I originally looked at this place because my friend and I are also looking for wedding venue options for her and this was in the search results. Even though we didn't really like what it had to offer as far as her wedding is concerned, looking into the history of it was really cool and the tour that we took of the property was a really fun experience.
This place is located right off of Gov. John Sevier Highway, which is a coincidence, because that's who owned this plot of land! The first official governor of the State of Tennessee lived on this 350 acre farm back in 1815! (1801-1815, if you want to be exact). This location was the last home the Governor ever had, as he died shortly after on September 24, 1815. He named the home Marble Springs because of the Tennessee Rose Marble that was quarried on site and the natural springs that flowed on the property. (Fun fact, the Springs are still onsite, they're just a little less flowy as you can imagine.)
I really liked this place and how they have turned it into a little mock town if you will. They use it primarily to for children's tours and educational purposes which is really neat! I would visit again, but probably only with Avery. Definitely no place for a wedding but still a cool thing that Knoxville gets to claim
Scruffy Little City serves as an avenue for LKS Seniors to share their Knoxville experiences with fellow classmates. Please note: all blog posts are due Sundays at 5:00PM each week.
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