Why Does Knoxville Matter?
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25 ways we've made a difference in 225 years
25 ways we've made a difference in 225 years
Knoxville is now 225 years old plus some. This 2016 publication by the Knoxville History Project celebrates Knoxville’s quasquibicentennial and identifies 25 significant developments where Knoxville made history and why this city matters.
Knoxville is now 225 years old plus some. This 2016 publication by the Knoxville History Project celebrates Knoxville’s...
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Celebrate Black History
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Black History Month
Black History Month
Learn more about Black history and attractions, Black-owned businesses and upcoming events.
Learn more about Black history and attractions, Black-owned businesses and upcoming events.
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Visit Knoxville's 7 Historic Homes
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Historic Homes
Historic Homes
From log cabins to frame houses and stately stone mansions, these seven Knoxville homes invite you to step back in time and experience firsthand the history of Knoxville. Save by purchasing a combo pass for all seven homes, including James...
From log cabins to frame houses and stately stone mansions, these seven Knoxville homes invite you to step back in time and...
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How TN Helped Ratify the 19th Amendment
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Womens Suffrage
Womens Suffrage
Tennessee played a pivotal role in gaining the right to vote for women. By March of 1920, 35 states had ratified the 19 th amendment, one state shy of the three-quarters required for national ratification. The State of Tennessee provided the...
Tennessee played a pivotal role in gaining the right to vote for women. By March of 1920, 35 states had ratified the 19 th...
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Learn More about Knoxville's History
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Knoxville History Project
Knoxville History Project
Discover a new way of experiencing Knoxville history online. Local history at your fingertips for both residents and visitors. Find all facets of Knoxville history including Downtown, Communities, Industry, Music, Arts, Literature, Culture...
Discover a new way of experiencing Knoxville history online. Local history at your fingertips for both residents...
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Ken Burns COUNTRY MUSIC
Ken Burns COUNTRY MUSIC
Ken Burns tells the story of "Country Music" in his latest PBS documentary, but nothing compares to standing in the places where that history was made. While in Knoxville, use this passport to make your country music pilgrimage...
Ken Burns tells the story of "Country Music" in his latest PBS documentary, but nothing compares to standing...
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