Southern Terminal

The Southern Terminal was designated as a National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Just in the past few years it has turned into an event venue, regularly hosting weddings and parties. The building was designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn and built in 1903. I chose this place because it so easily catches my eye every time I passed but knew very little about its history and significance. The terminal was built on what used to be an uninhabited marsh because it on of few flat places in Knoxville. This place holds such significance because it used to be such a big deal in Knoxville. At their peak during WWII the terminal was bringing in 27 passenger trains a day. Its decline can be largely attributed to the growth of automobile and airplane travel. In the 1960s many of Southern Terminal's lines were eliminated and on August 12, 1970 the last scheduled train left the station. I would definitely revisit the terminal and likely will soon since so many weddings are there. I'd highly recommend visiting, so go!