HEARTHSCARES

THE WALKING TOUR OF GHOSTLY KNOXVILLE

October 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a quarter hour each will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Included are the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, Knoxville's first mass murderer, John Roberts and the Spirits of the Bijou Theatre. This years tour will cover the old part of downtown Knoxville and will be about one mile in length. All tours began and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort. Tours are given on October 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th.  Tours will depart 7:30 p.m. each evening.  The tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort. Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $8.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6 – 15. Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at 525–6514.

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