HEARTHSCARES

THE WALKING TOUR OF GHOSTLY KNOXVILLE

October 22nd through 26th and the 29th and 30th

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, the hanging death of Abner Baker, and the story of a ghostly swing set. 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 22nd through 26th and the 29th and 30th. Tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort. Admission for Adults 13 and over will be $8.00 and $6.00 for children ages 5 – 12. 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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