Fort Sanders, Knoxville

Name: Fort Sanders
Address: Knoxville, United States

#45 among attractions in Knoxville

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Fort Sanders is a neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, located west of the downtown area and immediately north of the main campus of the University of Tennessee. Developed in the late 19th century as a residential area for Knoxville's growing upper and middle classes, the neighborhood now provides housing primarily for the university's student population. The neighborhood still contains a notable number of its original Victorian-era houses and other buildings, several hundred of which were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as the Fort Sanders Historic District. ()

Built: 1880 (144 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'33"N, 83°56'6"W

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Fort Sanders – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing.

0.6 miE
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
16 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...
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
16 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.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
20 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.
1 miE
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
26 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
15 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 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
27 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...
0.8 miNE
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
21 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.
0.9 miE
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
24 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
0.8 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
21 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.
0.9 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
25 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville
17 min walk • The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Built in 1963, exhibits focus on natural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, and local history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Sanders?

Nearby attractions include Taylor Law Center, Knoxville (8 min walk), Hodges Library, Knoxville (11 min walk), Ayres Hall, Knoxville (14 min walk), Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville (15 min walk).

How to get to Fort Sanders by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Sanders:

Bus

Highland Ave WB @ 17th St • Lines: 17 (2 min walk)
Clinch Ave WB @ 18th St • Lines: 42 (3 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (20 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (28 min walk)