Visit the History Center
Street Address
East Tennessee History Center
601 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
For directions to the East Tennessee History Center and information about parking, please click here.
Museum of East Tennessee History
voice 865-215-8830
Hours
| Monday-Friday |
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. |
The Museum of East Tennessee History is CLOSED in observance of New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Admission
| Adults |
$5.00 |
| Seniors |
$4.00 |
| Children 16 & Under |
FREE |
FREE ADMISSION on Sundays for all visitors. For information about group tours, please click here.
East Tennessee Historical Society
voice 865-215-8824 | fax 865-215-8819
mail P.O. Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901
Administrative Office Hours
| Monday-Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
For a list of the East Tennessee Historical Society's staff, please click here.
RESEARCH: Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
voice 865-215-8801 |
website click here
Hours
| Monday |
12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday-Friday |
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday |
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
There is no fee for library use; however, copy fees may apply.
RESEARCH: Knox County Archives
voice 865-215-8800 | website click here
Hours
| Monday-Friday |
8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. |
There is no fee for library use; however, copy fees may apply.
Nearby Attractions and Restaurants
Want to visit other attractions near the East Tennessee History Center? Need a break from research or want to combine lunch or dinner wtih a visit? Several attractions, from historic homes to unique retail stores, and restaurants, from sidewalk cafes to fine dining options, are located within steps of the History Center.
For a complete guide to nearby attractions and restaurants, please
click here to visit the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation website.