Black Writers & Artists Walking Tour in Knoxville
Follow Knoxville’s Black creative legacy through the streets that inspired it
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Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
Walking tour, Black history
Highlights
Explore the Knoxville streets that inspired Black artists, musicians, and writers, and discover the creative figures connected to them.
- Trace the local legacy of artists, musicians, and writers
- Discover the story of Howard Howard Armstrong, known as Louie Bluie
- Learn about musicians Brownie and Stick McGhee
- Explore the work of Leola Manning and Beauford and Joseph Delaney
- Connect with author Nikki Giovanni’s Knoxville roots
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: QPWNHS
FAQs
Park in the State Street Garage and use the pedestrian walkway to Gay Street on the third floor. The Market Square Garage is closer, but it is smaller and may fill up or be difficult to enter and exit.
Meeting details
East Tenn History Center - 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN
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