Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville

Name: Knoxville National Cemetery
Address: 939 Tyson St, Knoxville, 37917-7143, United States
Telephone: +1 423-855-6590

#42 among attractions in Knoxville

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Knoxville National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established during the Civil War in 1863, the cemetery currently encompasses 9.8 acres, and as of the end of 2007, had 9,006 interments. The 60-foot Union Soldier monument, which stands in the eastern corner of the cemetery, is one of the largest Union monuments in the South. In 1996, the cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of a multiple properties submission for national cemeteries. ()

Coordinates: 35°58'31"N, 83°55'39"W

Address

939 Tyson StDowntown NorthKnoxville 37917-7143 United States

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+1 423-855-6590

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Knoxville National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville Museum of Art, Bijou Theatre.

1 miS
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
25 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...
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
30 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.
0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
24 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.
1.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
28 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...
0.7 miS
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
19 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.
1 miSE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
25 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.
0.9 miSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
22 min walk • The Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial is located at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It honors the women who campaigned for the state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to give women the right to vote.
~1290 ftSE
Church
St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville
7 min walk • St. John's Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 544 Broadway NW in Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, both individually and as a contributing property in the Emory Place Historic District.
~1580 ftE
Church
Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville
8 min walk • Central United Methodist Church is located at 201 East Third Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. On November 9, 2005, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and is listed as a contributing property within the Fourth and Gill Historic District.
~1980 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Knoxville
10 min walk • Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 416 Lovenia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the Fourth and Gill historic district. It was built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The sanctuary features high vaulted ceilings. The building currently houses a small Pentecostal congregation.
~700 ftSE
Cemetery
Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville
4 min walk • Old Gray Cemetery is the second-oldest cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in 1850, the 13.47-acre cemetery contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most influential citizens, ranging from politicians and soldiers, to artists and activists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Knoxville National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville (4 min walk), St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville (7 min walk), Emory Place Historic District, Knoxville (8 min walk), Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville (8 min walk).

How to get to Knoxville National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knoxville National Cemetery:

Bus

Broadway NB @ Central St • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)
5th Ave WB @ Cooper St • Lines: 12 (7 min walk)

Train

Jackson Terminal (15 min walk)