The Glorious Fourth of July
Since its earliest days, Knoxville has considered the Fourth of July to be a cause for much celebration. The first event occurred in 1793, just two years after the city was founded, at the Knoxville Blockhouse (where the Knox County Courthouse stands today) when a parade of soldiers kicked off proceedings with a “federal salute” before a banquet ensued with prominent guests toasting a lengthy list of honorees. The day was topped with evening’s fireworks display.
In this episode, we’ll include a quick look at other notable Fourth of July downtown events across the decades, before and after the…
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