Preserving & Perpetuating the Legacy of John Sevier, Tennessee's 1st Governor
Tours are given at the top of every hour. The last tour begins at 4pm (3pm during winter hours). Tours last about an hour.
Adults $5
Seniors/ Military/ Children (5-17) $4
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.
