Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville

Name: Old Gray Cemetery
Address: 543 N Broadway St, Knoxville, 37917-7408, United States
Telephone: +1 865-522-1424

#36 among attractions in Knoxville

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Old Gray Cemetery is the second-oldest cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in 1850, the 13.47-acre cemetery contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most influential citizens, ranging from politicians and soldiers, to artists and activists. The cemetery is also noted for the Victorian era marble sculpture and elaborate carvings adorning many of the grave markers and headstones. In 1996, the cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1850 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 35°58'26"N, 83°55'33"W

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543 N Broadway StDowntown NorthKnoxville 37917-7408 United States

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+1 865-522-1424

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Old Gray Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville Museum of Art, Bijou Theatre.

1.4 kmS
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...
1.6 kmSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
27 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
1.3 kmS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
21 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
1.5 kmSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
24 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
~990 mS
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
16 min walk • Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb, the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980.
1.3 kmSE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
21 min walk • The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.
1.2 kmSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
19 min walk • The Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial is located at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It honors the women who campaigned for the state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to give women the right to vote.
~220 mE
Church
St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville
4 min walk • St. John's Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 544 Broadway NW in Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, both individually and as a contributing property in the Emory Place Historic District.
~440 mNE
Church
Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville
7 min walk • Central United Methodist Church is located at 201 East Third Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. On November 9, 2005, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and is listed as a contributing property within the Fourth and Gill Historic District.
~590 mNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Knoxville
10 min walk • Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 416 Lovenia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the Fourth and Gill historic district. It was built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The sanctuary features high vaulted ceilings. The building currently houses a small Pentecostal congregation.
1.4 kmSE
Church, Cemetery
First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville
23 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church Graveyard is the oldest graveyard in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in the 1790s, the graveyard contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most prominent early residents, including territorial governor and Constitutional Convention delegate William Blount and Knoxville founder James White.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Gray Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville (4 min walk), St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville (4 min walk), Emory Place Historic District, Knoxville (5 min walk), Central United Methodist Church, Knoxville (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Gray Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Gray Cemetery:

Bus

Broadway NB @ Emory Place • Lines: 22 (4 min walk)
5th Ave EB @ Cooper St • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)

Train

Jackson Terminal (12 min walk)