Marble

Going to see Candoro Marble Works was a wonderful experience. The day was sunny, breezy, and serene. The broken glass on the adjacent windows captured the essence of abandonment filled with a rich history.

During the 20th century, Knoxville became the quarry center of the region. Candoro Marble Company began to operate in Knoxville in the early  1920s and was the largest producer of the Tennessee Pink Marble, denoted for its pretty pink color. The famous Tennessee Pink Marble is not marble at all but limestone. At the time, there were six quarries in the area, and the Candoro Marble Company expanded to include a showroom and offices, as well as areas designated for polishing and processing the marble from the surrounding six quarries. 

Each year, the South Knoxville Arts and Festival, known as Vestival, is held to raise funds for the preservation of the historic Candoro Marble Works and events that are held there throughout the year.