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Day Two
Home » Tennessee » Knoxville: A Five Day Itinerary » Day TwoStart day two at the James White Fort located in downtown Knoxville. James White was the founder of Knoxville and his home from 1782 is still standing. Tour this historic fort and get a glimpse into the daily lives of early settlers through a hands-on approach. The fort consists of seven log houses, a guest house, smoke house, blacksmith shop, loom room, and museum. See the period furniture, tools, and memorabilia from this historic period.
After touring the fort, go across the street to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Just look for the basketball at one end of the building. You can’t miss it because it weighs 10 tons and is 30 feet tall and on the other end is a basketball made from bricks that is embedded into the ground. Spend time looking through all types of memorabilia such as rule books, balls, trophies, uniforms, and lockers that depict the history of women’s basketball. Watch videos of past players describing what women’s basketball used to be like. Downstairs you can even shoot some hoops and measure your vertical leap. Free trolley rides are available from the World’s Fair Park and the University of Tennessee. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is closed on Mondays. Admission is $7.95 for adults, $5.95 for seniors and children ages 6 to 15. Children under the age of five are free.
Spend the afternoon going through the historic districts of Market Square and Old City. They are both located downtown and offer shopping, restaurants, and plenty of nightspots. You may want to stop in at Tomato Head in Market Square for lunch or dinner. This is a favorite of the locals where you can enjoy specialty pizzas, calzones, pitas, sandwiches, and massive salads.
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