Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Knoxville, US
50% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1-1.5 hours
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Audio guide in English
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Lifetime access to tour
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Offline access to audio
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Private tour experience
Explore Knoxville's rich Country Music heritage with a self-guided audio tour, featuring stories of legendary musicians and songwriters.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Lifetime access to this tour in english -
Access to our app for android and ios
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Excluded
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Smartphone and headphones -
Food and drink
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Transportation
Explore Knoxville's rich Country Music heritage with a self-guided audio tour, featuring stories of legendary musicians and songwriters.
Highlights
- Discover Knoxville's Country Music heritage
- Learn about famous musicians and songwriters
- Explore Knoxville's history and culture
- Enjoy a self-guided walking tour at your own pace
- Experience the connection between local and national history
Meeting Point
The tour starts outside the former WIVK Radio Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
319 N Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917 , United States
End Point
The tour ends outside the Knox County Courthouse.
300 Main St SW, Knoxville, TN 37902 , United States
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.
The Melting Pot
You'll stop briefly in front of the Melting Pot restaurant. You'll hear a bit about what the venue past as a nightclub.
Lonesome Dove Knoxville
On this tour, you'll walk past Lonesome Dove and hear about the venue's past as a jazz club.
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start at WIVK Radio Station. -
Download the app before arrival.
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End your tour at Knox County Courthouse.
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Bring headphones for a better experience.
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Explore nearby restaurants after the tour.
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