The 9 Lakes region is rich in quaint downtowns filled with historic and unique places to explore. Discover Civil War battlefields, museums or small towns that capture the spirit of our pioneering founders. From an 18th century village nestled in the mountains to a vibrant city square, you’ll find many places to explore and celebrate the history of East Tennessee.
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Blount Mansion
200 W. Hill Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902
"The first frame house built west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1792, this was the home of territorial Governor and signer of the U.S. Constitution,...
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern Rd., Townsend, Tennessee, 37882
Historic caverns with natural spring and guided tours. Gift shop in the entrance cooled by 58 degree air from the Caverns....
Fort Dickerson Park
3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SW, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
This is one of 16 earthen forts and battery positions that protected Knoxville during the Civil War and is said to have the best preserved earthworks....
Lenoir Historical Complex
Lower Clear Creek Road, Norris, TN, 37828
The Lenoir Museum contains artifacts from Early Americana which were collected for over 60 years by Will G. Lenoir and his wife Helen and donated by t...
Swaggerty Fort
2370-2442 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN, 37843
This fort is the only frontier blockhouse remaining on its original site in Tennessee. Built by James Swaggerty in 1787, it served as both shelter for...
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN, 37716
The Museum of Appalachia tells the story of our pioneer forebears, in their own words and through the artifacts they left behind. Built over a span of...