Downtown in Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Chisholm Tavern
Photographed by Laura Troy, November 23, 2007
1. Chisholm Tavern Marker
Historic Chisholm Tavern
Erected 1790's
Sheltered many important
pioneers and explorers
who assisted in the founding
of the city of Knoxville
and in the establishing of
the State of Tennessee
Erected 1965 by members Blount Park Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 57.691′ N, 83° 54.863′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is in Downtown. It is on West Hill Avenue east of State St, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main St SW, Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chisolm's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Blount Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy Acuff & Hank Williams (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Johnson Office Plaza (about 500 feet away); C. Kermit "Buck" Ewing (about 500 feet away); Commemorating the Treaty of Holston (about 500 feet away);
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Also see . . . Stop Thirteen: John Chisholm's Tavern - Knoxville 1793 Historic Walking Tour. Pocket Sights website entry (Submitted on March 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. History and Architecture
This was the home of Captain John Chisholm, who came to Whites Fort in 1790 with Governor Blount. Chisholm bought a half-acre lot on Front Street and built his home there in 1792. It is believed that the architect of the Blount Mansion designed this tavern. It is situated in the same block as the Blount House and very much resembles it in details and construction. Perhaps, after his services to Governor Blount, the architect was retained in this wilderness town long enough to execute Mr. Chisholms tavern, the first hotel in Knoxville and now occupied by slum tenants.
The two storey frame house was built on a steep slope. At each gable end and on the kitchen “ell” are brick chimneys of the freestanding variety. The interior is typically of the Revolutionary Period: Sunburst mantel
R.J. Crisco, Historic American Buildings Survey, circa April 23, 1934
2. Historical Photograph - West View of "Chisholm Tavern"
This structure, though identified by an attached marker, may not be the original Chisholm Tavern.
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Please note: According to Ron Allen's research at the provided link, the historical pictures and this information are not actually about Chisholm Tavern. They are included here as historical record and information. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
R.J. Crisco, Historic American Buildings Survey, April 23, 1934
3. Historical Photograph - Southwest View of Chisholm Tavern
This structure, though identified by an attached marker, may not be the original Chisholm Tavern.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,027 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
