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Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Non-refundable
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1 Hours to 1 Hours 30 Minutes
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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.
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
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
What To Expect
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
You'll stop briefly in front of the Melting Pot restaurant. You'll hear a bit about what the venue past as a nightclub.
• Admission Ticket Free
On this tour, you'll walk past Lonesome Dove and hear about the venue's past as a jazz club.
• Admission Ticket Free
You'll pass by Boyd's Jig and Reel restaurant and club. While you walk, you'll hear about its history and its connection to "Stick" McGhee.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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