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The last Knoxville history page, for now

In Knoxville History by Knoxville History ProjectJuly 19, 2017leave a COMMENT

J.G. Sterchi ’s sesquicentennial , the library’s “Truth and Consequences” event, and more. (his two brothers were involved mainly in the early days). His Gay Street headquarters building is now …

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Knoxville’s Historic July

In Knoxville History by Knoxville History ProjectJuly 7, 2017leave a COMMENT

Don’t miss two unusual free exhibits about Knoxville history on UT’s campus. Take advantage of the summer lull on the University of Tennessee’s campus to witness two very interesting exhibits …

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The Origins of Knoxville’s Bicycling

In Knoxville History by Knoxville History ProjectJune 22, 2017leave a COMMENT

Bicyclists have been racing here more than 125 years! It’s unknown when the first bicycle arrived in Knoxville. Mayor Sam Heiskell once recalled buying his first bicycle on Market Square …

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The Origins of Knoxville Beer

In Knoxville History by Knoxville History ProjectJune 10, 2017leave a COMMENT

Knoxville Brewfest highlights new beers, but our brewing tradition goes way back. Beer became popular here with the immigration of German and Irish immigrants in the mid- 1800s. By 1869, Knoxville …

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Celebrate the 150th birthday of Knoxville’s first female journalist

In Knoxville History by Knoxville History ProjectMay 25, 2017leave a COMMENT

June 5 is the 150th birthday of Pattie Boyd (1867-1947). Although a woman named Elizabeth Roulsone became publisher of the Knoxville Gazette after her husband’s death in 1804, and ran …

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