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

Missed out on a field trip during the school year? Looking for an educational summer adventure for your homeschool stude...
06/20/2026

Missed out on a field trip during the school year? Looking for an educational summer adventure for your homeschool student? Join us for Summer Field Trip Day on July 18th at Marble Springs State Historic Site!

Students and families will step back in time through hands-on activities, interactive games, and historic demonstrations. Learn about frontier life in Tennessee, participate in a colonial militia drill, explore the historic Cabins, discover the art of spinning and weaving, and much more.

12-2PM | $8 per student and chaperone. Purchase your spot here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-field-day

All are welcome! We can't wait to see you. Summer Field Day

Last Saturday, we were honored to participate in the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center's day of recognizing GSMNP Ve...
06/17/2026

Last Saturday, we were honored to participate in the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center's day of recognizing GSMNP Veterans. We talked about John Sevier's 1889 reinterment in downtown Knoxville, and the public ceremony that brought Tennessee's first governor home 74 years after his death.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with visitors, and to be a part of how East Tennessee communities commemorate the people that shaped our state.

Thank you to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center for hosting this meaningful event!

What a fun afternoon we had yesterday!Thank you to Stephanie from SoKno Sourdough for leading an amazing sourdough works...
06/07/2026

What a fun afternoon we had yesterday!

Thank you to Stephanie from SoKno Sourdough for leading an amazing sourdough workshop at Marble Springs. Participants learned all about sourdough starters, feeding schedules, discard, and the basics of making their own loaves at home.

We had a full house with lots of excitement from both first-time bakers and sourdough enthusiasts alike. It's always rewarding to see traditional skills being shared and kept alive in our community.

Keep an eye out for more Crafting America Workshops in the next couple of months!

We had a wonderful weekend hosting our Statehood Days 230th and 250th! Thank you to all of our partners and volunteers f...
06/05/2026

We had a wonderful weekend hosting our Statehood Days 230th and 250th! Thank you to all of our partners and volunteers for making this event something to remember. We hope you had a great time visiting our partners and celebrating what makes Tennessee special. Come see us again sometime soon!

Ever wanted to go on a Sourdough journey? Join us this Saturday at 11:30am for a free workshop in collaboration with SoK...
06/03/2026

Ever wanted to go on a Sourdough journey? Join us this Saturday at 11:30am for a free workshop in collaboration with SoKno Sourdough. As part of our Crafting America series, participants can learn this traditional skill in a beginner friendly, modern way. Guests will also receive their own jar of starter, flour, and a loaf recipe to take home.

Space is limited! Keep an eye out for open spots and RSVP Here: https://signup.com/go/nKbdeZv

We had so much fun this weekend with our Statehood Day to celebrate 230 years of Tennessee!Thank you to all our partners...
05/30/2026

We had so much fun this weekend with our Statehood Day to celebrate 230 years of Tennessee!Thank you to all our partners, volunteers, and of course visitors who made such a memorable event! We don't think we can handle any more fun, and need a break to prepare to more field trips and summer activities! We will be closed tomorrow, Sunday May 31, to get back in the swing of things. We will open for regular business hours back on Wednesday!

Hope to see y'all real soon!

We’ve still got so many fun things happening for Statehood Day, rain or shine! Swing by today until 4pm for live demonst...
05/30/2026

We’ve still got so many fun things happening for Statehood Day, rain or shine! Swing by today until 4pm for live demonstrations, dancing, talks, and all things Tennessee!

Rain rain go away for Statehood Day! We are still holding our annual Statehood Days 230th & 250th today with rain lookin...
05/30/2026

Rain rain go away for Statehood Day! We are still holding our annual Statehood Days 230th & 250th today with rain looking to break during the event. All of our partners will be here hosting activities and facilitating demonstrations! Be sure to wear your rain boots and jump on over to Marble Springs 🌦️

05/29/2026

Our Statehood Day weekend celebration is gearing up! Be sure to come visit this wonderful FREE event today from 12-5pm to win sweet treats, enter for prizes, and learn about what makes our home state so special!

Come back tomorrow for another full day of Statehood celebration from 10-4pm!

Come check us out this weekend!
05/28/2026

Come check us out this weekend!

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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