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Knoxville Country Music Heritage Audio Tour
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- Knoxville
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore Knoxville’s country music roots with a self-guided audio tour featuring famous performers, local songwriters, and city history.
About this tour
Follow Knoxville’s country music story from a former radio station to the artists and songwriters who helped shape the genre. This self-guided audio tour connects local history with the wider development of American country music.
Begin outside the former WIVK Radio Station, then explore at your own pace as the audio introduces performers who were born in Knoxville or used the city as a springboard to fame. Hear about celebrated names such as Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley, alongside lesser-known musicians and songwriters including Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith. Along the way, stories about Knoxville’s history and culture add context to the city’s musical legacy.
Use the app’s offline audio, maps, and geodata as you walk, or listen from home with Continuous Play. You can start, pause, or restart whenever you like, making this Knoxville country music heritage tour an easy way to explore on your schedule. Download the app and set out to discover the stories behind Knoxville’s place in country music.
Highlights
- Trace Knoxville’s role in the development of American country music
- Hear stories about Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley
- Discover lesser-known musicians and songwriters, including Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith
- Explore at your own pace or listen from home with Continuous Play
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to the tour in English
- Access to the app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transportation
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3.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Install the mobile app and enter the code from your confirmation ticket before arrival
- Start outside the former WIVK Radio Station
- Self-guided tour can be started, paused, or restarted at any time
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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- GetYourGuide
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