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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.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

End Point

End point

The tour ends outside the Knox County Courthouse.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

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. 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.
3. Lonesome Dove Knoxville
On this tour, you'll walk past Lonesome Dove and hear about the venue's past as a jazz club.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Access to our App for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Food and drink

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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