Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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About the Activity
Experience Knoxville in a new way on a self-guided audio tour that looks at the city’s deep and dynamic heritage in the development of American country music. Discover new stories about the talented musicians and songwriters who were born here or used the city as a springboard to fame, in Nashville and beyond. Some just came to play, while others left their mark in memorable ways. We’ll meet the truly famous, like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley, but also the more obscure performers and songwriters such as Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith. Along the way, you'll hear interesting facts and tales from Knoxville’s history and culture along the way, too. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident curious about local history, which often connects to national history, this tour is the perfect primer to Knoxville’s Country Music roots. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with our Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Access to our App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
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Locations in the itinerary
The Mill and Mine(Pass By)
227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, United States, 37917-7521The tour briefly stops outside Mill and Mine. You'll learn about some of the building's history and hear about the famous musicians that have played there. View LocationYou'll stop briefly in front of the Melting Pot restaurant. You'll hear a bit about what the venue past as a nightclub. View Location
On this tour, you'll walk past Lonesome Dove and hear about the venue's past as a jazz club. View Location
You'll pass by Boyd's Jig and Reel restaurant and club. While you walk, you'll hear about its history and its connection to "Stick" McGhee.View Location
Visit Knoxville Visitors Center(Pass By)
301 S Gay St, Knoxville, United States, 37902-1102You'll walk past the Knoxville Visitors Center and learn about how the main public room doubles as a radio studio for public radio station WDVX.View LocationMarket Square(Pass By)
Knoxville, United States, 37902You'll briefly stop outside of Market Square. There you'll hear about the square's history, its connection to live music and specific musicians. View LocationTennessee Theatre(Pass By)
604 S Gay St, Knoxville, United States, 37902-1603You'll walk past the Tennessee Theatre and learn about its history. The theater has hosted some of country music's greats, from Steve Earle to Merle Haggard to the Everly Brothers. View LocationBijou Theater(Pass By)
803 S Gay St, , Knoxville, United States, 37902-1711You'll stop outside of Bijou Theatre to hear about its history. It is Tennessee's oldest secular auditorium and has hosted a wide variety of entertainers. View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The tour starts outside the former WIVK Radio Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.View Location
End point
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The tour ends outside the Knox County Courthouse.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelVOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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