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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Rugby Natural Area
5517 Rugby Highway,, Rugby, TN, 37732
There are ten trails in Rugby totaling 10.5 miles. These trails are rated easy to difficult. You can schedule a guided walk for the State Natural Are...
Clinch Mountain Overlook
190 Lookout Mountain Rd, Thorn Hill, TN, 37881
This site of memorial and ceremonial services, overlooking the Bean Station Civil War Battlefield and lakeside Bean Tavern, is the most photographed v...
Andrew Johnson Tailor Shop
8095 Rutledge Pk., Rutledge, TN, 37861
U.S. President Andrew Johnson, as a young man, operated a small tailor shop in Rutledge. A replica of his shop stands in front of the Grainger County ...
Crescent Bend House & Gardens
2728 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919
Also known as the Armstrong- Lockett House, this 1834 home was once the centerpiece of a 600-acre farm. Today, it displays decorative arts from the 17...
Historic Ramsey House
2614 Thorngrove Pk., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37914
This 1797 home was built by Thomas Hope for Colonel Francis A. Ramsey, one of the founders of Blount College, now the University of Tennessee. His son...
Green McAdoo Cultural Center
101 School Street, Clinton, TN, 37716
On August 27, 1956, twelve young people in Clinton, Tennessee walked into history and changed the world. They were the first students to desegregate a...