General Building, Knoxville

Name: General Building
Address: Knoxville, United States

#63 among attractions in Knoxville

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The General Building, also called the Tennessee General Building or the First Bank Building, is an office high-rise located in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Constructed in 1925, the 14-story building is the only high-rise designed by Charles I. Barber, and has over the years housed the offices of dozens of banks, physicians, and various financial and architectural firms. The Lexington, Tennessee-based First Bank is the current anchor tenant. In 1988, the General Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and its role in Knoxville's commercial history. ()

Built: 1925 (99 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'47"N, 83°55'7"W

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Downtown KnoxvilleKnoxville United States

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General Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Thompson–Boling Arena.

~1720 ftW
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
17 min walk • Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games.
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
11 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
21 min walk • Thompson–Boling Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The arena opened in 1987. It is home to the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols basketball teams. Since 2008, it has been home to the Lady Vols volleyball team. It is named after B.
~1650 ftS
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
8 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
~1360 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Blount Mansion, Knoxville
7 min walk • The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, was the home of the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Blount, also a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S.
~1970 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
10 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
~550 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
3 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
~1550 ftNW
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
8 min walk • Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb, the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980.
~520 ftNE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
3 min walk • The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.
~1520 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
8 min walk • Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to General Building?

Nearby attractions include Old Customs House, Knoxville (1 min walk), Museum of East Tennessee History, Knoxville (2 min walk), Lawson McGhee Library, Knoxville (2 min walk), St. John's Cathedral, Knoxville (2 min walk).

How to get to General Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Building:

Bus

Church Ave WB @ Walnut St • Lines: 42, Blue Line Trolley (2 min walk)
Church Avenue EB @ Walnut • Lines: 42 (2 min walk)

Train

Jackson Terminal (12 min walk)
Three Rivers Rambler (14 min walk)