Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
St. James Hotel
Cradle of Country Music Tour
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018
1. St. James Hotel Marker
The St. James Hotel located on Wall Avenue, off of Market Square, was the site of several significant recordings with the Brunswick-Balke-Collander Company in 1929 and 1930.The Tennessee Ramblers, a family band from nearby Clinton, Tennessee, were among the musicians who recorded here. One of the band's members, Willie Sievers, was among the first professional female country music guitarists. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 35° 57.97′ N, 83° 55.175′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Avenue and Strong Street, on the right when traveling west on Wall Avenue. Marker is at the southeast corner of the block with Tennessee Valley Authority headquaters building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Birdwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Cormac McCarthy (within shouting distance of this marker); David Madden (within shouting distance of this marker); James Agee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knoxville's Market House
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018
2. St. James Hotel Marker
The Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters is in the background.
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Also see . . .
1. Brunswick Records. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Tennessee Ramblers (Tennessee Band). (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Postcard published by the Robert C. Manning Co., Knoxville (courtesy of the Boston Public Library), circa 1935
3. Hotel St. James
The above image, depicting the Hotel St. James, is actually only the left-most 40% of the postcard, as it also consisted of two other irrelevant images.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on June 9, 2018.
