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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.


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East Tennessee Historical Society
601 S. Gay Street | PO Box 1629 | Knoxville, TN 37901-1629 | 865-215-8824
eths@eastTNhistory.org