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About the Fort
The birthplace of Knoxville, Knoxville’s first home founded in 1786. The Fort is one of the most visited historical sites in Knoxville. It is a museum home highlighted by the original 1786 residence of James White the founder of Knoxville.
Tour the Fort
A piece of 1786 in the middle of a modern city, downtown Knoxville Tennessee
Admissions: Adult: $10.00; AAA, Senior, Military Adult: $9.00; Child: $5.00 (5-17)
Hours
December – March
Monday to Friday (Closed Saturday & Sunday December thru March)
10:00am – 4:00pm
Last admission at 3:00pm
April – November
Monday to Saturday
9:30am – 5:00pm
Last admission at 4:00pm
Create Your Own Event
- Civic Club Meeting
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Tailgates
- Cocktail/Wine Tastings
- Food Events
- Craft Show
- Use your imagination
- Civic Club Meeting
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Tailgates
- Cocktail/Wine Tastings
- Food Events
- Craft Show
- Use your imagination
Minimum rental starts at $200.
Support the Fort
We have been a part of the Knoxville community since the beginning, we were the beginning!
