Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Tennessee Barn Dance

— Cradle of Country Music Tour —

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2018

1. The Tennessee Barn Dance Marker

Inscription. Known for its beauty and acoustics, Staub's Opera House was operating under the name of the Lyric Theatre when it played host in the 1940s to WNOX's legendary live weekend show, The Tennessee Barn Dance, which featured such local performances as famed comedian Archie Campbell. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 35° 57.756′ N, 83° 54.996′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and South Gay Street, on the right when traveling east on Cumberland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 South Gay Street, 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. Staub's Theatre (here, next to this marker); Russell Briscoe (here, next to this marker); Death of General William P. Sanders (a few steps from this marker); Lloyd Branson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. Kermit "Buck" Ewing (about 300 feet away); The Knoxville Girl (about 400 feet away); Knox County Spanish American War Monument (about 400 feet away); Site of First Block House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

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Peter Staub, Staub's Theatre. (Submitted on June 13, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2018

2. The Tennessee Barn Dance Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.