, This house served as headquarters for Confederate Lt. General Longstreet until December 1863. The house still bears whispers from the past, visible through bullet holes that remain in and outside the house, original wall artwork done by soldiers in the Lookout Tower, as well as other fascinating remnants that you will find by attending a House History Tour. Tours are on Wed. & Fridays from 1-3:30. This house is listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places. ***Mention this ad for 15% off in Gift Store.