Cradle of Country Music Park
204 S. Gay St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Downtown
Directions: From I-40, take exit 388A onto TN-158 West/James White Parkway; in .4 miles take exit for W Summit Hill Drive; in .2 miles turn right onto Gay Street.
This nearly half acre triangle shaped park sits at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and Gay Street and has been the location of temporary art from the Dogwood Art's Arts in Public Places program.
HISTORY OF THE PARK
In 1986 the Cradle of Country Music Park was developed to recognize Knoxville's role in the promotion of Country music and is included on the East Tennessee Historical Society's self-guided walking tour. The Knoxville News Sentinel donated the original 18-foot sculpture of a musical treble clef to commemorate the newspaper's 100th anniversary. In 2009 the treble clef sculpture, made of fiberglass and metal, was deteriorated beyond repair and removed.
PARK RULES & REGULATIONS
1.) For the protection of our park and the safety of its users, the following are prohibited:
- No alcoholic beverages
- No open fires
- No hitting golf balls anywhere in the park
- No motorized vehicles in park
- No equestrian activity
2.) Per city ordinance, all animals must be maintained on a leash.
3.) Please be respectful of other trail users
4.) Please help to keep our parks beautiful by disposing trash in proper receptacles.
5.) Hours - Open dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted.