Horses & Mules: Riders, Stables, Hack Cabs, and Mounted Patrols in Knoxville History
Like any town in America, before the introduction of the automobile, Knoxvillians rode around on horseback. From its earliest days as a territorial capital right up to the present day, Knoxville has its own stories of special horses and riders such as John Sevier and Uncle Dick Payne, that add a little color to the city’s history throughout the decades. We also take a brief look a few of the city’s notable stables.
Recently, after a break of almost 70 years, the City of Knoxville brought back its Mounted Patrol Unit, now seen frequently throughout downtown and they have already become a…
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