South Knoxville, Knoxville

#91 among attractions in Knoxville

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South Knoxville is the section of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, that lies south of the Tennessee River. It is concentrated along Chapman Highway, Alcoa Highway, Maryville Pike, Sevierville Pike, and adjacent roads, and includes the neighborhoods of Lindbergh Forest, Island Home Park, Old Sevier, South Haven, Vestal, Lake Forest, South Woodlawn and Colonial Village. South Knoxville is connected to Downtown Knoxville via four vehicle bridges: the James C. Ford Memorial Bridge, the Gay Street Bridge, the Henley Bridge, by some incorrectly called the Henley Street Bridge, and the J. E. "Buck" Karnes Bridge. Parts of South Knoxville were annexed by Knoxville in 1917. ()

Coordinates: 35°56'33"N, 83°54'39"W

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South Knoxville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neyland Stadium, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing, The Henley Bridge.

1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
30 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.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
26 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.
1.2 miN
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
30 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
28 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.
1.3 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
33 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.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville
29 min walk • The Gay Street Bridge is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot bridge is the oldest of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville, the other three being the Henley Street Bridge, the James E.
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville
29 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.
1.3 miN
Church, Architecture, Monuments and statues
First Baptist Church, Knoxville
33 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic church located in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The congregation was organized in 1843 by James and John Moses. After its first baptismal service in nearby First Creek, the church had 46 members, including 20 African-Americans.
1.3 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Ayres Hall, Knoxville
34 min walk • Ayres Hall is a central iconic and historic landmark building at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The building was designed by Miller, Fullenwider and Dowling of Chicago, and completed in 1921.
1.4 miNW
Auditorium, Library
Hodges Library, Knoxville
35 min walk • The John C. Hodges Library is the main library of the University of Tennessee. Located at 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, it is one of many libraries the University of Tennessee houses.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Candoro Marble Works, Knoxville
24 min walk • The Candoro Marble Works was a marble cutting and polishing facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established as a subsidiary of the John J.