Emory Place Historic District, Knoxville

Name: Emory Place Historic District
Address: Knoxville, United States

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Emory Place Historic District, Knoxville

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The Emory Place Historic District is a historic district in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, located just north of the city's downtown area. The district consists of several commercial, residential, religious, and public buildings that developed around a late nineteenth century train and trolley station. The district includes the Knoxville High School building, St. John's Lutheran Church, First Christian Church, and some of the few surviving rowhouses in Knoxville. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. ()

Coordinates: 35°58'27"N, 83°55'21"W

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Downtown NorthKnoxville United States

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Emory Place Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
22 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...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
23 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 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
22 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.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
22 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...
0.6 miS
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
16 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.
0.7 miSE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
19 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.
0.7 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
17 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.
0.9 miS
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Knoxville
22 min walk • St. John's Cathedral located at 413 Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.
~300 ftW
Church
St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville
2 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.
~960 ftN
Church
Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville
5 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.
~1490 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Knoxville
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emory Place Historic District?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville (2 min walk), Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville (5 min walk), Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville (5 min walk), Fourth and Gill, Knoxville (7 min walk).

How to get to Emory Place Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emory Place Historic District:

Bus

5Th WB at King • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
5th Ave EB @ Central St • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Train

Jackson Terminal (9 min walk)