Historic Knoxville: The Curious Visitor's Guide to Its Stories and Places

by Jack Neely

A comprehensive and engaging guide for both visitors and residents, Historic Knoxville offers a wide-raging guided tour to scores of places and institutions relevant to the city's little known but endlessly fascinating history.

187 pages, Paperback

Published December 17, 2018

Reviews

[Joel Kramer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a delightful little tour through Knoxville. Not only was it informative, but Neely also throws in a lot of little asides and historical details about each place that really makes Knoxville history seem more vibrant and engaging. As a person who has lived in Knoxville for many years, and passes some of these buildings, parks, cemeteries, and churches every day, this was fascinating.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting (but short) book about Knoxville and its history with some nice photographs. This book was more focused on certain demographics than others, and I would have liked more emphasis on women's history, Civil Rights, and indigenous history in Knoxville.

[Taylor Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look, I’m a history buff. You’re telling me there’s a whole history book specific to my home of Knoxville, Tennessee covering the buildings, neighborhoods and stories that make the Scruffy City unique? I’m sold. Take my money, Jack Neely.

Jack Neely and Paul James run the nonprofit Knoxville History Project. My store has been proud to have them in for author events and carry their books. They are truly the history keepers of the 865. If you live in Knoxville and you’re interested in local history, you should read every book they’ve ever put out.