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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David Hall Cabin
830 Old Edgemoor Lane, Clinton, TN, 37716
Built in 1799, this cabin, which included a home, inn and tavern, was home to an American Revolutionary War Veteran. If the walls of this cabin could ...
City of Wartburg
3084 Morgan County Highway, Wartburg, TN, 37887
Founded in 1845 by 15 families of German-Swiss settlers, the town is named for the Wartburg Castle in Germany. Many area residents still hold the drea...
James White's Fort
205 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902
Revolutionary War veteran James White was given a land grant of 1,000 acres for his service, he built his two-story log house on the present site of K...
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...
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...
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...