Old Gray Cemetery, 13 acres of beauty and history, is over 150 years old. Although the land was purchased in 1850 the cemetery was not dedicated until 1852 when the first 40 lots were sold at public auction. Today Old Gray clearly depicts Knoxville's history as well as the Victorian era and provides an important example of cemetery planning and design during the rural-cemetery or garden movement. Old Gray Cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll or drive through the winding avenues of Old Gray and see the excellent examples of Victorian art and architecture. All classes of people are represented at Old Gray. Some rest in unmarked graves while others have massive monuments and mausoleums to honor their lives. Many of the huge oaks and hackberries, part of a wide variety of trees and vegetation at Old Gray, are living witnesses to the history of Knoxville since before the Civil War. At that time Old Gray was an open pasture. Thanks to the vision of those who lived then we can now enjoy the park-like beauty that these trees have created. We invite you to bring friends and family to enjoy this beautiful spot located off a busy street near downtown Knoxville. If you have an ancestor buried at Old Gray and need help locating the grave please check the index notebook in the map-hut located near the entrance. If you need further assistance please call our office at 522-1424. We are currently updating our records to the computer and we would love to try and help you in your search. Please go to our history section for more detailed and interesting information on Old Gray Cemetery. Hosted by Your Link to East Tennessee Old Gray Cemetery would like to thank DiscoverET for making this web site possible