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Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902

Hampton Inn Suites Knoxville Downtown
618 West Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

Holiday Inn Select Knoxville
525 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

Crowne Plaza Knoxville
401 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902

Marriott Knoxville
500 Hill Avenue Southeast
Knoxville, TN 37915

Four Points Knoxville
1109 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

Americas Best Value Inn Chilhowee
3207 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914

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About Music Row

Present-day Knoxville is located near the center of the Great Valley of East Tennessee. Its location, in the heart of the valley and at the headwaters of the Tennessee River, make the city a center for the region's economy, culture, and history.

Before European settlement, the valley was the hunting grounds of the Cherokee Indians. James White, the founder of Knoxville, established his home here in 1786 as a fort and cluster of cabins. By 1791, the community was renamed Knoxville and enjoyed status as capital of the Southwest Territory. By 1794, the town was home to Blount College, known today as the University of Tennessee.

In the 1800s, Knoxville took advantage of its river access, railroad connections, and geographical location to become one of the leading distributing centers in the south. These same assets would make Knoxville a prize to be fought for during the American Civil War. Like the rest of the state, Knoxville was divided between the blue and the gray.

After the war, Knoxville rebuilt its economy through commerce, industry, and natural resources that included lumber, coal, and marble. Those natural resources and river-generated power helped establish Knoxville as an important "New Deal" city in the early 20th century, as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and as headquarters to the Tennessee Valley Authority. In 1982, Knoxville was host to a World's Fair and 11 million visitors. The theme, "Energy Turns the World," reflects the city's prominent role in technology.

Today, Knoxville is home to pioneers in industry, leaders in the arts, and traditionalists working to preserve our heritage. Knoxville's culture and history can be explored and discovered in its 20 museums, numerous performing arts venues, and its historic neighborhoods.

Living in Downtown Knoxville is like having the world at your front door. Shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment are all a short stroll away. Watch parades, fireworks and city lights from your living room window. Historic buildings, modern lofts and high-rise apartments are all home to downtown residents. More than 1500 people call Downtown home, ranging from families, young professionals and senior citizens who have lived here all their life.