Sharing resources for excellence in presenting the history, heritage and culture of East TN.

From a rough frontier settlement to a grand state capitol to the attractive city you see today, the history of Knoxville is a vivid tale of the trials and triumphs of a growing town and a growing nation. It's a wild and often surprising tale marvelously told by the city's most historic homes.

From log cabins to frame houses to stately stone mansions, these six Knoxville landmarks invite you into the past to experience the times and events that shaped them and the families that occupied them. Each is a chapter of history unto itself. And yet, together, they exemplify and celebrate the continuing pioneering spirit that created Knoxville and our great nation.

                   Welcome to our homes!