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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Bleak House / Confederate Memorial Hall
3148 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919
Take a tour of this historic 1850s home, perched on the banks of the Tennessee River. Used as headquarters for Confederate General James Longstreet du...
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,...
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
700 Hall of Fame Dr., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915
Stop in to shoot some hoops at the only facility of its kind in the world dedicated to women's basketball. This is a great stop for visitors of all ag...
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....
East TN Crossing National Scenic Byway
Hwy 25E, Dandridge, TN
A Scenic Byway 83 miles. Hwy 25E runs thru Cherokee Lake area , south to Douglas Lake. The route is known as the Cherokee Warriors’ Path, original...
Farragut Museum
1408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut, TN, 37934
The Farragut Museum is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs, which tell the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. One of the highl...