Get to Know District 3!
Take a tour of Knox County Highway District 3. This tour will introduce you to some hidden gems in your neighborhood!
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Fort Dickerson
This park showcases a piece of our Knox County history. Not only can you explore the remains of the fort, there’s also a quarry and couple of walking trails. In the winter, there’s a great view of downtown Knoxville.
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Ijams Nature Center
The Ijams Nature Center has a lot to offer. They have plenty of hiking trails, a quarry for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, a ropes course, and even some animals. Visit the website to learn more!
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Bower Field
This County park boasts several baseball fields, a playground and walking track. If it’s a nice evening, there is sure to be someone playing ball at this park.
4
Marble Springs
This is the final home of John Sevier, Tennessee’s First Governor. This historic site has several buildings to explore, and tours are given a couple times each day the site is open. Visit the website to learn more!
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French Memorial Park
This County park has a playground, library and a walking track. The Howard Pinkston Greenway connects the Library to Bonny Kate Elementary.
If you want to do your own tour, addresses for all locations are listed below!
- Fort Dickerson - 3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SW, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Ijams Nature Center - 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Bower Field - 8744 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Marble Springs - 1220 W Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
- French Memorial Park - 7752 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920