Knoxville sits nestled in the extraordinary natural beauty of the Tennessee River Valley.
However, it was the people of this genuinely American city whose divided loyalties forced families, schools,.
Armies, battles, famous generals, partisans, and thousands of troops from every state North and South made their mark on the region, leaving a rich military history.
For four long years, from 1861 to 1865, this idyllic setting was racked by some of the harshest experiences of the entire Civil War.
Knoxville sits nestled in the extraordinary natural beauty of the Tennessee River Valley