Marble Springs State Historic Site

Marble Springs State Historic Site MSSHS is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Historical Commission Tours are given at 11am,1pm, and 3pm. Tours last about an hour.
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Adults $10
Seniors/ Military/ Children (5-17) $8
Children 4 and under are free

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John Sevier was born on September 23, 1745. He was a leader in the Watauga Association, Tennessee’s earliest settlement, and a Revolutionary War hero at the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain. Sevier went on to become Tennessee’s first governor in 1796. His property at Marble Springs in

South Knox County was a working farm and a retreat for the governor. The farm was named after the springs located on the property that flowed throughout the year, as well as the “Tennessee Rose” marble deposits that surrounded the area. Sevier likely moved to the property around 1797. Sevier served as Governor of Tennessee, from 1796-1801 and again from 1803-1809, after which he was elected to the United States Congress. Sevier continued to officially reside at Marble Springs until his death on September 24, 1815. Today, Marble Springs consists of the Sevier cabin, kitchen, a tavern, loom house, & trading post. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Marble Springs is operated by the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association (GJSMA), a non-profit group dedicated to preserving the memory of John Sevier and his way of life. Marble Springs State Historic Site is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Historical Commission

The Declaration of Independence was written during a war. What does that change about how we understand it? Join us on O...
08/29/2026

The Declaration of Independence was written during a war. What does that change about how we understand it? Join us on October 3rd at 12pm for a lecture and book signing with Dr. Christopher Magra, author of America’s First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence, published by the University of Tennessee Press.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the book reframes the Declaration as a deliberate military instrument, examining how it legitimized the American rebellion, rallied domestic support, and helped secure crucial foreign assistance during the war.

Additionally, join us before the lecture as the Stephen Holston Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution lead a liberty tree planting and dedication ceremony on site, beginning at 11am.

It will be a day full of Revolutionary history and fresh perspectives on understanding the founding of our country!

Slow down and stitch awhile with Isabel Wells! Join us on September 12th from 10:30am–12pm for the next FREE program in ...
08/27/2026

Slow down and stitch awhile with Isabel Wells!

Join us on September 12th from 10:30am–12pm for the next FREE program in our Crafting America series. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the foundational stitches of embroidery while experimenting with different textures and patterns to create their own sampler hoop and have a peaceful morning by the spring house! No previous embroidery experience is necessary! By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a handmade piece to take home, along with the skills to continue exploring this timeless craft.

(Suggested age is 12+). Please bring a blanket or lawn chair, as the workshop will be at our spring house instead of the pavilion. We're trying to spark creativity by having the workshop surrounded by the natural beauty of Marble Springs! There will be chairs available for those who cannot sit on a blanket. All other materials are provided, and in case of rain, the workshop will move to the pavilion.

Crafting America is a workshop series that focuses on practicing traditional skills in a modern way, keeping the art of cooking, lettering, and other folk arts alive! Be sure to subscribe to our emails to learn about our events before they go live!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/embroidery-workshop-a-crafting-america-program

Happy National Dog Day! Visitors of all leg count are welcome at Marble Springs, we just ask that they don't enter the h...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Visitors of all leg count are welcome at Marble Springs, we just ask that they don't enter the historic structures. Bring your furry friends on your next visit, and preferably by the office for our staff to pet!🐕

Thank you to everyone who came out Friday night for our State of Franklin Lecture, it was a sweet time!🍦Special thanks t...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out Friday night for our State of Franklin Lecture, it was a sweet time!🍦Special thanks to Dr. Jim Piecuch for his knowledge, and to Tennessee 250 for making this series possible.

Watch our fellow Historic House Museums of Knoxville pages for more events in this lecture series!

Our beautiful creations from the pinch-pot workshop are fired and ready for their owners to pickup at the site! If you m...
08/22/2026

Our beautiful creations from the pinch-pot workshop are fired and ready for their owners to pickup at the site! If you missed out on this one, keep an eye out on our email list and social media for more upcoming workshops!

We’re a less than a month away from Sevier Day!! Swing by on September 19th from 11am-4pm to enjoy a day of 18th-century...
08/21/2026

We’re a less than a month away from Sevier Day!! Swing by on September 19th from 11am-4pm to enjoy a day of 18th-century living history, music, crafts, and demonstrations. Admission is free, so mark your calendars and plan to join us for a day of frontier fun!

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

Have you seen this state?Remember to stop by Marble Springs THIS FRIDAY, August 21st at 6:30pm for a fun night of free F...
08/19/2026

Have you seen this state?

Remember to stop by Marble Springs THIS FRIDAY, August 21st at 6:30pm for a fun night of free Frozen Custard and a lecture by Dr. Jim Piecuch on the Lost State of Franklin!

It will be the first of many lectures with the Historic House Museums of Knoxville commemorating America's 250th anniversary, so be on the lookout for more upcoming free lectures!

This project was supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The Lost State of Franklin with Jim Piecuch

It’s a beautiful day here on Gay St. Come visit us at the East TN History Fair!!
08/15/2026

It’s a beautiful day here on Gay St. Come visit us at the East TN History Fair!!

We're one week away from a delightful evening of free Frozen Custard and the fascinating story of the State of Franklin!...
08/14/2026

We're one week away from a delightful evening of free Frozen Custard and the fascinating story of the State of Franklin! Swing by Marble Springs on August 21st @6:30pm.

Before settling in for our lecture, enjoy free Andy’s Frozen Custard while supplies last! Then, Dr. Jim Piecuch will take us back to the years following the American Revolution to explore the people who dreamed of creating America's 14th state right here in East Tennessee! The event will be held under our pavilion, rain or shine!

This is the first lecture in the Historic House Museums of Knoxville's America 250 Lecture Series, so be on the look out for more! This project was supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Will we see you there?🍦 The Lost State of Franklin with Jim Piecuch

New GIVEAWAY Time! Our workshop filled up quickly, but for those that weren't able to snag a spot, here's your opportuni...
08/05/2026

New GIVEAWAY Time!

Our workshop filled up quickly, but for those that weren't able to snag a spot, here's your opportunity to score some tickets! We're giving away 3 tickets to our Fire Cider Workshop with Melonie Sherman on Saturday, August 29th at 11:00 AM!

We'll be choosing 3 winners, with each winner receiving one ticket to join us for this fun, beginner-friendly herbal workshop. The workshop includes all of the ingredients, materials, and instruction you'll need to craft a jar, and tips on incorporating herbal remedies into your daily life.

To enter, just like and share this post. We'll randomly select 3 winners on Saturday, August 8th, who will be contacted by this account.

Good luck, and we hope to see you at Marble Springs soon! Follow us on all social media and sign up for our email list on our website to be notified of fun events before they go live.

Address

1220 W Governor John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, TN
37920

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18655735508

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