This is the waterwheel that was built in the early 1920's that pumped water from a nearby spring to this new subdivision. It is on the register of historic places.Â
Marble Springs was home to Tennessee's first governor, John Sevier. Marble Springs takes visitors back in to the time when Tennessee was a wild frontier. The site offers various programs and activities that educate school kids as well as adults to what life was like back in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Visit their website for more info on upcoming events.
One of seven historic homes in Knoxville is the Mabry-Hazen House. This beautiful house served as headquarters for both the Confederates as well as the Union forces during the Civil War as it sits high upon a hill overlooking downtown Knoxville. Mabry-Hazen also has events which are open to the public. They range from house tours, to Civil War events with reenactors which are dressed in period clothing. Check out their calendar for upcoming events via their webpage. Christmas is a great time to visit Mabry and all the other houses as they are decorated as they were back then.