First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville

Name: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 620 State St, Knoxville, 37902-1216, United States
Telephone: +1 865-546-2531

#37 among attractions in Knoxville

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The First Presbyterian Church Graveyard is the oldest graveyard in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in the 1790s, the graveyard contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most prominent early residents, including territorial governor and Constitutional Convention delegate William Blount and Knoxville founder James White. In 1996, the graveyard was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 35°57'51"N, 83°54'58"W

Address

620 State StDowntown KnoxvilleKnoxville 37902-1216 United States

Contact

+1 865-546-2531

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First Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing.

0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
21 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.
~1420 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
7 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.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
25 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.
0.4 miS
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
10 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
~1220 ftS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Blount Mansion, Knoxville
6 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
14 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.
~670 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
4 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...
0.4 miW
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
11 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.
~1590 ftE
Museum devoted to female basketballers
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville
8 min walk • The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.
~440 ftW
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.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
11 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)

When is First Presbyterian Church open?

First Presbyterian Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8:45 am - 9:45 am & 11 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include James White's Fort, Knoxville (2 min walk), The Burwell, Knoxville (3 min walk), Museum of East Tennessee History, Knoxville (4 min walk), Bijou Theatre, Knoxville (4 min walk).

How to get to First Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Presbyterian Church:

Bus

State St WB at Church Avenue • Lines: 10, 11, 17 (1 min walk)
Church Ave WB @ Gay St • Lines: 42, Blue Line Trolley (3 min walk)

Train

Jackson Terminal (12 min walk)
Three Rivers Rambler (18 min walk)