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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East Tennessee History Center
601 S. Gay St., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902
"See the first rifle of Davy Crockett, America's frontier hero and Tennessee's native son. Walk along a re-creation of the city's early 1900 street co...
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...
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...
Sunsphere
810 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902
This world-famous sky tower was the centerpiece of the 1982 World's Fair. Today, it provides amazing views of downtown and has become the signature of...
Christy Mission
1425 Chapel Hollow Road, Del Rio, TN, 37727
set in the fictional Appalachian village of Cutter Gap, Tennessee, in 1912. The novel was inspired by the story of the journey made by her own mother,...
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...