Jan 30 2009
Marble Springs
Marble Springs is the name that Governor John Sevier gave to his 355 acres homestead at the foot of the Bay Mountains south of Knoxville. He named the property Marble Springs because of the abundance of marble scattered over the property and the numerous springs that flowed through the property. Sevier built a cluster of structures mostly from pine and oak. Though only the main cabin has survived the trials of time, the other original buildings have been restored to period detail.
The Tennessee legislature purchased 35 acres where the original settlement was. To oversee the restoration and reconstruction of the property, the legislature created the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association. Marble Springs is a popular place for educational outreach on the history and culture of the region. The general area is also a popular spot for families to picnic and enjoy nature.
India On Wheels - Spring is a wonderful time here. You can see herds of deer in the fields around the mountains in the spring. They get very close to those people enjoying the area as well.