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Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview
Experience Knoxville in a new way on a self-guided audio tour that looks at the city’s deep and dynamic heritage in the development of American country music.

Discover new stories about the talented musicians and songwriters who were born here or used the city as a springboard to fame, in Nashville and beyond. Some just came to play, while others left their mark in memorable ways. We’ll meet the truly famous, like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley, but also the more obscure performers and songwriters such as Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith. Along the way, you'll hear interesting facts and tales from Knoxville’s history and culture along the way, too.

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident curious about local history, which often connects to national history, this tour is the perfect primer to Knoxville’s Country Music roots. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with our Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
City: Knoxville
Sun 23 Feb
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Starting at $5.99
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $5.99
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What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Access to our App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All of these audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
What To Expect
1
The Mill and Mine
The tour briefly stops outside Mill and Mine. You'll learn about some of the building's history and hear about the famous musicians that have played there.
2
Visit Knoxville Visitors Center
You'll walk past the Knoxville Visitors Center and learn about how the main public room doubles as a radio studio for public radio station WDVX.
3
Market Square
You'll briefly stop outside of Market Square. There you'll hear about the square's history, its connection to live music and specific musicians.
4
Tennessee Theatre
You'll walk past the Tennessee Theatre and learn about its history. The theater has hosted some of country music's greats, from Steve Earle to Merle Haggard to the Everly Brothers.
5
Bijou Theater
You'll stop outside of Bijou Theatre to hear about its history. It is Tennessee's oldest secular auditorium and has hosted a wide variety of entertainers.
Show 2 more stops
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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