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Fort Dickerson

This is one of 16 earthen forts and battery positions that protected Knoxville during the Civil War and is said to have the best preserved earthworks. From here, get a great view of the whole city, the high ridges beyond Fountain City and the Great Smoky foothills.

Fort Dickerson

3000 Ft. Dickerson Rd.
Knoxville, TN
United States

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Nearby Attractions

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Eat & Drink

Kaizen, Knoxville

Kaizen

Calhoun's on the river restaurant

Calhoun's on the River

Best Ribs in America

Chesapeake's restaurant in TN

Chesapeake's

Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Voted Knoxville's Best Seafood !

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Places to Stay

Bed & Breakfast

Maplehurst Inn Bed & Breakfast

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Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

We’re in downtown Knoxville, overlooking World’s Fair Park and a short walk from The Sunsphere. Market Square is less than a mile away. The University of Tennessee is a short drive from our door. Enjoy our onsite restaurant and bar. Pets are welcome.

Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show

Unique Gifts and Excellent Craftsmanship November 20-22, 2015 in Knoxville

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Things to Do

Three Rivers Rambler Depot

The Three Rivers Rambler

Scenic train excursion in Knoxville, TN

Bijou Theatre

Arts & Entertainment

Bijou Theatre

The Bijou Theatre is one of East Tennessee’s oldest and most revered performance venues

Volunteer Landing

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